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Perioperative registered nurses care for patients before, during, and after surgery - assessing their condition, assisti...
18/11/2025

Perioperative registered nurses care for patients before, during, and after surgery - assessing their condition, assisting surgeons and anaesthetists during procedures, and monitoring recovery from anaesthesia.

Pictured are some of the peri-op nurses from the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - SALHN. Lydia, the Perioperative Advanced Nursing Director, said that while the team works behind the scenes, they're essential to every successful surgery.

"A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible perioperative nurses for the skill, compassion, and calm you bring to every procedure," Lydia said.

"Your dedication ensures patients receive the safest and best possible care before, during, and after surgery - you are truly the heart of the operating theatre."

Thank you, team. 💜

Events like the algal bloom can be worrying and impact us in different ways. If this brings up difficult feelings for y...
17/11/2025

Events like the algal bloom can be worrying and impact us in different ways.

If this brings up difficult feelings for you or someone you know, help is available.

To learn more about the support available, visit brnw.ch/21wWh2F

17/11/2025

3-year-old Alby recently visited the Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS) for his health and development check.

CaFHS offers free support to all South Australian families with children from birth to 5 years of age. Their specialised staff, including child health nurses, are here to help.

Health and development checks in the toddler years are just as important as they are when your child is a baby. The first 5 years are critical for your child's growth, brain development, and lifelong wellbeing.

At Alby's 3-year-old health check, the nurse focused on:
✔️ a physical check
✔️ a developmental assessment to track how he's progressing and identify any concerns early
✔️ the importance of play and development, including safe ways to explore the world
✔️ Alby and his family's emotional health and wellbeing
✔️ dental health, bedtime routines, immunisations, getting ready for kindy, and more.

To book your child's health and development check at your local CaFHS, call 1300 733 606.

For more information, visit www.cafhs.sa.gov.au

Each year, Flinders Medical Centre treats patients from regional and remote Australia who need heart surgery. Aboriginal...
16/11/2025

Each year, Flinders Medical Centre treats patients from regional and remote Australia who need heart surgery. Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) provide culturally safe and clinically specialised care during these critical moments.

AHP Jaiden, a Kaurna-Narungga man, says that many patients have never flown in a plane or seen multi-storey buildings. AHP Narelle, a Barkindji woman, says that English is often a second language for their patients.

“We have an understanding of their cultural needs, and our specialised care helps them to feel comfortable and safe during what can be a stressful time,” Narelle says.

“Coming a long way from home, being away from community and family, it can add to what is already a stressful situation of needing surgery,” Jaiden says.

“Narelle and I have an opportunity to step in and quickly build relationships and trust so that patients can express how they feel and impact their health choices.”

In a recent first for the hospital, locum cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Rob, a Gamillaroi man, performed a procedure with support from perfusionist Jessica, a Wiradjuri woman. Narelle and Jaiden provided pre- and post-operative care. This milestone highlighted the important role of Aboriginal staff throughout the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit.

Thank you for your inspiring work, Jaiden, Narelle, Dr Rob and Jessica.

[HEALTH ALERT]SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a child who was exposed overseas.Measles is a serious ...
16/11/2025

[HEALTH ALERT]

SA Health has been notified of a case of measles in a child who was exposed overseas.

Measles is a serious and highly contagious infectious disease.

Anyone who isn’t fully immunised, and particularly those who were in the locations at the times listed, should be alert for symptoms over the next few weeks and see a doctor if they become ill.

Symptoms of measles start with fever, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a blotchy rash which usually begins on the head and then spreads down the body.

If you believe you have measles symptoms, contact your doctor before you visit so precautions can be taken to avoid spreading the infection to others.

For more information on measles, visit bit.ly/3TNTVr9

16/11/2025

Allied health professionals make up close to a third of Australia’s health workforce and support individuals and families on more than 200 million occasions each year.

They work alongside doctors and nurses to diagnose, prevent, and manage the health of their patients.

To learn more about the allied health career pathway, visit: brnw.ch/21wXlk7

Clenching your jaw is a common habit that can happen when you’re stressed, anxious or concentrating. You might not eve...
15/11/2025

Clenching your jaw is a common habit that can happen when you’re stressed, anxious or concentrating.

You might not even realise you’re doing it until you notice symptoms like jaw pain, headaches, worn teeth or stiffness when you wake up.

If this causes ongoing pain, see your dentist or doctor for advice.

Source: healthdirect

The amount of time you spend on your screen can build up without you realising it. If you find that your relationships...
15/11/2025

The amount of time you spend on your screen can build up without you realising it.

If you find that your relationships, mood, studies, or work are being impacted by your screen use, then it might be useful to talk with someone you trust.

This could be a parent, teacher, school counsellor, family member, Elder, or friend.

These simple habits can help if your screen time has become out of balance:
✔️ not checking your phone first thing in the morning
✔️ enabling ‘Do Not Disturb’ when you need to focus
✔️ making mealtime screen free
✔️ setting time limits on distracting apps
✔️ charging your device outside of your room

For more tips, visit brnw.ch/21wUH3s

In July 2024, 11-year-old Anika (middle right) was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and had to stop attending...
14/11/2025

In July 2024, 11-year-old Anika (middle right) was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and had to stop attending school.

Thanks to the Haematology Oncology School Team (HOST) Program at Hospital School SA, she's been able to continue her education during her time at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

The HOST Program supports school-aged children undergoing treatment for cancer or blood disorders.

Anika's dad, Adam (pictured right), says "Anika has always been academic and curious, so we were worried about how this diagnosis would affect her education."

"We were so blessed to have the HOST Program. We had weekly hospital visits, and the program was great at making use of all those in-between moments and keeping Anika engaged and happy."

Through the program, Anika worked on the same projects as her classmates at her regular school - she just completed them from the hospital instead.

Anika says, "I did Hospital School online, and it really helped me because it made me feel like I wasn't falling behind."

"I feel really ready for high school because Hospital School has made me feel like I've achieved academically."

After 18 months of treatment, Anika is now back at her regular school and doing well.

Thank you to Anika and her family for sharing their story, and to the HOST Program team for making education accessible for patients in the Women's and Children's Health Network.

To learn more, visit brnw.ch/21wXnea

At 21 weeks pregnant, Annabel was admitted to the Women's and Children's Health Network after doctors detected that her ...
14/11/2025

At 21 weeks pregnant, Annabel was admitted to the Women's and Children's Health Network after doctors detected that her son Miles had a major brain abnormality.

Annabel shared, “After many tests, it was clear that our baby had suffered a brain haemorrhage in utero, which had caused extensive damage to developing brain matter.”

“When it was time for Miles to be born, the midwives were incredible. The care they gave during such a harrowing and heartbreaking time is something I will never forget and will forever be grateful for.”

“Witnessing grief as raw as that of a bereaved parent is confronting, and we felt understood and supported at every moment.”

Miles was stillborn in December 2018.

“We were able to hold Miles, have photographs with him and soak up the precious time we had before leaving the hospital. It is the worst feeling in the world to put your baby down and leave them, knowing you’ll never see or hold them again. But knowing we were leaving Miles in the care of the midwives made this impossible step that little bit easier.”

“My advice to parents who face similar heartache is simple – grieve how you need to grieve. The loss of a much-loved and wanted baby at any stage of pregnancy or infancy is a unique grief that only those who have experienced it can truly understand.”

“Seek professional help as soon as you think you need it, and don’t be ashamed to tell someone how you’re really feeling.”

“I’m incredibly proud to still be involved with the Women’s and Children’s Hospital as an advisor and guest for healthcare professionals in this space. By sharing my story, I hope I can give other families hope whilst helping those providing care feel more supported in their roles.”

Thank you for sharing your story, Annabel.

For more information on our Grief Resources, visit brnw.ch/21wXeVL

If you know someone grieving the loss of a loved one, support is available through the Red Tree Foundation by calling 8332 1066 or brnw.ch/21wXeVN

Staff and volunteers from South Australia’s Emergency Services kicked Movember off in style last week, at the annual Eme...
13/11/2025

Staff and volunteers from South Australia’s Emergency Services kicked Movember off in style last week, at the annual Emergency Services Shave Down.

Each year, first responders from across the state join forces to help Movember Australia raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues like testicular cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and su***de prevention.

We lost some rather impressive moustaches on the day, including SA Ambulance Service member Nick – who surrendered his stubble in support of the very important cause.

To learn more about Movember and to access men’s health resources, visit:
au.movember.com/mens-health/get-support

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13/11/2025

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