A new, conveniently located pathology collections area, designed to enhance the privacy and comfort of patients, has opened at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW).

At 65 metres – the newest building at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is now full height. The Paediatric Services Building will feature critical and acute paediatric healthcare services, including cancer services, a statewide burns service, a surgical short-stay unit, and intensive care units.

When eight-month-old Eli was left struggling to breathe, doctors initially suspected common childhood illness like croup and bronchiolitis. Instead, this marked the beginning of what would be a challenging cancer journey.

In an Australian-first for children, doctors have used a new technology to perform a minimally invasive cardiac procedure on two children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Removing tumours at the base of the skull used to involve removing part of the skull and exposing the brain. Now, it can be done without a single cut.