The Bone Marrow Donor Institute (BMDI) Cord Blood Bank celebrated three significant milestones on Wednesday 6 June 2007 with a function at The Royal Children’s Hospital. 2007 has been an exciting year for the BMDI Cord Blood Bank. After recently celebrating 10 years of operation, it released its 100th cord blood unit for a life … Continued
More children with allergies are now being assessed and treated in the recently refurbished Allergy and Immunology Department at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Children have reaped the benefit of additional funding of $430,000 for allergy services at the hospital. Since the Minister for Health Bronwyn Pike announced funding of $430,000 for clinical services and $350,000 … Continued
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) urologist Professor John Hutson was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) during the Australia Day honours this month, making him one of only 1700 Australians to receive the award. Professor Hutson was awarded the AO for his work in medicine as well as his commitment to scouting. … Continued
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) gave the best present they could on Christmas Day – smiles on patients’ faces. Official Christmas Day celebrations began with the arrival of the MFB’s Once-a-Year Club, which included firefighters, musicians and clowns who rolled up in a double decker bus and a variety … Continued
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Cancer patients and their families, staff and fundraisers celebrated the opening of the $23m Children’s Cancer Centre at The Royal Children’s Hospital today. This is the second and final stage of improvements to cancer and neuroscience services at the RCH. Stage 1, the Children’s Neuroscience Centre, was opened in September 2005. Eight year old Charlotte … Continued
The garden at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) experienced a dash of racing fervour on Monday 2 October. Former cancer patients in racing silks with the 2006 BMW Caulfield Cup helped launch the sale of BMW Caulfield Cup lapel pins. Last year’s Caulfield Cup winner Greg Childs was also be there to encourage people to … Continued
Royal Children’s Hospital patients were guests of honour at a much loved Melbourne icon’s 100th birthday party today. Yarra Trams is celebrating 100 years of continuous service by electric trams in Melbourne. Sunday’s event was hosted by the Yarra Trams Essendon Depot which is celebrating its own centenary next week. The first electric tram from … Continued
A program designed to keep youths in school and out of trouble has helped 219 students find their way towards a better future. A joint initiative of The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Mental Health Service, Victoria Police and Department of Education and Training, Operation Newstart Western (ONW) is for students 14 to 18 dealing with … Continued
A $430,000 funding boost from the State Government has led to the expansion of allergy and immunology services at the RCH. The two services have merged to become the Allergy and Immunology Department. Health Minister Bronwyn Pike, RCH Executive members and special guests helped officially launch the new Department on Monday 8 May. The extra … Continued
