A statement from The Royal Children’s Hospital
The RCH is Victoria’s dedicated paediatric pandemic hospital and our team – like all Victorian hospitals – have prepared ourselves to respond to increased case numbers and outbreaks.
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He’s been wearing a mask for 30 years. This is what he wants you to know
How do you express a smile when half of your face is hidden? It’s a question confronting many Melburnians living in an unfamiliar new masked reality, where the go-to gesture for putting one another at ease suddenly feels so obstructed.
Former RCH patients caring for the next generation of children with diabetes
National Diabetes Week runs from July 12 – 18, and this year, the focus is on raising awareness and supporting the emotional and mental health needs of people living with diabetes.
A statement from The Royal Children’s Hospital
Wednesday July 15, 2020
Get to know the team protecting you against flu: Meet Annie
Our Immunisation Centre team has done a great job over the past couple of months vaccinating staff, patients and families in a bid to keep our hospital flu free, but how much do we actually know about the team working tirelessly behind the scenes? This week we get to know Annie.
A brave boy and a medical miracle
Seven-year-old Sam Gellie has undergone a national-first surgery at the RCH.
Spike in burns cases prompts push for prevention
Coronavirus could be having an impact on the number of children treated for burns, with a spike in numbers prompting calls for increased awareness around young kids’ exposure to hot liquids.
Fairy magic on Day Medical Unit
We all know that winter can be a cold and gloomy time, but the staff in our Day Medical Unit aren’t letting the cold months get them or their patients down!
Food allergy emergency presentations double in 10 years
Victorian children requiring emergency care for symptoms of food allergy almost doubled in 10 years from 2005 to 2015, a study by The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has shown.
Congratulations to the RCH Transition Support Service!
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Transition Support Service has been recognised nationally as setting the benchmark for excellence in healthcare, receiving the inaugural Exemplar Award from the Australian Commission of Safety and Quality Healthcare.