Our patients

Radiothon 2017 raises more than $3.8 million

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead’s Radiothon appeal was a huge success, raising an incredible $3.8 million this year!

Friday 17 November 2017
The importance of speech and language support for Craniosynostosis patients

Surgeon, Damain Marucci, explains why speech and language therapists are so important in treating kids with craniofacial conditions.

Thursday 26 October 2017
Emojis improving how hospital staff interact with young patients

At the National Nursing Forum 400 health professionals learnt how emojis can be used by patients and their families to communicate their feelings.

Tuesday 12 September 2017
Operation Art: Artwork created by kids, for sick kids

Operation Art officially opened its doors last Saturday (9 Sept) with more than 900 students across New South Wales showcasing their artistic talents to help make sick kids feel better through the power of art.

Tuesday 12 September 2017
World's youngest child receives cord blood reinfusion in attempt to delay or prevent type 1 diabetes

Twenty month old Lucy Hinchion has become the world's youngest child to be reinfused with her own umbilical cord blood in an attempt to prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.

Monday 9 January 2017