Cool Topics 2025: Listening to babies, learning from families
Australia’s leading neonatal conference returned to Melbourne last week, proudly hosted by the Royal Women’s Hospital. This year, Cool Topics shifted the spotlight from technology to humanity.
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$400,000 awarded to device for critically ill babiesA new device being developed at the Women's to help babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit has been awarded a grant from Federal Government of $400,000.
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Advice for pregnant women around smoke hazeThe Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne has released advice for pregnant women affected by the smoke haze.
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Maternity program awarded for improving Aboriginal healthA program at the Women’s that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through pregnancy, during labour and birth, and in the postpartum period has received the state’s top award for improving Aboriginal health.
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Period packs dispensed for free for those in need at the Women’sA vending machine dispensing packs of tampons and sanitary pads has been installed at the Royal Women’s Hospital to increase access to these essential products for women and girls.
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Pēpi-Pods launched at the Women’sWomen now have the option of using a new type of cot for their newborn babies to keep them closer and safer in their first few days of life.
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The Women’s applauds career of leading women’s health advocateColleagues gathered this week to recognise Associate Professor Les Reti’s significant contribution to women’s health as he retires after a career at the Royal Women’s Hospital of over 40 years.
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