An innovative Royal Children’s Hospital program helping chronically ill children who have “grown up” at the hospital to “graduate” to adult care has won a Victorian Public Healthcare Award. Health Minister Daniel Andrews tonight announced the hospital’s Transition Program had won the Excellence in Continuity of Care award. Until the hospital implemented the program at … Continued
Dancing with the Stars’ resident judge Paul Mercurio visited the RCH neonatal unit today to meet families and staff and some of our sickest infants. Paul is gearing up for his role as Master of Ceremonies at the ‘Celebration of Life’ Gala Ball on 6th September. He met some amazing little fighters on his walk … Continued
Five-year-old Jamie-Lee Bula has returned to her home in Fiji seizure free thanks to the expertise of staff at The Royal Children’s Hospital and the generosity of donors from the Variety Children’s Medical Missions – South Pacific. Jamie-Lee was experiencing epileptic seizures and was not able to receive adequate treatment near her home. Her seizures … Continued
Victoria’s sickest infants are now being cared for in a brand new $6.3m neonatal unit at The Royal Children’s Hospital. Premier Steve Bracks and Minister for Health Bronwyn Pike officially opened the unit today and met families and babies during a tour of the unit. The unit has moved to the 3rd floor of the … Continued
Bidders at the American Women’s Auxiliary (AWA) Annual Gala Ball on June 22nd will have the chance of a lifetime – an opportunity to bid at auction for a ride in the Holden Airship while supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital. The successful bidder and three friends will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the airship over the … Continued
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 patients, families and staff at The Royal Children’s Hospital are overwhelmed by the community generosity which resulted in another record breaking Good Friday Appeal donation. Donors from all round Australia contributed an astounding $11,788,970.88 to support clinical care, research and family services at the RCH. “This fantastic result illustrates how much value the community … 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
