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Leading neonatologists and researchers from the Women's will be sharing the latest in advanced care for sick and premature babies in an online forum this week, led by the Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) in Newborn Medicine.

Mandatory face masks might make the Liptember campaign a little less colourful in Victoria this year, but the conversation is more relevant than ever, according to Royal Women’s Hospital CEO Dr Sue Matthews.

Information sessions for healthcare professionals in regional Victoria have proven to be invaluable by debunking myths and generating interest in a broader and fairer approach to abortion service delivery.

Researchers and clinicians at the Women's are playing key roles in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) mission to eliminate cervical cancer, as the ambitious global strategy was adopted by member states last week (12 August). 

A new shared electronic medical record (EMR) system is now up and running across the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Royal Women’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospital.

Our research will explore whether caseload midwifery – continuity of care from a ‘known’ midwife – for socially disadvantaged and vulnerable women can help reduce their substantially higher risk of preterm births.