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New mums get more breastfeeding support
Mums and their newborns will benefit from improved access to breastfeeding information at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
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Charitable grant to support family violence prevention initiatives
The impact of a hospital-based family violence program is the focus of a new research study, thanks to a generous grant from The Collier Charitable Fund.
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Sally Capp encourages women to create change on International Women’s Day
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has delivered an inspirational International Women’s Day speech, encouraging women to “create change” through championing the stories of fellow women.
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Mum to mum phone support boosts breastfeeding rates
A Victorian study has found regular phone calls between first time mothers and volunteer mothers with previous breastfeeding experience may be the key to boosting national breastfeeding rates.
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Gene testing improving for ovarian cancer patients
Leading ovarian cancer researcher Professor Clare Scott has shared her insights, optimisms and challenges to mark Australia’s national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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School girls inspired to pursue careers in science
The next generation of budding young female scientists have been encouraged and inspired to pursue their passions in science today at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
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Record year for research grants at the Women’s
The Women’s strong focus on translational research and clinical trials has seen researchers receive a bumper round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome guidelines welcomed
The Royal Women’s Hospital Endocrine-Metabolic Clinic has welcomed new internationally-agreed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) guidelines.
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Health experts gather to discuss role in advocating for asylum seekers and refugees
A panel of health and human rights experts joined moderator, Meshel Laurie this week to discuss the role of health professionals in advocating for asylum seekers and refugees.
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The Women’s says NO to violence against women
Violence against women has long been recognised as a health issue. Health professionals are often the first point of contact for women at risk of or who have experienced violence, and they are also at risk themselves.
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