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Vital role of AINs play in NICU research

When people think of medical researchers, they might picture a doctor, nurse or allied health professional. Many clinical trials rely on these healthcare professionals to make research happen, however, there are often other shining stars who play key roles behind the scenes.

7 July 2023|

New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice

Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.

20 June 2023|

RBWH’s NeoHOME Program celebrates milestone baby

A surprise baby is the one hundredth infant to participate in RBWH’s NeoHOME program. NeoHOME provides support from the Grantley Stable Neonatology team for eligible families to take their new family member home two to three weeks earlier than they previously could.

12 June 2023|

Art and healing

There has long been an interest in the healing effects of the visual arts. In Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, published in 1859, she explains how beautiful objects can have a physical effect on sickness “Variety of form and brilliancy of colour in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery”.

8 June 2023|

Rehabilitation Engineering Centre helping patients get back in the game

The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS sees many patients requiring modifications to their wheelchairs such as customised seat and backrest fitting. Modifications are made while a patient waits which can take several hours, so an Xbox with an Adaptive Controller was introduced to entertain patients during this time.

31 May 2023|
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