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If you enjoy a good book, you might be surprised to know that literature lovers play an important role in our health service. 📖

Manager of TPCH Library Services Jana oversees thousands of physical and digital resources that support our medical team to make decisions every day.

"I had no idea that medical libraries even existed but it’s a great opportunity to have an impact on patient and research outcomes," said Jana.

"We have a lot of wonderful connections with the clinical staff. Most of our job is finding evidence to support patient care decisions, looking at research and also training and education."

"We also maintain spaces like the library for people to escape the hustle and bustle of the hospital, we have a real focus on wellbeing."

#ShoutoutSaturday to all of our Librarians across Metro North! 👏📚 ...

Memory changes can be difficult and emotional, impacting not only the individual but also the people closest to them. Our TPCH Memory Clinic is here to help, supporting those experiencing changes in memory. 🧠

Specialists in Geriatric Medicine Dr Benignus and Dr Sarah are part of the team tackling growing dementia rates across Australia, with early assessment of memory issues playing an important role.

“Memory issues can present in simple ways like forgetting to attend appointments or pay bills, getting lost, changes with language, difficulty finding words, or repeating things,” Dr Benignus said.

“Memory issues are not always due to dementia and might be the result of other factors such as mental health, mood, sleep and medications—all of which can affect the brain’s function.

“That’s why early assessment is critical, as it allows people and their families to understand what is happening and plan ahead accordingly, especially if there is a clear diagnosis of early onset dementia." ...