Tonometers for the Ophthalmology team
The Women’s and Children’s Health Network Ophthalmology Team often use a tonometer to check for high pressure in eyes to manage Glaucoma, and we recently funded the purchase of this equipment to help with eye checks for patients.
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Humidifiers to support patients in intensive care
Humidifiers deliver air and oxygen to patients safely for optimal function of the airways and lungs. Thanks to the generosity of our community, 15 new humidification machines have been provided to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
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New toys for Allied Health patients
Walking into her Speech Pathology appointment, 3-year-old Elysia was met with a room filled with brand-new toys. Speech Pathology Assistant, Karen Sowton, uses them as a way to act out scenarios, ask questions and create a sense of fun for Elysia during her therapy.
The purchase of these toys was made possible thanks to the generous support of Cops for Kids – a dedicated group of current and former South Australia Police employees who raise money for children’s charities.
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New anaesthesia machine for paediatric patients
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) has received a brand new piece of equipment to support brilliant care across the Hospital campus.
Funded by a donor of the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation, the $58,000 anaesthesia system administers general anaesthesia to paediatric patients and can be moved around the Hospital for use in the Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology, the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the operating theatres.
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New Out of Home Care Clinic
We have helped create a more welcoming and calming space for children at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) Out of Home Care (OOHC) Clinic with $10,000 in funding.
The OOHC Clinic aims to provide a comprehensive, child-friendly, trauma-informed service with a focus on improving the overall health and wellbeing of young people under Guardianship by identifying and responding to their physical, developmental, psychological and mental health needs.
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All smiles for Smileyscope
Kids across the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) are ocean diving with sea creatures, snuggling kittens at cat cafés and relaxing at the beach, all during their healthcare appointments!
Smileyscope is a medical-grade VR goggle being used widely across Australian hospitals and clinics. Smileyscope has programs to support children and teens in a wide range of healthcare settings.
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