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Radiation is used in many ways throughout SA Medical Imaging (SAMI). The WCH is committed to ensuring that this radiation is used safely and in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Radiography is the imaging of body structures using x-rays. X-ray examinations are fast. Most procedures are quicker than 15 minutes.

National Reconciliation Week is recognised each year. A spirit of goodwill, mutual respect and recognition of the effects of colonisation on Australia’s first people are the symbolic cornerstones of the reconciliation effort.

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital is the first SA Health hospital to accept electronic referrals to outpatient clinics replacing fax and letter referrals. This started Wednesday, 13 September 2023 .

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital has a range of specialist outpatient clinics. Referral guidelines have been specifically developed for Medical Practitioners who are referring patients for outpatient care.

Information on the range of urgent care services, including virtual services, offered by the Women's and Children's Health Network.

The Nephrology Department incorporates the WCH Dialysis Unit and provides inpatient and outpatient services for children and young people living in South Australia and parts of NT who suffer from kidney disease, high blood pressure and kidney failure.

WCHN aims to be a leader in quality health research, partnering with other research organisations in Australia and overseas, and translating research into innovative and improved services.

The Rheumatology Unit provides a state-wide service in all aspects of paediatric rheumatology for infants, children and adolescents.

The Anaesthesia and Recovery nursing staff of Rogerson Theatres provide expert nursing care before, during and after surgery and anaesthetic for women and children at the WCH.

Rogerson Operating Theatres provides 24 hour children's and maternity operating theatre services for the WCH.

Rose ward is a 17 bed medical/surgical ward that primarily looks after babies from birth to 12 months.

The Paediatric Rehabilitation Department is provides intensive rehabilitation for children/adolescents with an acquired (and often catastrophic) reduction in function due to trauma, illness or medical procedures.