In the media
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MonashHeart pro bono lifesavers - The Age
May 13, 2013
MonashHeart and East Timor Hearts Fund teamed up to save Arminda Soares' life. The 12-year-old was in dire need of a mitral valvuloplasty.
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April 15, 2013
Bryon Kilpatrick has many reasons to be thankful for the pilot 'Hospital in the Home' program.
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Prof Ian Meredith Interview - ABC Breakfast 24
November 2, 2012
Prof Ian Meredith interview on ABC Breakfasst 24 from Southern Health on Vimeo.
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Innovative kidney procedure - 9 News Melbourne
November 2, 2012
Innovative Kidney Procedure - Channel Nine 6pm Melbourne News from Southern Health on Vimeo.
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Pioneering Surgery - ABC 7pm Melbourne News
November 2, 2012
Pioneering Surgery - ABC 7pm News from Southern Health on Vimeo.
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Hay Fever Botox Trial - ABC News
October 9, 2012
Southern Health is conducting a world-first trial of the latest weapon in the fight against hay fever - and it may be our most efficient weapon ever. Researchers are trialing a revolutionary topical...
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Life-changing surgery for PNG toddler (SBS News)
August 22, 2012
Monash Children's Hospital surgeons have given Ivan Joe a brighter future.
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Where there's a Wil there's a way
August 9, 2012
It's been a long journey fraught with complications, but 14-month-old Wil Schneider is finally on his way home.
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Berwick resident doesn't allow diabetes to dictate
July 4, 2012
DREW Butcher was five when he found out he had type 1 diabetes - but he hasn't let it inhibit his active life.
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Camera helps heart beat to a better rhythm
July 2, 2012
Patients at Monash Medical Centre Clayton are the first in Australia to benefit from a new technique in which cardiologists use a camera to see directly inside the beating heart during surgery to...
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Keeping clear vision for Elena's future- Monash Weekly
June 19, 2012
Four-year-old Elena Raschilla's days revolve around blood tests and insulin injections.
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Australians in world-first heart surgery- Herald Sun
June 18, 2012
A new treatment to replace a major heart valve in patients could be widely available in two years following the first successful trial by Australian surgeons.
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Heart valve breakthrough- ABC News
June 18, 2012
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Melbourne hospital in heart surgery breakthrough
June 18, 2012
Monash Medical Centre Clayton conducts the first trial of a treatment which allows surgeons to insert a replacement heart valve without the need for open heart surgery.
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Series goes to heart of cardiac surgery- Health Victoria
June 19, 2012
The new Heart Starters television series on Channel 31 is one reality show that is a must for anyone with a passion for health.
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Here to help on World No Tobacco Day
May 30, 2012
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, Southern Health is encouraging all smokers to give away their habit. Lending her support to the campaign is Bobbi Lehman-Horn, who has recently undergone...
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Behind the scenes at MonashHeart
May 9, 2012
Leader Newspapers' exclusive multimedia feature on the work of MonashHeart.
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Healthy hearts need healthy breakfasts
May 7, 2012
Director of MonashHeart, Professor Ian Meredith's recipe for a tasty healthy-heart brekky.
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After two years of grief, heartbreak and struggle, Rebecca Gardiner is close to bringing her baby girl home from hospital.
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Little Ella Gardiner comes home for the first time
April 30, 2012
At the age of two, Ella Gardiner, will be coming home for the first time.
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Heart health tips for TV show - Herald Sun
April 19, 2012
Production has commenced on HeartStarters, a new television show for C31 profiling the work of MonashHeart.
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April 16, 2012
Dandenong Monash Children's Hospital saved young boy's leg after a freak accident.
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New Paediatric Heart Murmur Clinic
April 11, 2012
7 News coverage of the new paediatric heart murmur clinic at Clayton
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New heart murmur clinic for kids - Ten News
April 11, 2012
Network Ten coverage of MonashHeart's new paediatric heart murmur clinic.
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Easter Surprise- Channel 10 News
April 11, 2012
Sick kids at Monash Children's get a special visit from the Easter Bunny
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April 5, 2012
An example of the potential of the newly-funded Monash Health Translational Precinct.
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Breakthrough cerebral palsy treatment- Today Show
April 4, 2012
Monash Medical Centre doctors may have found a way to prevent unborn babies from developing cerebral palsy
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Melbourne doctors may have found a way to prevent unborn babies from developing cerebral palsy, in a breakthrough that could protect the brains of hundreds of Australian children born with the...
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Melbourne doctors may have found a way to prevent unborn babies from developing cerebral palsy, in a breakthrough that could protect the brains of hundreds of Australian children born with the...
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Everybody needs good neighbours - Channel Seven
March 29, 2012
Adam Ternes has two CPR-trained neighbours and the MonashHeart team to thank for saving his life.
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Birthday Present - Channel Ten
March 23, 2012
Luis fleet had an unusual request when asked what he wanted for his birthday - He wanted to give toys away.
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March 9, 2012
Kumar Siriwardene's heartbreaking decision has brought him comfort after tragedy.
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Little Rays of Sunshine at Monash - Herald Sun
February 28, 2012
You can be excused for seeing double at Monash Medical Centre.
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February 23, 2012
Sue Cummings knew something was wrong with her partner on a Thursday in March last year.
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February 15, 2012
Sue Cummings campaigned for healthier hearts on the inaugural Love Your Heart Day.
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Important Message on Love Your Heart Day
February 14, 2012
Sue Cummings’ life changed forever in March last year.
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Ketamine Nasal Spray Project - Channel Seven
February 13, 2012
Channel Seven reporting on Southern Health's innovative project that could help people avoid needles for pain relief.
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Casey hospital interns get used to the name-calling
February 13, 2012
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An Appetite for Change - Herald Sun
February 13, 2012
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True Blue Aussies- Channel 7 News
January 27, 2012
MonashHeart's Professor Ian Meredith appointed new member of the Order of Australia
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Australia Day honours list goes Melbourne's way- The Australian
January 27, 2012
Monashheart's Professor Ian Meredith recognised in Australia Day honours list.
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Quads in class of their own- Herald Sun
January 27, 2012
An attack of the jitters is normal when starting school - but these four preps at least have each other as wingmen
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Unsung heroes of our nation- Herald Sun
January 27, 2012
Casey Hospital volunteer Megan Wolsky recognised for her voluntary work with dialysis patients
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Getting her skates on - Channel Ten
January 23, 2012
Beverly Wilkinson is back on the ice thanks to MonashHeart.
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January 23, 2012
Beverly Wilkinson is back on the ice rink after surgery at MonashHeart.
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Rescuers save heart-stricken mum - Herald Sun
January 17, 2012
MonashHeart Director Ian Meredith has praised the actions of passers-by, who saved a woman's life with CPR.
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Southern Health connecting Lisa with the World
January 17, 2012
Southern Health has helped transform the life of a Gippsland woman with a rare skin condition.
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Kidney transplants on the rise - ABC News
January 5, 2012
In 2011 Monash Medical Centre performed more kidney transplants than ever before, helping dozens of people find a new lease on life.
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Cranbourne man Peter Gibson has a new lease on life.
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The importance of being Ernestine - Waverley Leader
December 30, 2011
For 23 years, Ernestine Froelich has been a friendly face for patients and their families at the Monash Medical Centre.
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East Timorese man given a new lease on life - SBS News
December 19, 2011
At 25, Marciano Belo had the heart of an 80 year old. Luckily, MonashHeart was able to help.
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December 22, 2011
Leah Cattapan has recently had her second child at Monash Medical Centre, after being told by doctors she could never have any kids.
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December 19, 2011
A sick East Timorese man has been flown to MonashHeart for life-saving surgery.
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December 15, 2011
Amy Parks from Seven News presents a special report on MonashHeart's Rapid Chest Pain Assessment Clinic. More than 400 patients with serious heart disease have had their lives saved through a...
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Dash to surgery from Dili reconnects Nelia with life - The Age
December 14, 2011
MARIA de Jesus Freitas took her new daughter home hours after giving birth in a Dili hospital - but it took a couple of return trips before doctors diagnosed her life-threatening condition. Baby Nelia...
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Healthy dose of jocularity - Casey Weekly
December 5, 2011
Thanks to all Southern Health Volunteers, like Timbadim the Clown, on International Volunteers Day.
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Rally Champ's miraculous recovery - Channel Seven
November 28, 2011
Rally Champion Bruce Garland has a new perspective on life after the team at MonashHeart saved his life.
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Friendly face eases drama at Monash Medical Centre - Waverley Leader
November 22, 2011
A friendly face at Monash Medical Centre’s emergency department has been recognised for 20 years of volunteering at the Clayton hospital.
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John won't forget this day - Waverley Leader
November 22, 2011
It took more than a lucky day to save the life of emergency heart attack patient John Williams at MonashHeart.
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November 15, 2011
At 11 minutes past 11am on the 11th day of November 2011 cardiac cath lab nurse Anna Petrakos worked to save a 64-year-old patient’s life. The emergency heart attack angioplasty operation took...
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Amelie fights arthritis at age of four- Herald Sun
November 10, 2011
At just four years old, Amelie Haynes is one of Victoria's youngest arthritis sufferers.
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Saxon faces challenge of skin like fish scales - Herald Sun
November 8, 2011
Monash Children's Hospital dermatologist Dr Paul Curnow said the skin disorder, collodion baby syndrome, was so rare it affected just one in 300,000 births, or one Victorian baby every three years.
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Little Miracle- Channel 7 News
November 7, 2011
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Just what doc ordered- Dandenong Leader
November 7, 2011
Healesville Sanctuary brings baby animals to Monash Children's
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Sisterly act hopes to rescue brother from rare cancer- Herald Sun
November 4, 2011
Forget sibling rivalry, Sam Reading's future rides on sisterly love and a potentially lifesaving bone marrow transplant.
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Cooking up a healthy life in Cardinia- Pakenham Cardinia Leader
October 31, 2011
Cardinia Council and Southern Health launch a two-year food and social project.
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Cancer survivor takes time to laugh- Moorabbin Leader
October 27, 2011
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 45, Leanne Richards found her recovery became easier when she stopped searching for answers
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Crowning achievment- Leader Newspapers
October 27, 2011
Head of Victoria's largest public health service takes out Victorian Business Woman of the Year award.
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What are you in fur?- Herald Sun
October 26, 2011
Animals proved to be the best medicine for patients at Monash Children's
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Animals brighten up lives of sick kids- Ninemsn
October 26, 2011
Four-year-old Jackson has been in hospital 17 times in the last two years, but he's never had a visitor like the one he had on Tuesday.
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Baby Animals Visit Children's Hospital- AAP One
October 26, 2011
Baby animals visit sick kids as part of 2011 Children's Week
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Monash Children's gets a special visit from our furry and scaly friends at Healesville Sanctuary
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Animal Hospital- Channel 10 News
October 26, 2011
Our Furry and scaly friends from Healesville Sanctuary visit Monash Children's
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When Modjeska Estrada discovered she would travel to Australia to have a life-saving operation, she jumped for joy
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Keen to spread health screens- Dandenong Leader
October 24, 2011
Greater Dandenong community workers are hoping to stop multicultural women shying away from cancer screenings.
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Stemming The Pain- Channel 9 News
October 24, 2011
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Winners bask in healthy glow- Herald Sun
October 21, 2011
Shelly Park, Chief Executive of Southern Health, wins Victorian Telstra Business Woman of the Year
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Here, Kitty- Greater Dandenong Weekly
October 19, 2011
Ten-year-old Elina, of Dingley, was reunited with her pet cats at Dandenong Hospital last week
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Art for good health- Waverley Leader
October 19, 2011
Southern Health staff show their artistic side at the staff arts exhibition
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Heart expert’s warning on cardiovascular disease- Health Victoria
October 18, 2011
MonashHeart Director Ian Meredith is warning those at risk of serious heart disease to avoid sitting on the couch waiting for a miracle cure.
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Hospital staff show their art more than medical- Waverley Leader
October 18, 2011
Gain a rare insight into the lives of Monash Medical Centre staff through the staff arts exhibition
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Dance dream for Dingley accident victim- Dandenong Leader
October 17, 2011
10- year-old girl hit by a truck is reunited with her kittens in hospital.
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Little Bailey Goodwin's fighting spirit-Herald Sun
October 10, 2011
He was about the size of a mango when Jade Cartwright's waters broke.
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World-first Victorian research could relieve pain- Herald Sun
October 7, 2011
World-first research could relieve the pain and suffering of thousands of Australians
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October 10, 2011
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Walter was born to be a cat-Herald Sun
October 3, 2011
Just as Michael Godfrey's beloved Cats romped to Grand Final glory, another blessing arrived.
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Clayton women in running for leading awards- Monash Weekly
October 3, 2011
Southern Health chief executive Shelly Park has been nominated for the Telstra Victorian Business Women's Award
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World Heart Day- Channel 10 News
September 30, 2011
Monash Heart's leading cardiologist is urging Australians to change bad lifestyle habits
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Time to take heart and ditch unhealthy habits-Leader Community Newspaper
September 27, 2011
A leading health expert has warned that all the cutting-edge medicine in the world will not stop heart disease epidemic
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Pete's back in the running for marathon effort- Monash Weekly
September 27, 2011
When doctors told Peter Williams he would never run again, he was devastated.
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Ipad technology helps stroke victims- Bigpond News
September 23, 2011
Southern Health uses iPads in an Australian world-first speech pathology trial
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Speech iPad helps stroke victims-Sky News
September 23, 2011
Southern Health uses iPad technology to give stroke victims a voice
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September 23, 2011
Southern Health uses iPads in an Australian world-first speech pathology trial
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Awesome foursome save Narre Warren teen- Berwick Leader
September 21, 2011
Young footballer Troy Wright thanks four people he believed helped save his life.
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Berwick donor helps healing for needy countries-Casey Weekly
September 20, 2011
A mystery Berwick benefactor has donated more than $50,000 to help finance a surgical team's visit to Nauru last month.
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Southern Health funding boost- Monash Weekly
September 19, 2011
Southern Health's palliative care service at McCulloch House to receive $100,000 boost
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Top surgery skills honed- Star News Berwick
September 15, 2011
The upskilling of Fiji's first paediatric surgeon at Casey Hospital will be a welcome change for the small country.
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Southern Health rolls out iPads, BYOT, wireless network- CIO Magazine
September 14, 2011
Southern Health rolls out iPads, a 'bring your own' technology policy and the trial of an internal wireless network
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Mates really cut it for Belgrave South youngster- Free Press Leader
September 14, 2011
When his best mate was diagnosed with a brain tumour, Michael Domanski, was determined to help
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Cystic Fibrosis research project-Channel 9 News
September 13, 2011
Doctors at Monash Medical Centre launch new Cystic Fibrosis research project
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Young patients abuzz at end of pain - Herald Sun
September 9, 2011
CHILDREN no longer need fear needles - a new device has made jabs pain free.
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Husband's gift of love saves wife
September 8, 2011
Their love was put to the test when Beverley Wykes developed a life-threatening kidney condition But her husband came through with the goods.
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A perfect match- Channel 7 Sunrise
September 6, 2011
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September 6, 2011
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September 6, 2011
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September 6, 2011
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Kidney transplant at Monash Medical Centre strengthens couple's bond- Waverley Leader
September 6, 2011
After 48 years with his wife Beverley, Barry faced one of his toughest decisions.
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Cardiac concerns get rapid response- Monash Weekly
September 6, 2011
Patients to be referred by a GP to see a cardiologist within three to five days, instead of the traditional months-long wait.
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Clayton brain op for PNG man- Waverley Leader
August 24, 2011
Today, a man will have life-saving surgery for free at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton.
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New radical Parkinson's treatment- 6:30pm With George Negus
August 23, 2011
New radical Parkinson's treatment- 6:30pm With George Negus
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Southern Health’s Kingston Centre has celebrated 100 years of supporting elderly residents in Cheltenham.
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Major mental health boost for Dandenong- Health Victoria
August 18, 2011
Residents in the south-east of Melbourne will now have access to better services
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Some huffed and puffed their way through the half marathon, others took a more leisurely five kilometre walk along the Yarra.
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Baby battler Jaylen shows what he is made of-Knox Leader
October 10, 2011
Little Jaylen Betka-Cornish had something the judges at a baby show couldn’t see at first glance - courage.
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Still smiling after four kidney transplant- Waverley Leader
August 17, 2011
If you think one kidney transplant is pretty tough, try having four.
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August 17, 2011
Channel 7 follows the story of a toddler's brave battle with a rare genetic disorder
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In his darkest moment, James Griffiths found love- Herald Sun
August 16, 2011
James Griffiths has never seen his wife or toddler son, but he thinks that's a small price to pay for their love.
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He's living proof- Oakleigh Monash Leader
August 16, 2011
If you think one kidney transplant is pretty tough, try having four.
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August 16, 2011
Southern Health partners with meditation capsules to introduce new program in primary schools
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Heart attack's double jeopardy-Monash Weekly
August 16, 2011
A report by Heart-Support Australia has found 90 per cent of heart attack survivors were unaware they were susceptible to another heart attack.
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Patient takes lifestyle warning to heart- Monash Weekly
August 16, 2011
When David Jobson woke with a pain below his left shoulder blade last Sunday week, he initially thought he was suffering from indigestion.
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August 16, 2011
Gippsland families will benefit from an initiative bringing specialist care closer to home for the region’s youngest patients.
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Painting a heartfelt gift- Dandenong Leader
August 10, 2011
Dandenong South artist Nelus Oana will never forget February 26, this year.
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Heartfelt art with a twist-Greater Dandenong Weekly
August 9, 2011
Dandenong artist Nelus Oana says suffering a heart attack was like an unexpected twister going across a calm country road
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There are twins in Miranda Dummett’s family, so she wasn’t so surprised when there were two tiny hearts beating in her belly.
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Miracle arrival strikes the right chords-Franskton Leader
August 9, 2011
Emma Morriss entered the world in a rush, but her performance since has been right on key.
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A new specialist treatment centre for people with eating disorders will open in Monash next month.
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Exercise in kindness- Oakleigh Monash Leader
August 9, 2011
Children with cystic fibrosis can now exercise more at Monash Medical Centre after a donation from the Clayton RSL.
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TEENAGER Ryan Aun was unaware that a "tangle of worms" made up of abnormal arteries and veins had formed in his brain until he collapsed.
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Mum's double life in donor queue- The Herald Sun
August 4, 2011
Mother of five is patiently waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant
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A leading world expert in eating disorders,Christopher Fairburn, tours Monash Medical Centre.
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August 3, 2011
Southern Health Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Ton Tran talks to channel 9 about sports injuries.
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A $21 MILLION mental health unit was opened at Dandenong Hospital last week.
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July 20, 2011
Associate Professor, Chris Kimber from Monash Children's features in a 60 Minutes story on utero surgery
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July 20, 2011
13-year-old boy taken to Monash Medical Centre Clayton after going into a cardiac arrest during a football match.
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Recognition for young nurse- Waverley Leader
July 14, 2011
Monash Medical Centre nurse Elise Robinson receives the Len and Edna Hawkett Award for Outstanding Post Graduate Paediatric Nurse.
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Mountain Medics- Star News Berwick
July 19, 2011
A Team of doctors and nurses from Casey Hospital recently returned from a 38 day medical trip to Nepal where they set up a medical clinic for villagers.
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Thank God for Monash Children's Hospital- The Herald Sun
July 12, 2011
The Herald Sun takes you inside Monash Children's with stories of some of the hospital's bravest young patients.
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Staff at Monash Medical Centre take on various fitness challenges to raise money for Monash Children's.
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July 12, 2011
Molly and Teaghan buddy up with teddy bears donated to the Monash Medical Centre by whitegoods manufacturer Asko.
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The City of Dandenong is in the midst of a significant architectural renewal. Numerous projects aimed at developing the area are under way Including additions to Dandenong Hospital.
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Botox bid to iron out asthma-Herald Sun
June 29, 2011
It works wonders on wrinkles, but Botox could soon help severe asthma sufferers breathe easier.
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Latrobe Valley's youngest patients are set to benefit from a new initiative which would bring specialist care closer to home.
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
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June 29, 2011
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Prof Phil Bardin talks to Derryn Hinch on 3AW Drive
June 29, 2011
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ASTHMA patients will be injected with Botox in a world-first trial aimed at retraining the vocal chords to relieve breathlessness.
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Australian doctors will inject botox into the larynx of patients with severe asthma in an effort to relax muscle spasms that may be causing them difficulty breathing.
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Botox being used to treat asthma- ABC News
June 28, 2011
Botox may soon not only be used to eliminate wrinkles, but to smooth the way for sufferers of severe asthma.
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Botox has smoothed many a line on celebrity faces but now it is being touted as the latest asthma treatment.
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MonashHeart doctors say while the odds were stacked high against 36-year-old Kirsty Liddell to survive the cardiac arrest, she is among a generation of women who don't understand heart disease is the...
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Casey grandma in run for kids' cause - Cranbourne Leader
June 24, 2011
RAISING money for vital medical equipment for the children’s hospital has just become a little closer to Colleen White’s heart.
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Community help is easy to swallow - Dandenong Leader
June 24, 2011
AN ARMY of medical professionals, patients and families from Monash Medical Centre is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser yet.
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Chris doing last rounds - Greater Dandenong Star
June 24, 2011
Chris Trapani will retire in July after 41 years as a nurse at the Dandenong Hospital.
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Makayla Worrall has a reason to smile - Herald Sun
June 21, 2011
The cheeky smile is still there, but happily her story has changed. Makayla Worrall is now discovering life as a healthy four-year-old.
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June 21, 2011
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It was a painfully poignant moment when this young Victorian couple had to tie the knot without their sick son.
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Thumbs up for Casey Hospital - Berwick Leader
June 10, 2011
Casey Hospital is beating the state average in its treatment of patients in its emergency department.
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June 9, 2011
Free immunisations for parents wil help protect infants from whooping cough.
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Deadly whooping cough on rise - Herald Sun
June 9, 2011
Whooping cough cases have more than doubled in Victoria, prompting the Government to extend a vaccination program for parents of newborns.
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'Cocoon' strategy to fight epidemic - The Age
June 9, 2011
Parents of newborns should immunise themselves against whooping cough as reported cases of the highly contagious disease have doubled to more than 4000 in Victoria this year, health authorities say.
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At just 402 days old, Tobey Mitchell doesn't know what life is like outside his hospital cot.
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June 9, 2011
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Baby Angelina truly is a "little miracle angel".
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Tea and Hitchener - Monash Weekly
June 6, 2011
Scones and tea were the news of the day when television newsreader Peter Hitchener dropped by the Monash Cancer Centre for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
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Doctors at Monash Medical Centre said research into Botox and occupational therapy at their paediatric rehabilitation service had shown dramatic results, especially in Dakota, who has become more...
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Baby Eliza is fighting bronchiolitis at Monash Children's Hospital.
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Rob and Victoria's child, Luca, is a "little miracle."
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May 23, 2011
Staff at Southern Health will participate in the RunMelbourne charity event to raise funds for Monash Children's.
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Mrs Bueler started volunteering in the gift shop of the Clayton hospital when it opened in the 1980s.
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Mums rise to the challenge - Herald Sun
May 16, 2011
Double trouble and triplet treat - these mums are in line for some extra Mother's Day pampering.
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Donna Markham at Monash Medical Centre looking into why some patients are frequent presenters to emergency departments.
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May 9, 2011
Loretta Sanders says volunteering at Casey Hospital is a rewarding experience.
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May 9, 2011
New evidence is emerging that shows children aren't getting enough sleep.
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May 9, 2011
If you want to save lives, you need to be ready at a moment’s notice.
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Ella Gardner enjoyed her first birthday at Monash Children's.
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They are connected, no strings attached - Star News Berwick
April 28, 2011
Casey Hospital is the first metropolitan hospital in Victoria to be fitted with a completely wireless computer network.
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Hospital hijinks - Monash Weekly
April 27, 2011
Eight-year-old Ben might have thought it was all a bit of a song and dance at Monash Children's Hospital when Hi-5 popped in for a visit.
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Doctor goes the distance for patient - Herald Sun
April 27, 2011
A doctor is going above and beyond the call of duty for his pint-sized patient.
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Patient details at touch of a screen - Herald Sun
April 27, 2011
Doctors armed with iPads can update patients' records in the blink of an eye as they make their rounds.
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Dakar champ is all heart - Health Victoria
April 14, 2011
World Dakar Rally driver Bruce Garland has undergone successful bypass surgery after being admitted to Southern Health’s MonashHeart during a business trip.
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Dream comes true for Monash kids
April 14, 2011
Four Monash Children’s patients with chronic illnesses travelled to Dreamworld on the Gold Coast for a Kids Day Out trip.
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Outreach support for local patients - Latrobe Valley Express
April 13, 2011
Despite having a progressive debilitating disease, siblings Simone and Trevor Annells are living life to the fullest. The pair have received treatment and care from Monash Children's Southern Health...
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Monash Children's oncologist Peter Downie speaks of Simone's tremendous battle...
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Heartache and humour for Tyler - Waverly Leader
March 29, 2011
14 month old Tyler Boswell's life changing surgery at Monash Children's - Tyler's story in photos and video.
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Tassie teen an inspiration - Channel 7 News
March 24, 2011
Phil Panton is making regular trips to Monash Children's for a rare condition.
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Garland recovering from open-heart surgery - RallySport Mag
March 24, 2011
Aside from the wonderful care at MonashHeart, the Garland family was buoyed by messages from around Australia and the world.
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Ride for sick kids - Cooma Monaro Express
March 24, 2011
Riders have raised close to $1 million for organisations including Monash Children's.
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Bruce Garland emergency pitstop - Monash Weekly
March 24, 2011
Rally car driver Bruce Garland has plenty of jokes for heart surgeon Professor Ian Meredith.
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Kids go on trip of their dreams - Berwick Star
March 18, 2011
Mua Tuigamala was one of four Monash Children's Hospital patients chosen to go on a free trip to Dreamworld.
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Melbourne businessmen are nearing the end of a 1,100 Chain Reaction bike ride from Sydney to Melbourne to raise $300,000 for an MRI incubator in the Monash Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Mental health unit opens at Monash - Health Victoria
March 15, 2011
Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge has officially opened a new prevention and recovery service in Monash.
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New mental health service for Dandenong - Dandenong Leader
March 15, 2011
New jobs and more beds are the hallmarks of Southern Health’s revamped mental health service in Dandenong.
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Mum Karen Johnson shows the way - Monash Weekly
March 15, 2011
Karen Johnson may well be feeling light-headed after losing her locks for World's Greatest Shave.
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Ksenia Bettany had two reasons to celebrate last week - her 70th birthday and 50 years of nursing.
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Battler Ashlee back on her feet - Herald Sun
March 7, 2011
A one-in-a-million infection nearly claimed Ashlee Teo's life but now she's making great strides towards recovery.
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Narre Warren mum's "miracle baby" - Berwick Leader
March 2, 2011
Thanks to dialysis, Nancy Martinez gave birth to a new baby girl at Monash Medical Centre.
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Baby blessing worth all the pain - Herald Sun
March 1, 2011
Nancy Martinez had one-month-old Sienna after being told she could have no more children.
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Couple thunderstruck with love - Waverley Leader
February 28, 2011
Mr Gibbs is well-known for playing Zodo the Clown at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton once a fortnight.
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Rowville boy ready for the fight of his life - Knox Leader
February 28, 2011
A Rowville mum has a message for families whose children are battling life-threatening illnesses: never give up.
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The gift of life - Monash Weekly
February 28, 2011
Organ donation can be a taboo subject; Sam Bolitho and Tristan Maddocks find out why more families need to talk about it.
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Hannah's priceless gift for big brother - Knox Leader
February 28, 2011
A Rowville girl will be giving her big brother the gift of life as he battles blood cancer.
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Journey now joyous for Pakenham family - Pakenham Cardinia Leader
February 25, 2011
Support of a Pakenham family has given a Fijian girl a fresh start at life after she was treated at Monash Medical Centre.
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Littlies are big with form Bulldog Luke Darcy - Herald Sun
February 25, 2011
Like most fathers, former footy star Luke Darcy wants the best for his brood of four.
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Speaking out on the traumas of abuse - Greater Dandenong Weekly
February 21, 2011
SECASA is holding an official launch of the DVD, Back on Track, at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton at 6pm on Wednesday.
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Australian-first DVD to help victims of sexual abuse - Dandenong Leader
February 21, 2011
A Southern Health sexual assault crisis centre is breaking new ground with the launch of an Australian-first DVD Back on Track.
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The Melbourne parents of a baby born with a one-in-a-million genetic condition say they are delighted their little girl's daily shot of life will be guaranteed.
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The learning curve begins for intern - Greater Dandenong Weekly
February 18, 2011
Helena Sim has just finished her first month as an intern at the Dandenong Hospital and says she's learnt something new every day.
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Island friendship saves the life of little Abigail - The Age
February 16, 2011
Miri Morris thanks Monash Children's for saving the life of baby Abigial.
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February 16, 2011
Baby Abigail has been given new hope thanks to neurosurgeons and Monash Children's.
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Second chance - Channel 7 News
February 16, 2011
Life-saving surgery for baby Abigial has given a Figian family a second chance.
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Gift of life - Channel Ten News
February 16, 2011
Monash Children's surgeons remove a rare cyst from baby Abigail's brain.
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Close Call - Channel Nine News
February 16, 2011
Monash Children's doctors warn that a rare type pneumonia is becoming more common.
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Bouncing back - Channel Seven News
February 7, 2011
13-year-old Courtney Day will soon be heading home after her second kidney transplant at Monash Children's.
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Teenager finds her perfect match - Herald Sun
February 7, 2011
Thirteen-year-old Courtney Day is looking forward to going home after having her second kidney transplant.
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Rite of passage as intern does rounds - Casey Weekly
February 4, 2011
TO say Amy Khoo is in for a busy year would be an understatement.
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Fighting back - Channel Seven News
February 4, 2011
Young Joel Waters has beaten cancer and is now inspiring others.
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Enduring chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 7year old Joel Waters has still managed to achieve an orange belt in karate.
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Medics take their work to new heights - Casey Weekly
February 2, 2011
Casey Hospital staff will soon travel to Nepal to set up a pioneering healthcare clinic.
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Sarah Powh fights her way home - Herald Sun
January 28, 2011
When little Sarah Powh found out she had a tumour the size of a grapefruit, she wanted to see it.
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Proud Aussie makes us smile - Waverley Leader
January 28, 2011
NORM Gibbs has brought joy, laughter and happiness to many a sad face in Monash and beyond.
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Monash Children's warning on handlebar injuries - Channel Ten News
January 24, 2011
Surgeons remove a bike handlebar from a young boy's thigh.
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Monash Children's surgeons remove handlebar from boy's leg.
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Super-prem Kian kicks on - Knox Leader
January 24, 2011
Knox’s most famous premature baby is still beating all the odds.
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When tiny steps get tough - Waverley Leader
January 19, 2011
When Tahlia De Ford was born, the little baby could hardly breathe.
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Toast to good life on Doris's day - Greater Dandenong Weekly
January 17, 2011
Doris Vale might have just turned 103, but she is far livelier than many people a quarter of her age.
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Braeside Rotary puts lifesaving money where Ursula's heart is - Mordialloc Chelsea Leader
January 12, 2011
Braeside Rotary and Monash Medical Centre have helped save the life of an East Timorese teenager.
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Baby boom at Dandenong Hospital - Dandenong Leader
January 12, 2011
The maternity ward at Dandenong Hospital is under the pump amid a new year baby boom.
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Baby's right on time - Casey Weekly
January 12, 2011
Little Jade Elisabeth Maus took the honours as Victoria's first baby born in 2011 when she arrived at Casey Hospital.
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Triplets united with Mum and Dad - Herald Sun Video
January 12, 2011
Proud parents hold their three daughters together for the first time.
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Love equals three babies minus sleep - Herald Sun
January 12, 2011
Proud parents Toby and Miranda have welcomed triplet girls into the world.
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Angel wings her way home - Herald Sun
December 21, 2010
Tiny Lexi Akira Heels is making her parents' Christmas wishes come true.
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