‘Golden’ surgeon a Wray of light for sick kids
You’d never guess that these thriving children have all been through life-threatening illnesses. Their families say they owe their lives to one special surgeon – and one big team.
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Little superhero’s smile says it all
Little Leo Cussen has a combination of three conditions no one else in the world has, but that hasn’t stopped him growing into a “resilient, cheeky, part-time musician” who loves his toy instruments, animals, food, and swimming.
Parents too ‘bored’ to play with their kids
A Royal Children’s Hospital poll reveals many parents find playing with their children boring and a “waste of time”, while half of all kids are playing on devices most days.
Controversial Covid rule hurting new mums and bubs
A Melbourne-led study has revealed the effect of hospitals forcing Covid-positive mothers to be separated from their newborns.
Dan defends hospital ‘Covid catch-up plan’
Children on Victoria’s elective surgery wait list have languished longer than recommended, new data on the ailing health system has revealed.
Victoria’s worst schoolyard vaping incidents
Primary schools and high schools are reporting dozens of shocking incidents involving vapes, with some children ending up in hospital.
Victorians warned over dangerous laced party drugs
Victorians are being warned about a toxic batch of pills — sold as MDMA — that have been laced with a “potent” synthetic.
Nurse’s odd defence for online records leak
A nurse who was reprimanded for sharing a vulnerable baby’s medical records online tried to cover up the breach with this bizarre defence.
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