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Health sector alliance raises concerns over Religious Discrimination Bill draftThe Women's has joined an alliance of Victorian health organisations calling on the Prime Minister and Attorney General to ensure the Religious Discrimination Bill does not compromise the sector’s ability to provide high-quality care to everyone, without discrimination.
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Study reveals risk of heart disease later in life for premature babiesA new study by the Women's shows that young adults born extremely premature are susceptible to high blood pressure.
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$400,000 awarded to device for critically ill babiesA new device being developed at the Women's to help babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit has been awarded a grant from Federal Government of $400,000.
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Advice for pregnant women around smoke hazeThe Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne has released advice for pregnant women affected by the smoke haze.
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Maternity program awarded for improving Aboriginal healthA program at the Women’s that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through pregnancy, during labour and birth, and in the postpartum period has received the state’s top award for improving Aboriginal health.
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Period packs dispensed for free for those in need at the Women’sA vending machine dispensing packs of tampons and sanitary pads has been installed at the Royal Women’s Hospital to increase access to these essential products for women and girls.
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Pēpi-Pods launched at the Women’sWomen now have the option of using a new type of cot for their newborn babies to keep them closer and safer in their first few days of life.
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The Women’s applauds career of leading women’s health advocateColleagues gathered this week to recognise Associate Professor Les Reti’s significant contribution to women’s health as he retires after a career at the Royal Women’s Hospital of over 40 years.
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The Women’s IVF pioneer Assoc. Prof John McBain retiresThis week the Women’s bids a fond farewell to one of its longest serving medical staff members, Associate Professor John McBain, Head of Reproductive Services.
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Is your baby moving? Preventing stillbirthSafer Care Victoria has launched the Movement Matters campaign which aims to encourage women to seek advice from their midwife or doctor if their baby’s movement declines or stops. It comes as the Women's trials a new app to help expectant mothers.
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