Consumer Choice Award 2019 – final voting!
Four finalists have been selected for this year’s Consumer Choice Award.
RCH News
Oncofertility research continues to grow
At just 14 years old, Amelia Di Virgilio never considered how it would feel to discuss fertility options with her family and a gynaecologist. However, after being diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2013, 22-year-old Amelia has thanked The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) for providing fertility support services to oncology patients and their families.
High risk thunderstorm asthma conditions across Wimmera and South West districts
Due to the current combination of grass pollen and severe thunderstorms, a high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma conditions has been forecast in the Wimmera and South West weather districts today.
Intersex Awareness Day
October 26 is Intersex Awareness Day! The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) is proud to support intersex patients and the intersex community.
New wonder drug treatment to help little Kiah lead a regular life
A priceless shot at a normal life has given Kiah Gracie the chance to dance with joy.
Where do you go when Teddy’s pain is un-bear-able? The Teddy Bear Hospital!
The Teddy Bear Hospital is a unique educational program for children and health care students. Teddy Bear Hospital Coordinator, Maleck Louis, has been involved with the educational program for the past five years. We spoke to him about his involvement.
Little Dougie amazes his doctors after vital surgeries to help him eat normally
Born with a rare condition where his mouth was not connected to his stomach, little Dougie Christie faced a childhood filled with complications but after a hugely successful Royal Children’s Hospital surgery, the 15-month-old is fully enjoying life.
Long wait for new heart
The heart is the linchpin of life, but slowly and quietly in the first weeks after Ellie Martin was born, hers began to come undone. This is the story of her 400-day wait for a second chance at life. Don’t worry, it has a happy ending.
Surgeons remodel skulls of boys born with rare disorder
As soon as Sarah Hocking saw her third son born, she knew his first year of life was going to take a slight deviation.
Paving the way
We’re so proud of Assoc. Prof Michelle Telfer, Director Gender Service at the RCH, for having her personal story published in the latest edition of The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.