2019 Passion Projects

Each year, the Friends of the WCH Inc. commits $20,000 to fund consumer-focused quality improvement projects up to $5000 each.

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Flu vaccine during pregnancy

Influenza is a serious illness. Pregnant women are strongly encouraged to protect themselves and their baby by getting the influenza vaccine, any time of the year.

Speak to your midwife or doctor today.

Ensuring the safety of women, children and families

The Women's and Children's Health Network has a zero tolerance of violence against women, children and families.

Support and resources are available.

Meningococcal B vaccine now available

The Meningococcal B Immunisation Program commenced on 1 October 2018. The free vaccine is currently available to children aged six weeks up to four years.

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New Women's and Children's Hospital Taskforce

A new WCH Taskforce has been established to guide the planning for a new Women's and Children's Hospital.

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Stay healthy in the heat

Everyone is at risk of heat-related illness during hot weather and extreme heat.

Some groups of people – such as babies and young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions – are more at risk than others and should be extra careful.

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Celebrating 140 years

The Women's and Children's Hospital is marking an important milestone in our history.

Join with us in celebrating this South Australian icon and 140 years of caring.

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WCH support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

At the Women's and Children's Hospital we are committed to making our services more relevant, accessible and culturally appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We offer cultural support for inpatients, and external support services for Aboriginal families.

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