The 2013 Good Friday Appeal kicks off
The launch of this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal received a helping hand from young patient Isla.
RCH News
Tommy receives life saving surgery at two-days-old
Tommy was born with aeortic stenosis, requiring immediate open heart surgery to survive.
RCH cuts jobs to maintain patient care
ABOUT 50 positions will be lost as the RCH acts to protect patient care from the impact of a $3.6million Commonwealth funding cut
Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley visit the RCH
Australian cricketer Shane Warne and British actress Elizabeth Hurley visited patients, families and staff at The Royal Children’s Hospital today.
A life-saving gift
A year ago brothers Giorgios and Nikolas Papastratis could only interact through the glass door to Nikolas’ room at The Royal Children’s Hospital.
A fresh start for Riley
Kinglake five-year-old Riley Ellis is excited to start school this year after a tough four years.
Conversion disorder explained
Conversion disorder is a rare and complex condition that can significantly affect the quality of life of otherwise healthy young people.
Button batteries warning to parents
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Kidsafe Victoria and the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit have warned parents of the life threatening dangers to small children from commonly used button batteries.
RCH medical team give Hugh his life back
A multidisciplinary team at The Royal Children’s Hospital has given three-year-old Hugh Hannemann a second chance at life and granted his mum Sally her ultimate wish – a hug from her son.
A happy new year for Lola
Lola Cartwright has spent most of the first year of her life at The Royal Children’s Hospital, but after a long battle the brave one-year-old is finally ready to go home.