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‘Welcome to my world’ – researcher inspired by personal experience to improve support for parents of a child with cancer 16 March 2022 Ms Davies has recently published a paper in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology which found most parents of a child with cancer believe the COVID-19 pandemic provides greater understanding in the community of the everyday issues they face. The study was inspired through her own experience parenting a daughter who was diagnosed with a cancer eight years ago and her gratitude to Head of Oncology and Haematology at Perth Children’s Hospital, Professor Nick Gottardo. Professor Gottardo is now co-supervising Ms Davies’ PhD. The study highlights how the widespread anxiety and disruption to normal routines during COVID-19 is all too familiar for parents of a child with cancer. Ms Davies said the common complaints expressed during COVID-19 such as loss of income, fear of infection, social isolation and interruption to school were routine for families of children going through cancer,... -
New Rare Care Centre will coordinate rare disease care at Perth Children’s Hospital 28 February 2022 Western Australia is taking a global leading role in establishing a Rare Care Centre that will provide a holistic model of care for children with rare and undiagnosed diseases. Based at PCH, the Centre has secured funding from leading WA philanthropists – the Angela Wright Bennett Foundation, the McCusker Charitable Foundation via the Channel 7 Telethon Trust, the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation via a significant contribution from Mineral Resources Limited. Together they have provided a total commitment of $10m over 5 years, starting from July 2022. The Centre will deliver improved awareness and early identification of children with potential rare diseases and enhanced referrals to support earlier and more accurate diagnosis. It will also provide improved support and care coordination; and better access to community resources, ... -
Wonderful women for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022 11 February 2022 ForInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2022, wewould like to highlight some of our talented and dedicated staff, who not only provide outstanding care to our patients, young people and families but who also contribute above and beyond through research and other aspects of their work. We asked ten women what work they do and what inspires their passion for science. Dr Deane Yim Cardiologist, PCH Dr Deane Yim is a Paediatric and Fetal Cardiologist and clinical lead for cardiologyresearch at PCH. She was recently awarded a PCH Foundation grant to lead 3D-printing of cardiac models for education and planning treatment. “My role is to diagnose and manage childhood heart conditions. I feel privileged to be able to support children and families throughout their journey from a fetal diagnosis to a young adult. I strive to provide the best care for my patients and... -
The Complex Airway team at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) recently celebrated a 15-year milestone 04 February 2022 The Complex Airway team at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) recently celebrated a 15-year milestone as the first and only team of its kind in Australasia providing world-class care to children with diverse and complex airway needs. The team was formed in 2006 following Dr Shyan Vijayasekaran’s return from the Cincinnatti Children’s Hospital where a similar multidisciplinary meeting was held. Head of the Ear Nose and Throat Department (ENT) at PCH, Dr Hayley Herbert said she is proud of what the multidisciplinary team has achieved. “We are a highly effective group, drawing on expertise and experience across different medical, surgical and allied health specialities, that coordinates an individualised management plan for patients with complex issues. “Since we formed, the team has worked collaboratively to diagnose, treat and monitor more than 2,500 patients ... -
Mentally Healthy Expo 29 November 2021 CAMHS attended the Lakeland Senior High School Mentally Health Expo and workshopped building resilience and improving mental wellbeing.
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22/06/2021