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Healthy Focus
The latest news and information from the
Women's and Children's Health Network
April 2024 - Edition 12
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).
Hospitality Delivered
Baby Jeremiah's family can access free snacks and activities after hours, thanks to regular visits from a Hospitality Cart, provided by Ronald McDonald House. The volunteer run cart currently visits our Rose and Medical Short Stay Wards.
Empowering Birthing
Women like Lemy, are being encouraged to have a voice in how they birth, thanks to a partnership with the African Women’s Federation of SA which is educating staff, encouraging open discussions and embracing traditional birthing practices.
Peanut Allergy Success
Zeppelin's journey with allergies began when he was just 10-months old. He experienced a reaction to eggs which progressed to a peanut allergy as he got older. Thanks to his participation in a trial, his parents are now able to rest easier. If your child has a peanut allergy find out more about our current trials.
Emergency Volunteers
Our Paediatric Emergency Department is looking for Family Support Volunteers to be part of a new program where families are offered practical, social and communication support, in what can be a challenging time. Could this be you?
Bath For Burns
A new burns bath trolley has been donated to our Newland Ward bathroom for patients who need to remain in a lying position, so their burns can be cleaned. The donation is thanks to the Australian Professional Firefighters Foundation and The Friends of Women's and Children's Hospital.
Our Little Treasures
Mums Belinda and Amanda received a visit and Easter gift thanks to Life's Little Treasures. The charity provide support, friendship and information for families of premature or sick babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit.
Yellow Gate Opens
A new place of connection and support has launched for women experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence in the southern metropolitan area. Find out what support services they offer.
Baby Toys Benefit Families
Families at Helen Mayo House (HMH) - an inpatient facility for new parents experiencing significant mental health problems - have a range of new play equipment to help strengthen bonds with their babies thanks to the Women & Children's Hospital Foundation.
Embracing Hope After Loss
The Wattle Clinic helps mothers who are navigating a new pregnancy after having a late pregnancy loss. This clinic was established following an innovation grant and offers midwifery-led care and support to these mothers and their families.
Research News
Keen for updates about the latest research trials, programs, projects and innovations at WCHN? Research is the way of the future, so subscribe to our e-newsletter and find out more about our incredible research work.
Concussion in Kids: How Do I Know?
Is my child concussed?! Georgie is a Physio in our Child and Adolescent Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CABIRS) and looks after kids who have had mild to moderate brain injuries, like concussions and explains what to look for: If your child is showing any of these signs, call triple 000 or head straight to the Emergency Department. For more information, visit our CABIRS website.
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In The Media
Quad Bike Warning
A rise in the number of children being injured in quad bike incidents has prompted our Emergency clinicians to issue a timely warning for parents, ahead of the school holidays. Channel 10 covered the story.
Leap Year Baby
Baby Hugh's arrival on 29 February was unique in itself, but when we discovered Dad, Danny also was a 'leapling' it made news around the nation. Read the ABC Online story here.
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