Little Teeuw’s first taste of health
Teeuw was born missing part of his esophagus; a condition called esophageal atresia. We spoke to Teeuw’s mum, Emmy, about their RCH journey.
Latest Posts
RCH Emergency Department
The RCH Emergency Department is experiencing an unprecedented number of presentations. To avoid a lengthy waiting period of 4-6 hours, RCH Emergency Department doctors are advising the community to have faith in their local health services.
Volunteer Week 2014: Honouring our play therapy helpers
12–18 May is National Volunteer Week—our chance to honour the amazing contribution made by the 400+ people who donate their time, skills and enthusiasm to the RCH.
Bringing our history to life
The RCH heritage project team brings you the first of its regular updates in bringing our history into the present and future.
Maddy’s story – living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a congenital condition that affects connective tissues. Read Maddy’s story here, and watch her presentation to Melbourne University Medics Paediatric Society.
Celebrating our nurses
Today is International Nurses Day – we’re celebrating our wonderful nurses and taking a look at the diversity of our nursing team at The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Surgeon’s visit to literally put smiles on kids’ faces
RCH Plastic Surgeon Dr David Chong heads to Peru with Operation Smile to perform life-changing reconstructive surgery on young people and children born with facial deformities.
World-class medical care for kids only a a video link away
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Telehealth program improves communication between multiple clinicians and saves families time and money by reducing the need to travel long distances for medical appointments.
Psychs on bikes to highlight mental health issues
The Royal Children’s Hospital will be represented on a 5,000 km motorcycle road trip from Perth to Melbourne to raise awareness of mental health issues in rural and remote Australia.
Victorian’s give generously to the RCH, smashing GFA record
This year’s Good Friday Appeal raised a staggering $16,846,396.09 for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH). As fundraising activities took place across Australia, it was also a special day for those who were at the hospital.