Melbourne and Fijian researchers will commence a new vaccine trial in Fiji to investigate the effect of using fewer doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine combined with the polysaccharide vaccine in babies. Researchers hope to discover a new safe and effective method to immunise children against pneumococcal disease that may be more affordable in poorer countries. … Continued
North Melbourne Footballer, Glenn Archer officially launched Beth’s Legacy Victoria, a new organisation that provides financial assistance and special care packages to families in a crisis situation at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne on Sunday 25 July 2004. Beth’s Legacy was formed by Mary and Shaun Nolan in Queensland in 2001. Shaun and Mary … Continued
For six year old cancer patient, Imogen Purton, having a blood test no longer makes her feel anxious thanks to the calming influences of a classical music CD specifically designed to help calm and relax patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Launched on 21 July, the ‘Hush Collection Volume 1 – classical music for complete … Continued
A tragic accident in her village in Fiji two years ago left Ria Chand horribly scarred and disfigured. Ria now 3 ½, fell into a pot of boiling soup leaving her face with the appearance of having ‘melted’ downwards onto her chest. But thanks to the generous support of Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children … Continued
The Royal Children’s Hospital is once again operating as a stand-alone specialist hospital for children and adolescents. The hospital has been part of Women’s & Children’s Health since 1995. The minister for health the Hon Bronwyn Pike today announced the members of the new Board of The Royal Children’s Hospital. They are: Tony Beddison. Chair. … Continued
Victorian kids battling cancer will get faster diagnoses and better treatment wherever they live, thanks to a $4.1 million funding boost in next week’s State Budget, the Premier, Steve Bracks, announced today. See the DHS media release on the DHS website…
Royal Children’s Hospital’s lovable in-house television personality, Macadamia, celebrates his 10th birthday and 500th episode tomorrow. Going Nuts with Macadamia is beamed round the hospital weekly on our in-house TV channel. Hospital patients and special guests join Macadamia in the studio to talk about life in hospital and current events. It’s a one-hour interactive program, … Continued
Royal Children’s Hospital has developed Kids Health Information for Parents: it’s an on-line resource, developed by clinicians at RCH for everyone seeking information about childhood ailments. St Kilda coach Grant Thomas recently joined staff at the hospital to launch the web-site: as the father of eight he has experienced the worry of having a sick … Continued
Critically ill children in the hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) will benefit from the Islamic Community Auxiliary to the Royal Children’s Hospital (ICARCH) first Good Friday Appeal donation. At its first function as an Auxiliary last year ICARCH raised $170,000 for the RCH Good Friday Appeal. In keeping with the aims of the Appeal, … Continued
Australian Athlete, Lauren Hewitt recently launched the new Royal Children’s Hospital Child Safety Handbook to prevent accidental injuries to children aged 6-12. This handbook was launched to the public in December. In 2001, there were 2,499 hospital admissions and 9,432 Emergency Department visits in Victoria from children aged 10-12. “The Royal Children’s Hospital Child Safety … Continued
