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Healthy Focus
The latest news and information from the
Women's and Children's Health Network
December 2022 - Edition 4
Healthy Focus is a bi-monthly e-newsletter providing you with the latest happenings and health advice from across the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN).
Here Comes The Sun
Babies and young children are more vulnerable to heat related illnesses and can't tell you if they are hot. So with temperatures are rising we have put together 7 tips to keep your baby cool this Summer, as well as some tips for you too.
Sporting Hearts
Special visitors to the hospital were very limited at the start of this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but as things began to ease, we were so happy to welcome these sporting stars into our wards, bringing lots of joy to our patients (and staff!).
Charlee's Story
First-time parents Ali and Josh (pictured) welcomed their baby girl at just 23 weeks gestation. Weighing a tiny 560 grams, Charlee was so small that her parent's wedding rings fit around her arm like bangles.
Meet the stars of this year's Women's and Children's Hospital Foundation Christmas Appeal and find our more about their journey at the Women's and Children's Hospital.
Mental Health Support
It can be challenging for multicultural communities to speak about and access mental health support for their kids.
We have developed videos in 4 languages - Dari, Urdu, Amharic and Vietnamese - to help explain who CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) is and how parents and community members can access the support their child or adolescent may need.
Markets Raise $10k
The annual Arthurton Pop Up Markets were recently held with an amazing $10,000 raised for The Friends of the Women's and Children's Hospital by their Maitland/ Arthurton Auxiliary Division. More than 2000 people attended the day with money rasied through tickets, raffles and stalls.
Words Grow Minds
With up to 85% of your baby’s brain developing in their first 3 years Our Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS) has partnered with Words Grow Minds to encourage parents and babies to talk, read, play and sing together from birth.
Living With Type 1 Diabetes - James's Story
6 year old James was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2021. His mum tells how a social media post on our Facebook page helped her to realise her son might be one of the 10,000 children in Australia living with this condition.
Watch James's video (left) to learn what it's like to live with the condition and also read more about his experience by clicking below.
Christmas Donations
Thank you to everyone who has donated presents to patients at the Women's and Children's Hospital this Christmas.
Bookings close this Thursday, but you can still donate our online gift registry.
Nursing Families Together
18 year old Declan (pictured) goes to his favourite restaurant every Sunday, thanks to the amazing team at Encompass.
This service helps children with complex health needs to attend school, childcare and other community services by providing specialist training for support workers.
How To Wrap A Newborn Baby
How do you wrap a newborn? Nurse Zoe, post-natal midwife at the Women's and Children's Hospital shows you how to comfortably and safely wrap a baby, starring 2 day old baby Ciara.
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In The Media
Nina's farewell after 246 days
After 246 days at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 14 month old Nina finally got to go home to be with her Mum, Brooke, Dad, Aaron and big sister Eve.
7 News was onsite to capture the emotional goodbye.
Brain Tumour Awareness Week
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour 2 years ago – 17 year old Ella shared her story to raise awareness for International Brain Tumour Awarenss week.
ABC News also shared her story.
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