Health advocacy
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Squid Game honeycomb challenge prompts urgent warning
The record-breaking Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ has been viewed by millions of people all over the world, with many of the show’s challenges becoming popular TikTok trends. But one of the most show's popular trends, the ‘Dalgona Candy’, has prompted an urgent warning from paediatric burns surgeons.Monday 1 November 2021 -
Families thrive after introduction of Wellbeing Rounds
Having a child in hospital is a worrying time for any parent; add a pandemic into the mix and things are even tougher. The Network’s Clinical Governance Unit are always implementing strategies to help support patients and families when they need it, and ‘Wellbeing Rounds’ may just be one of their most successful activities to date.Friday 8 October 2021 -
Increase in intentional overdoses prompts warning
The COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing.
As the virus emerged in 2020 and cases began to rise, so too did calls to the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) about intentional drug overdoes.
Friday 10 September 2021 -
Tips for Tip Top Teeth
Dental health plays an enormous role in our overall health and wellbeing, and there are so many factors that influence dental and oral health.
Thursday 5 August 2021 -
Organ Donation – the two sides of this life changing gift
This week we celebrate the tenth annual Donate Life Week. Across Australia, tens of thousands of lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation. This includes the lives of people who receive transplants and their families, as well as the courageous individuals and families of those who make the lifesaving decision to donate. It’s also a time dedicated to promoting the importance of having the discussion about organ donation with your family and friends.Friday 23 July 2021