It all started in May of 2008, my wife Janine and I had our first overseas holiday booked to Europe. We had saved our money for this for quite some time, our trip of a lifetime. Leading up to this time, I was feeling tired at times and wasn’t always [...]
Words from our Mission Integration Manager, Julie Wain "Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Aikenhead. For those unfamiliar with our history, Mary Aikenhead was the foundress of the Sisters of Charity and all St Vincent’s hospitals around the world. She was, without a doubt, a remarkable woman and [...]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprises of a group of conditions that cause inflammation of the digestive tract and includes Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. IBD is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 18-35. Hence, it follows that a majority of women will conceive for the first time after their [...]
Birth announcements almost always mention a baby's birthweight – it forms a considerable point of interest for parents, family and friends alike. Beyond this social curiosity, birthweight is an important health measure, as very small or very large babies may need additional care. A significant component of pregnancy care is [...]
Dr Kemble Wang has recently joined the team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, East Melbourne and Kew campuses. He is an upper limb orthopaedic surgeon with a very sub-specialised interest in paediatric and adolescent upper limb conditions. “Upper limb problems in children and adolescents form a very small and niche [...]
Your pregnancy is a highly personal experience and requires individualised care, specific to your own health and lifestyle needs. Dr Peter England is dedicated to providing bespoke and compassionate care to every patient to ensure they have the best pregnancy possible. Peter has worked in both Australia and the UK. [...]
Most women know that a normal symptom of early pregnancy is nausea and occasional vomiting. There is nothing unusual about this and mild cases are annoying, but not a cause for concern. Sometimes the condition is severe and requires medical help to avoid dehydration and help you function in your [...]
Runners love to talk about running through the pain. And while a certain amount of tough love is necessary to make it to the finish line, running through real, injury-related pain is often the fastest way to the operating theatre. “The seeds of major, long-term injuries can be planted years [...]
Pounding the pavement proved more of a health hazard than benefit? At the risk of sounding like a negative Nanna, looking after your injuries shouldn’t be an afterthought – it should be a priority. Mr Andrew Chia, specialist orthopaedic surgeon with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne, says knee injuries are [...]
We’re all for embracing our age and loving the ageing process; they’re called the golden years for a reason. But alas, ageing and degeneration can cause a range of conditions and diseases, including a host that affect our bones, muscles and joint health. Left untreated, these can lead to discomfort, [...]