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In-built pandemic response features set the RAH up for success during COVID-19
Proactive pandemic planning in the design of the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has paid dividends, according to a recent research review. The in-depth review of the RAH’s capabilities throughout the COVID-19 response, published in Australian Health Review,...
New initiatives to help close the gap for Aboriginal people with cancer
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians experience significantly higher cancer incidence and mortality compared to non-Aboriginal Australians. Aboriginal people with cancer come to the Royal Adelaide Hospital or The Queen Elizabeth Hospital from across...
The Kidney Mums Project: Advancing pregnancy planning and care for women with kidney disease
A share of more than $1 million worth of research grants from The Hospital Research Foundation Group will go towards helping people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) navigate the enormously complex decisions throughout pregnancy. Women with known CKD are often...
CALHN leads Australia in rollout of professional accountability program for medical workforce
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) will be among the first health networks in Australia to introduce an internationally-recognised workforce culture program aimed at addressing poor professional behaviours that can undermine patient safety.
Handover to GPs – Giving GPs the discharge summaries they need
Central Adelaide LHN (CALHN) doctors have completed a successful overhaul of the way they produce medical discharge summaries for general practitioners (GPs).
Research grant to improve outcomes for hip replacement patients
The long-term health of the 50,000 people who have undergone hip replacement each year will be enhanced thanks to a share of a $1.7m worth of research grants from The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) Group. Dr Stuart Callary and his colleagues, including the...
Mega grant for megadose vitamin C and sepsis research
Preventing sepsis deaths is a huge priority for hospitals and a $390,000 research grant from The Hospital Research Foundation Group will kickstart the first randomised control trial in humans, testing megadose vitamin c as a treatment. A quarter of all patients in...
Josh’s legacy improving lives of SA burns patients
Hundreds of South Australian burns patients are benefitting from the fundraising efforts of the Josh Deegan Foundation (JDF) each year, which is dedicated to supporting patient care at Royal Adelaide Hospital’s world-class Burn Unit. Established to celebrate and...
Culturally safe environment increasing dialysis attendance
The Kanggawodli Dialysis Service provides a culturally safe environment for consumers to access haemodialysis, which is helping to improve attendance. The service has two dialysis chairs and is the only health service that offers dialysis and accommodation for...
Celebrating the trailblazing women of health care and research
To celebrate International Women’s Day here at Central Adelaide we look back at the many and varied contributions women have made to health care over the years. Read about the dedicated women who have provided vital care for our community, contributed to research...
Central Adelaide women reflect on gender bias and inequity
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the impact of women, to reflect on change and to call for more in order to break down gender inequity. We asked some of our Central Adelaide staff for their experiences and reflections on gender bias – read their...
SA researchers pioneer discovery of genetic mutation responsible for stillbirth and chronic disease
South Australian researchers have led the way on a world first discovery, identifying a genetic mutation responsible for a lymphatic disorder that may cause stillbirth or severe, chronic disease in affected children. Identifying the link Scientists from CALHN’s SA...
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