Establishing the South Australian Paediatric Cancer Immunotherapy Centre

Establishing the South Australian Paediatric Cancer Immunotherapy Centre

Posted: November 17, 2023

Paediatric brain cancers are amongst the hardest cancers to treat. Conventional treatment can result in survivors experiencing significant and debilitating long-term complications. Professor Simon Barry of the University of Adelaide and the Women’s and...

Research, WCH,

Folic acid optimisation for healthy pregnancy

Posted: November 17, 2023

Folic acid supplementation in the first trimester of pregnancy is currently recommended to reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida. However, there is no known benefit of, and potentially some risk...

Events, Program, WCH,

Play Therapy Day

Posted: October 17, 2023

Children and their families celebrated Play Therapy Day at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) in recognition of the amazing work our Play Therapists do. Play Therapy is so much more than playing with...

Care, WCH,

Chest binders for trans and gender diverse young people

Posted: October 12, 2023

When a person’s gender identity is different from the gender they were presumed at birth, they may identify as being transgender (trans) or gender diverse. Ellen Murray is a Nurse Consultant for the Women’s...

Equipment, WCH,

Upgraded space for teens undergoing cancer treatment

Posted: August 31, 2023

Teenage patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital now have an upgraded activity space within the Michael Rice Centre Adolescent Room. The Women’s and Children’s Health Network physiotherapy team explains, “Children...

Category: WCH