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You can develop the next generation of nursing leaders.
Many dedicated and hardworking nurses would like to further their education and advance their skills.
But the average cost of a 12-month part-time postgraduate nursing program is $11,290. This is beyond what most nurses can afford.
Your special gift of $5,000 or more will establish a Nursing Scholarship at Eastern Health.
The scholarship will help a nurse to complete further education. Your investment will also ensure the best possible care for all patients, now and into the future.
At your discretion, your Nursing Scholarship may be awarded to a nurse working in a specific area of health (ie cancer, intensive care, cardiology, etc) or nominated Eastern Health hospital.
To find out how to establish a Nursing Scholarship, please contact Eastern Health Foundation on 03 9895 4608 or make a donation online.
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The Foundation office will be closed from 4.30pm on Friday 21 December 2018 and will reopen at 9.00am on Monday 7 January 2019.
Any donations made during this time will be processed from 9 January onwards. Receipts will be posted as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your kind support of Eastern Health in 2018. We wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy festive season.
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Eastern Health Foundation
Box Hill Hospital
Building B, Ground Floor
8 Arnold St, Box Hill
Victoria 3128
Australia
Telephone: 03 9895 4608
Email: Fundraising@easternhealth.org.au
Instagram: @easternhealthfoundation
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Personal experience with cancer motivates four young mums to make a difference.
"We have each had family and friends touched by cancer, so we know how hard it can be," explain Shades of Pink founders Kat, Sarah, Mary-Anne and Sarah.
The group of friends, who founded 'Shades of Pink' to help women affected by breast cancer, host annual luncheons and events.
All proceeds support the Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre, part of Maroondah Hospital.
"Our events are an opportunity for women to get together and share their stories. It’s very powerful," they explain.
This year, the group vowed to rally the community in support of new 3D mammogram equipment.
"Our second luncheon, hosted by Bramleigh Estate, raised an amazing $117,000 to help women being screened and treated for breast cancer.
"In the end, breast cancer could affect any one of our Shades of Pink guests or their loved ones," they share. "It’s a powerful motivator to make a difference."
Eastern Health Foundation and Shades of Pink would like to thank the following companies for their most generous support:
-Antarctica Flights
-Bramleigh Estate
-Buildcept
-Coopersmith Group
-Eastland
-John Alan Betta Home Living
-O'Brien Real Estate
-Ringwood Mazda
-Silversea
-The Stile List
-TTFN
Find out more at shadesofpink.com.au
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Community kindness profoundly touched Bonnie, a young mum battling breast cancer. Thank you for your generosity.
Life is looking brighter for Bonnie because of donors like you
Two years ago, when I was 41 years old, I found a suspicious lump in my breast.
When the test results came back, my worst fears were confirmed. I’ll never forget being told I had cancer.
I went to pieces.
I was so scared.
Shane and I had to tell our three young kids that night. It was such a hard conversation, but they were so strong and brave.
During chemotherapy and radiation, I kept working. I was exhausted, but the bills didn’t stop for cancer – nothing does.
Since then, I have shared my story publically to raise awareness. I encourage women to self-check and have free breast screen tests from the age of 40.
Early detection can save lives.
Just like you, I want to help other people going through cancer. I won’t let my battle be for nothing.
Life is finally starting to return to normal for me – but I’ll always worry about my cancer coming back.
Thanks to donors like you, I will have access to the best cancer technology
I was deeply moved to learn that kind-hearted donors were doing their part to raise $360,000 for new breast cancer equipment.
I’m so grateful for your support. If I need more breast cancer tests in the future, I can access the latest 3D technology. Thank you!
This encouraged me to donate an additional $4,000 for the 3D equipment from my very own fundraiser.
Like you, I want the latest cancer detection technology available for all women.3D tests can mean the difference between an early or late diagnosis.
Making a donation is my way of saying ‘thanks a million’ to my doctors and nurses who were my rock during treatment. It’s people like you who keep me going. Thank you!
You can read more about Bonnie's story in the Winter edition of 'Because of you'.
It's not too late to make a donation today
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Join us for a sensational night out to support local children and young people who have a parent with a mental illness.
Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar Giving Circle.
100% of the ticket price will support children who have a parent with a mental illness.
Date: Friday 31 August 2018
Time: 7:30pm
Location : Bramleigh Estate, 420 Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte South, VIC 3113
Dress code: Cocktail with a mask
Guests will enjoy:
- Four Pillars gin bar on arrival
- Gourmet canapes
- Kitchen & Butcher charcuterie and cheese grazing table
- Premium De Bortoli wine, Colonial Brewing Co beer and cider
- Live music performed by the sensational Soul Chic
- Incredible silent auction items
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Do you know what to look for or how often a woman should be checking her breasts for signs of breast cancer?
Download our free 'Be breast cancer aware' help sheet.
If you find a breast change that is unusual for you, we recommend that you see a doctor without delay.
Help save lives from breast cancer and keep families together
Our new Breast and Cancer Centre opened in April 2018. You and your loved ones now have access to state-of-the-art facilities for breast cancer screening and treatment.
In order to complete the project, we urgently need your help to fit out the Centre with the latest 3D mammography technology.
Your gift will help more women access the latest cancer detection technology
Your gift will help to upgrade two existing mammogram machines with the latest 3D technology and purchase a brand new machine to ensure we meet increasing demand.
The upgraded machines will give more women the opportunity to receive 3D screening. It will also enable further research that could pave the way for all women in the country being screened in 3D.
The brand new machine will be available to women showing breast cancer symptoms. It will have a lower radiation dose than the current equipment, be more comfortable for patients and have the ability to take tissue samples.
All three of these machines will be located at our brand new Breast and Cancer Centre at Maroondah Hospital.
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Are smart watches that track heart rates accurate for people who have heart problems?
'Smart technology' is part of daily life. We have smart phones, smart cars and smart refrigerators.
Some of us even use smart watches to track our daily health and fitness activity.
But are smart watches accurate?
Dr Andrew Teh, Jinthin Sajeev and Louise Roberts decided to find out.
As Dr Teh says, “I’m a cardiologist with an interest in electrophysiology. Our research is looking into smart technologies and their potential role in cardiovascular health”.
Advances in research and technology have meant patients have a greater chance of survival. As Louise explains, “in the 1960s, the survival rate was 60%. People never fully recovered as we didn’t know what drugs to give them. Today, the survival rate is 96% because of research and advancements in healthcare”.
The team understand that smart technology is progressing faster than the healthcare system. They often consult with cardiac patients who are tracking their own heart rates at home using smart watches.
"Patients wonder whether the data they are colleting from their smart watch is reliable," explains Dr Teh. "As the watches and other devices have been designed for fitness, this left doctors unable to determine if the data was reliable".
The team is focussing on whether smart devices are accurate, by comparing the results from Apple and Fitbit watches to a medical-grade telemetry unit that records an accurate heart rate.
"Smart devices may help medical teams in the future to understand what happens to a patient once they leave hospital and resume their lives," says Dr Teh.
Find out more about Research Grants that benefit patients at Eastern Health.
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The Knox Club is supporting the purchase of a new 3D mammography machine for the recently opened Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre at Maroondah Hospital.
"A number of Knox Club members have been diagnosed with cancer and are patients at Maroondah Hospital," explains Andrew Jensen, Treasurer, Knox Club.
"We are proud that the fundraising from our annual Charity Golf Day is directly benefitting their treatment as well as helping other women.
"We value supporting the wider community," says Andrew.
"In fact, a number of our members have utilized the scalp cooling service at Maroondah Hopsital that we supported in 2017," he says.
"Our golf day is a very emotional day for everyone. At the end of the day, we ask anyone who’s had cancer to join us on stage,’ Andrew explains.
"It’s great to see everyone sharing that emotion, knowing our fundraising is staying local," says Andrew.
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Congratulations to Bronwyn Buckland who recently crossed the finish line on her epic fundraising walk!
Bronwyn walked every day for two weeks, leaving Adelaide on 14 April 2018 and arriving at Box Hill Hospital on 27 April 2018.
Bronwyn has been raising money for cancer patients at Box Hill Hospital to say thank you for all the care her loved one received when they were diagnosed with Leukaemia.
All proceeds from Bronwyn’s campaign will be used facilitate wellbeing programs for cancer patients and their families at Box Hill Hospital.
Learn more about Bronwyn's challenge on Facebook.
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Purchase your 2018 Entertainment Book and support Box Hill Hospital.
The Entertainment™ Book, and the Entertainment™ Digital Membership are your guide to enjoying thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from the best restaurants, hotels, activities, travel and more.
You can purchase your book or digital membership online or at Box Hill Hospital Kiosk (Building B).
The Membership entitles buyers to exclusive offers that are virtually restriction-free, and is valid through to 1 June 2019!
Preview the Melbourne 2018/2019 Entertainment book.
For further information, contact Sandy on 03 9895 3248.
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