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RAH’s Survive and Thrive group: “I feel valued, understood and not alone.”
The Royal Adelaide Hospital recently hosted the first Survive and Survive group session for 2024 -- pictured are participants Tim and Tammy with physiotherapist Simone. Thanks to continual improvements in medicine, more critically ill patients survive a period in...
New research reveals the importance of psychosocial care for people with IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic digestive condition that causes disruption to gut function, often leading to debilitating pain, overwhelming tiredness and other physical symptoms. But for people affected, the impacts extend beyond the physical. Taryn...
How sensitive heart arteries cause chest pain with Associate Professor Rosanna Tavella
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research that is helping patients with a type of chest pain known as angina. We learn that while most angina results from physical blockages in small blood vessels supplying the heart, in...
Mural uplifts legacy of palliative care patients
A colourful mural is brightening a family space at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), providing comfort for palliative care patients and their loved ones at the most challenging of times. The vibrant painting was the brainchild of Central Adelaide Local Health...
Significant milestone for CALHN’s radiation therapy program
Central Adelaide’s SABR (stereotactic ablative radiotherapy) program has celebrated its 10th anniversary of treating SA’s first ever patient. SABR aims to specifically target tumours in the body with high doses of radiation therapy, while limiting the dose to...
And the winner is … innovation! Central Adelaide wins two Premier’s Excellence Awards 2023
Researchers and clinicians from Central Adelaide Local Health Network won two Driving Innovation prizes in the 2023 Premier's Excellence Awards. The innovation categories recognise public servants who have demonstrated commitment and support for new ideas and...
Meaningful impact: Great minds benefit from great mentors
For many early career researchers, a supportive mentor can be a key ingredient for future achievements. Alia Cibich is the Clinical Data Manager at the RAH’s Bone Marrow Transplant and an emerging medical science researcher at the Central Adelaide Local Health...
Science and family create personal connection to research excellence
CALHN Our People Season 1 Episode 5 As well as having a strong personal connection to the life-saving power of bone marrow transplantation, Alia Cibich is the Clinical Data Manager at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, a statewide service delivered by the...
How diet can support patient recovery after ICU with Associate Professor Lee-anne Chapple
Video series: Translating Research In this episode, we hear about research aimed at helping patients recover muscle mass lost during a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). We learn that while more patients are surviving ICU, slow recovery and delayed...
Premier’s Award selection for excellence in research, innovation and mental healthcare
Commitment to public service is clear at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Four CALHN entries to the 2023 Premier’s Excellence Awards have been announced as finalists. Dr Griffith Perkins is a finalist in the category Emerging Young Talent –...
RAH’s innovative, nurse-led approach to address major blood loss
Blood loss is a major challenge after traumatic accidents and for some surgery patients. As managers within the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) Anaesthetic Nursing Team, Therese and Daryl have established a team of specifically trained nurses that provides a safe and...
Healing together: SA Pharmacy launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
SA Pharmacy takes another step forward in its commitment to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing with the launch of its new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP builds upon the existing SA Pharmacy Aboriginal Health Strategic Plan 2023 -2027+, emphasising...
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