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Making change for patients facing a cancer diagnosis

We recently had the honour of unveiling a plaque at the Monash Health Clinical Trials Centre, to recognise our patient and advocate Effie Atkins, for her incredible contributions to cancer research. After standard cancer treatments could not stop the spread of her own aggressive liver cancer, Effie began taking part in an immunotherapy trial and created a fundraising event, ‘Dr Hope’, in support of the Monash

Help build an ‘ICU of the Future’ – Emma’s story

Emma’s pregnancy was considered low risk. She, her husband, Andrew and their 3‑year‑old daughter, Mia were eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Pippa. At just 29-years-old, Emma was healthy, active, and excited to embrace life as a mum of two.  But within hours of giving birth, everything changed…  “I was fine that morning – I had a shower, spoke to my

Your chance to WIN a brand-new BMW in support of Monash Children’s Hospital!

Buy your Monash Children’s Hospital Car Raffle ticket today for your chance to win a brand-new BMW X1 sDrive18i, valued at $79,703. There are only 1,000 tickets available at $100 each, growing your chances to drive home in style!  Proudly supported by SMART – Exclusive salary packaging benefits provider to Monash Health – and Waverley BMW, ticket sales will support world-leading care for

Monash Health Business Breakfast: vaccinations in the workplace

This week, the Monash Health Foundation hosted a timely Business Breakfast and discussion, led by Professor Rhonda Stuart, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology at Monash Health, to work together to improve the health of our community ahead of the winter months. The event was the fifth in our Business Breakfast Series – connecting business leaders from across Victoria and discussed the importance

Compassionate care for breast cancer patients in our community

At Monash Health, we are privileged to have the support of five McGrath Cancer Care Nurses across our Moorabbin, Casey and Dandenong Hospitals.  The nurses’ important roles ensure that patients and families facing breast cancer across our local community receive expert and compassionate care when it matters most. They provide clinical, psychosocial, practical, and emotional support.  ‘Our role is to support and advocate for patients and families. We are here to be their direct contact

Run Melbourne: Lace up for a cause and become a Charity Superstar!

Are you ready to make every step count? We are looking for passionate individuals to join the Monash Health Foundation at this year’s Run Melbourne and become Charity Superstars. Run alongside your friends, family and Monash Health care teams and work together towards a goal that will directly support our patients and their families. By

Community generosity shines at Buddhist Flower Ceremony

Community members gathered at the Wat Buddharangsi Buddhist Temple in Springvale South on Sunday, 29 March – celebrating the annual Buddhist Flower Ceremony.  The cultural event included traditional offerings, with the Cambodian community choosing to raise funds to support the Monash Health Foundation and young patients and their families at Monash Children’s Hospital.  Thanks to