Up to the challenge – Harry thrives after surgeries
When Harry Munro started prep this year, it wasn’t the playground or the school books that excited him. It was another child who had a scar just like his.
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Can’t stop me smiling – little Maxwell keeping spirits up
Not even a day in oncology can stop Maxwell White’s cheeky personality from peeping out.
Hailey grins and bears it
Hailey Wright has five different headbands but, if you ask her, she could do with a few more. And maybe a bandana, to match her nurse bear.
Kalani beating rare condition one step at a time
Strapped to a miniature snowboard, seven-month-old Kalani Chandler is all smiles. Kalani was born with amniotic band syndrome, a rare condition that affects the limbs of a baby in utero.
Little Henry all smiles after brain surgery
As 13-month-old Henry Ryswyk snuggles into mum Maren’s arms, it’s hard to miss the scars of what the little boy has been through. The little fighter, from Sale in East Gippsland, has just made it through the biggest battle of his short life — an operation known as a hemispherotomy to “disconnect” half of his brain.
Doctors look inside Sarah’s head to solve seizure mystery
When little Sarah Miguelez Gallardo is up and going, there’s no stopping her. The 22-month-old toddler is inquisitive. She climbs, she runs and she smiles all the way — despite the bandage wrapped around her little head.
Brave little battler on the hop
Mackenzie Butterworth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia seven months ago, after her parents noticed bruises appearing on her legs.
Learn About Butterflies Day: Oscar and Oliver
As part of Neonatal Medicine at The Royal Children’s Hospital, the Butterfly ward- Newborn Intensive Care provides the best neonatal care for the sickest babies and infants from Victoria, interstate and overseas.
Celebrating our women: Professor Ruth Bishop
Each day this week we’ve shared stories from women, both past and present, who have had an impact on the RCH throughout our 150-year history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate Professor Ruth Bishop’s leading, dedicated and inspiring work in improving the health and saving the lives of so many children across the world.
Celebrating our women: Neurosurgeons Wirginia Maixner, Alison Wray and Juliet Clayton
Today, we speak to neurosurgeons Wirginia, Alison and Juliet about the strides they have made in a traditionally male dominated field and how they support each other.