For obese teens, weight problems persist into young adulthood Press release; September 7, 2010 By Amy Sutton The older teens get, the more likely they are to pack on pounds, and obesity rates climb sharply between adolescence and young adulthood, finds a new study from Australia. “Being obese as an adolescent is bad news. If … Continued
The Centre for Adolescent Health has a longstanding relationship with the World Health Organisation including the Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development in Geneva, Switzerland as well as with the various WHO regional offices. Dr Mick Creati, paediatrician, Centre for Adolescent Health, spent his sabbatical leave in 2008/09 as a consultant to the … Continued
Violence and social relational aggression are global problems that become prominent in early adolescence
Professor Susan Sawyer from the Centre Adolescent Health, RCH was invited to be part of a lunch held a few times a year at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. They have run a Guest Chef Program at Peter MacCallum for the past 10 years where a Guest Chef hosts a lunch for a small group … Continued
A new program was launched by Diabetes Australia on 26th July 2010
Sexual Assault and Young People: Current Issues and Debates www.rch.org.au/cah/forum Thursday 5th August 2010, 9.30 am – 1.30pm Ella Latham Theatre, Royal Children’s Hospital Sexual violence and young people is an issue that consistently receives much attention in the media and is a source of concern in the broader community. This half-day forum will provide a … Continued
Wondering about post graduate learning in 2011? The Centre Adolescent Health will be holding its annual information night on Thursday 26th August 2010 In the Ella Latham Theatre at the RCH, 5.30 – 7.30pm. Come along and listen to course lecturers and others discuss the various courses specialising in adolescence at the University of Melbourne as well … Continued
The Centre for Adolescent Health’s Dr Cathy Crock, will be studying patient and family centred care on her upcoming Churchill Fellowship trip to the USA & UK. Patient and family centred care is an approach to healthcare based on respect and dignity, open information sharing, collaboration and participation at every level between health professionals and patients … Continued
Youth at the Kids (Y@K) is the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Youth Advisory Council. Y@K is a group of young people aged between 11 and 25 who aim to make the RCH a better place. Y@K provides a voice for children and young people receiving health care at the RCH. Y@K provides a voice for … Continued
By Dr Joanne Williams PhD Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Adolescent Health. The Centre for Adolescent Health was commissioned to utilize data collected in the Healthy Neighbourhoods Project (HN) to write a report for the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) looking at alcohol and youth violence. The HN study was originally funded … Continued
