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.
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.
Mackenzie Butterworth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia seven months ago, after her parents noticed bruises appearing on her legs.
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.
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.
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.
Today we speak to Education Consultant Kim Cartwright, about this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, which women inspire her, and how the Education Institute has changed over the past 150 years.
The Royal Children’s Hospital welcomes RACP position. Click to read the full statement.
For 150 years, the RCH has grown from strength to strength due to the generous philanthropic support of our community. Today, the spirit of generosity lives on through Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s granddaughter, Penny Fowler, Chairman of the Good Friday Appeal. Penny shares why her grandmother is one of her biggest inspirations and her favourite Good Friday Appeal memories.
Quinnie’s journey at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) started when she was just a few hours old, her dramatic arrival into the world something that parents Clare and Jarrod weren’t expecting.
