Zoe’s journey: A tale of courage, hope, and love
It took a village to help create and bring Sylvie into this world. It was a dream come true for Zoe, who battled cervical cancer and went through multiple rounds of IVF, to become a mother.
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Gestational diabetes research to determine best treatment for pregnant women
Head of the Women’s Diabetes Clinic, Dr Tom Cade, has received a $20,000 scholarship to complete research on gestational diabetes and changes to the way it is diagnosed, which came into effect in 2016.
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Founder of the Women’s alcohol and drug service receives Australia Day honours
The founder of the Women’s first Chemical Dependency Unit, Dr Leonard Jack Kliman, was acknowledged for his service to medicine in obstetrics and gynaecology in the 2017 Australia Day Honours last week, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia.
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Early help cuts high rates of depression in mothers of preterm babies
Early help for mothers of premature babies dramatically cuts their very high risk of long-term depression, a world-first study published in the journal Paediatrics has revealed.
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Neonatal nurses receive inaugural Oscar and Luca Fund scholarships
The Oscar and Luca Fund has awarded two scholarships to the Women's nurses for their graduate certificates in neonatal intensive care.
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Major research review outlines best preterm respiratory treatment
A major review of clinical research, led by the Royal Women’s Hospital, has established the safest and most effective methods to get very premature babies off a ventilator, a machine that helps them to breathe.
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The Women’s wins Large Health Service of the Year award
The Women’s has been named the Premier’s Large Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
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