Mrs Loti Smorgon AO – a remarkable legacy
The Royal Children’s Hospital is saddened by the news that Mrs Loti Smorgon AO, significant supporter and long term friend of the RCH, died on Tuesday.
RCH News
The results are in – patient and family satisfaction survey
Since November 2011 The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has conducted the patient and family satisfaction survey twice a year. The results from the March 2013 survey are now in and show improvement on previous years.
Avoiding burn injuries in your home
Throughout the year, we see many children at the RCH with burn injuries. And during the winter months with the increased use of household heaters, fireplaces and even hot water bottles, we see an increase in these injuries. This blog takes you through some important tips to keep in mind to ensure your home environment is as safe as possible.
Our journey through liver transplant
“When you’re told your baby daughter, who hasn’t yet had her first birthday, has a rare liver disease and will one day need a liver transplant, your whole world changes.” In this blog RCH parent Kerrie shares her times of heartache and joy through her daughter’s journey to liver transplant.
The RCH wonder dogs
The Lort Smith Pet Therapy program at the RCH brings normality to children in an abnormal, difficult and sometimes stressful situation. Read this blog from coordinator of the RCH Visiting Volunteer Program Brenda Kittelty to find out more.
Evidence-based strategies to improve your baby’s sleep patterns
In this blog, RCH paediatrician and infant sleep specialist Dr Harriet Hiscock takes you through some realistic evidence-based strategies to help manage your baby’s sleep patterns.
New Australian Standard for protection of children with disabilities and medical conditions in vehicles
Standards Australia today launched an Australian Standard at The Royal Children’s Hospital, which will assist in protecting children with disabilities and medical conditions in motor vehicles.
Help us avoid 24-hour emergency waits
Recently, the RCH experienced a disappointing incident – a patient remained in the Emergency department for more than 24 hours.
A letter from Maxi
Maxi is a patient at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). He is just two years old and has a mystery illness. Maxi’s team of doctors at the RCH are working tirelessly to find a diagnosis, a search that’s now gone global. This is a moving letter of thanks from Maxi to his doctors.
Should your child have the flu vaccine?
Of all vaccine preventable diseases, influenza is the leading cause of hospitalisation among Australian children under five years of age.