Searching for better data on young people
Dr Peter Azzopardi is embarking on a PhD to better understand the health status of young people.
News
Teens Deserve Privacy
We might not like it, but our kids’ right to confidential medical advice should take precedence over our right to know about it.
Another Successful ChIPS Camp
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program recently held its annual camp with a Disney theme.
Sunday Age picks up work CAH Eating Disorders Program
The outstanding results of The Royal Children’s Hospital Centre for Adolescent Health eating disorders program has been highlighted in the Sunday Age (22/1/12).
New PhD highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in implementing (HPV) vaccines
Explores attitudes of Australian doctors and parents toward adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.
Another PhD for CAH team member
Dr. Angela Gent recently completed her PhD thesis exploring the experiences of adolescents living with a
brother or sister with an acquired brain injury.
THe CAH has left the building!
The Centre Adolescent Health has now moved to the new RCH after 20 years at William Buckland House.
Complex issues for young people at school with chronic health conditions
Communication, confidentiality & respect key to helping young people with chronic health conditions.
Eating Disorders Program wins 2nd Award in two days!
Another award. Our Eating Disorders Team wins a 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Award.
CAH shines at 8th Australian and New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference
A large number of the CAH team spoke on a wide variety of topics at the 2011 conference in Sydney this year.