Kids health

Avatars a game changer for children with Cystic Fibrosis

Mini gut and lung ‘avatars’ created in the laboratory are set to transform the way experts understand and treat children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), the most common life limiting genetic disease affecting Australian children.

Thursday 4 July 2019
Winners announced at SCHN Quality Awards

Surgeons, allied health teams, nurses, administration, specialists and partners in health were recognised last night for raising the bar for children’s healthcare.

Wednesday 26 June 2019
Burns prevention during winter
Coming into the cold winter months it is important we are extra vigilant when it comes to burns.
Thursday 30 May 2019
What is it like having a child with a rare disease?
One mum's journey of bringing up a daughter with Rett Syndrome
Monday 25 February 2019
New healthy menu items at The Children's Hospital at Westmead
There have been some big changes to the food on offer at all food outlets across SCHN since December.
Monday 11 February 2019