On the 9th day of the 9th month, members of the Victorian Fetal Alcohol Service (VicFAS) at Monash Children’s Hospital are rocking red shoes to raise awareness of the importance of not drinking alcohol during the 9...
The HESTA Excellence Awards honour leading teams and individuals from around Australia working in the Disability, Allied Health, Aged Care, and Community Services sectors.A record 400 nominations from around the country were submitted, and finalists...
Bowel cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer in Australia. The good news is that approximately 90% of cases can be successfully treated if the cancer is detected early. A faecal occult blood test (FOBT+) is commonly...
This Friday 30 August is Wear It Purple Day, a day we wear purple to support LGBTIQA+ youth. This year's theme, "Your Passion, Your Pride," emphasises the importance of embracing individuality and expressing one's true...
Thanks to Monash Health’s maternity and neonatal teams, premature babies now have access to their mother’s Expressed Breast Milk (EBM) quicker after birth. EBM has long been identified as the best form of nutrition for newborns,...
Monash Health this week welcomed Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas MP and Member for Bentleigh, Nick Staikos MP to Moorabbin Hospital to tour our two newly refurbished Surgery Theatres. ...
Once upon a time at Monash Children’s Hospital, an enchanting celebration of Book Week!...
Australian cricketer Cameron Green pitched in at Monash Children’s Hospital last week, spending some quality time with our young kidney health patients and their families.Cameron was born with Chronic Kidney Disease and is supporting...
Did you know that around 90% of people who believe they are allergic to penicillin aren’t? Allergies to penicillin antibiotics are one of the most commonly reported allergies, with false ‘labels’ potentially leading to poor health...
With pride we congratulate two Monash Health employees honoured at the Australian Medical Association’s (AMA) national conference in Queensland. Prof Helena Teede – AMA Women in Medical Leadership AwardMonash Health endocrinologist Professor Helena Teede AM was...