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Women’s health champions recognised on King’s Birthday Honours List
Two of the Women’s champions for women’s health – one in Indigenous health and the other in urogynaecology – have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Endometriosis research a priority for the Women’s
Recruitment for a series of endometriosis projects at the Women’s is ramping up, following the easing of pandemic restrictions. Existing patients are encouraged to participate.
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The Women’s welcomes focus on sex and gender differences within the health system
CEO of the Royal Women’s Hospital, Professor Sue Matthews welcomes the release of the terms of reference for the National Women’s Health Advisory Council.
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The power of preventative surgery for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer detection and treatment remains a challenge, but genetic testing and preventative surgery have proven to be powerful tools against the disease.
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Changes to services at Sandringham
From 6 February 2023, Sandringham Hospital's maternity, newborn and gynaecology services will be managed by Monash Health.
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Professor Sue Matthews appointed to the National Women’s Health Advisory Council
The Council is an important step in addressing a range of issues that often result in Australian women and girls experiencing poor health outcomes.
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Improving access to cervical cancer screening
The Royal Women’s Hospital nurse Ange Steele is on the frontline in the fight to eliminate cervical cancer.
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The Women’s contribution to do-it-yourself cervical cancer screening
We are pleased that women due for cervical screening can now self-collect a sample, as an alternative to a cervical screening test (previously known as a Pap test).
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Pregnant and diagnosed with brain cancer: how the Women’s helped preserve Laura’s fertility into the future
Imagine being 26 weeks pregnant, and diagnosed with brain cancer. That’s what happened to Laura Tucker, who had ovarian tissue removed and stored at the Women’s.
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Menopause: a stage of life, not a diagnosis
The Women's Director of Gynaecology Research is on a mission. She wants to tackle the ‘over medicalisation’ of menopause and instead show its ‘light and shade’.
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