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10/02/2026

Meet the team at Hospital School SA 👋

Term 1 has officially begun, and we're shining a spotlight on the incredible teaching team at the Women's and Children's Health Network.

These dedicated teachers deliver personalised learning programs, offering targeted teaching in both classroom settings and on the ward.

Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning for another year, we wish them a wonderful 2026.

As the school year begins, students in year 7 and 10 can be protected against a range of diseases for free through the S...
09/02/2026

As the school year begins, students in year 7 and 10 can be protected against a range of diseases for free through the School Immunisation Program.

Year 7 students can receive immunisations for human papillomavirus (HPV), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (dTpa).

Year 10 students can receive immunisations for meningococcal B (2 doses) and meningococcal ACWY.

Look out for your school’s consent form, sign it and return it.

For more information, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

Matthew (pictured here) was the first IVF baby born in South Australia, delivered by Dr Trevor Mudge at Flinders Medical...
08/02/2026

Matthew (pictured here) was the first IVF baby born in South Australia, delivered by Dr Trevor Mudge at Flinders Medical Centre in October 1982.

IVF has been a game changer in reproductive healthcare.

Innovation into in vitro fertilisation continues in the hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services, leading to further breakthroughs in the field.

Flinders Medical Centre turns 50 this year. Were you born at the hospital? Let us know what year.

Baby Albert recently became the 25,000th baby to receive a newborn hearing screening at the Women's and Children's Healt...
08/02/2026

Baby Albert recently became the 25,000th baby to receive a newborn hearing screening at the Women's and Children's Health Network.

The screening is a quick, safe and non-invasive test performed shortly after birth, usually before leaving the hospital, to identify potential congenital hearing loss.

Using specialised equipment such as small ear cups and sensors, the test measures a baby's neural response to soft, clicking sounds. Early detection is crucial for supporting a baby's speech and language development.

The service now offers home visits and outpatient appointments, ensuring babies born at home or discharged outside of hours can still receive their screening on time.

Pictured: baby Albert with Midwife Educator Teisha Reid, mum Alice, and dad Andrew.

It’s going to be a hot one! Here are some summer hacks to stay healthy in the heat. For more tips, visit sahealth.s...
06/02/2026

It’s going to be a hot one!

Here are some summer hacks to stay healthy in the heat.

For more tips, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

Say s**e right now.
06/02/2026

Say s**e right now.

For her 100th birthday, Betty made a special wish: instead of gifts, she asked for donations to Flinders Foundation. She...
05/02/2026

For her 100th birthday, Betty made a special wish: instead of gifts, she asked for donations to Flinders Foundation. She raised $1,245 for exceptional care.

Betty's connection to Flinders Medical Centre runs deep and spans generations. The hospital cared for her brother John in intensive care and honoured the memory of her father Richard.

Now, Flinders supports her granddaughter, who attends 3 times a week for dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.

"I wanted to give back to the hospital that has helped us so much in the past and into the future," said Betty.

"The ability to further research health issues and their treatments is vital to the quality of life of patients and their families."

Betty's birthday wish is that the future of care and research at Flinders continues to be supported by the community.

"Our fine medical researchers can achieve so much with our added support."

Happy 100th birthday, Betty. 💜

SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an infant who caught the infection overseas. This case is unrelated ...
05/02/2026

SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an infant who caught the infection overseas.

This case is unrelated to the case reported previously on 3rd February.

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, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/measles

Smoking and va**ng during pregnancy can be harmful to your unborn baby. The chemicals in ci******es and v**es can dama...
04/02/2026

Smoking and va**ng during pregnancy can be harmful to your unborn baby.

The chemicals in ci******es and v**es can damage your baby’s developing brain and lungs and increase your chance of preterm birth and stillbirth.

If you smoke or v**e, quitting is one of the most important things you can do.

Need support to quit? Speak to your healthcare provider or visit www.besmokefree.com.au and www.quit.org.au

Finding skin cancer early gives you the best chance of successful treatment. Getting to know your skin and what is n...
04/02/2026

Finding skin cancer early gives you the best chance of successful treatment.

Getting to know your skin and what is normal for you helps you to notice any changes. Skin cancers rarely hurt and are much more frequently seen than felt.

Get into the habit of regularly checking your skin for new spots and changes to existing freckles or moles. It could save your life.

The ABCDE of melanoma detection can be a useful guide when checking your skin.

To learn more this World Cancer Day, visit: brnw.ch/21wSg52

SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an adult who acquired infection locally. Measles is a serious and h...
03/02/2026

SA Health has been informed of a case of measles in an adult who acquired infection locally.

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, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/measles

03/02/2026

BRB… booking an appointment.

That’s right - you can have an STI and not have any symptoms at all! That means the only way to know is to get tested.

It’s easy to forget about getting tested when you’re feeling healthy. That’s why, regular STI checks are so important. 💦

PS – STIs are common, most are easy to treat and if detected early can prevent you from passing the infection on to your seggsual partner.

To find out what an STI test involves, visit SHINE SA.

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