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Welcome to the SA Health page SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention and quality care. SA Health is the brand name for a portfolio of health services and agencies including the Department for Health and Wellbeing, SA Ambulance Service, the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health, Preventive Health SA, and ten Local Health Networks. Information posted on any of SA Health’s social media channels is not intended to be individual medical advice and should not be considered medical advice, nor is it intended to replace consultation with a qualified doctor or other health care professional. Are you looking for information or to find a service?
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More South Australian children needing life-saving care can now be treated at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, follo...
25/10/2026

More South Australian children needing life-saving care can now be treated at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, following a major expansion of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

The upgrade adds three new intensive care beds and refurbishes an existing bay, bringing the unit to 16 beds.

The expansion delivers a larger, safer and more practical environment for patients, families and staff, helping the hospital respond to growing demand.

The expansion is also a step towards the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital, which will have a 20-bed PICU with room for four more beds if needed.

Meet Cole, a seven-year-old South Australian living with Hunter syndrome. 💙 Hunter syndrome, also known as MPS II, is a ...
24/10/2026

Meet Cole, a seven-year-old South Australian living with Hunter syndrome. 💙

Hunter syndrome, also known as MPS II, is a rare genetic condition that affects the body’s ability to break down certain substances. These build up over time, causing damage to organs and tissues. For some children, it also affects the brain, leading to the loss of skills they’ve already learnt.

For Cole and his family, life includes appointments, procedures, treatments and the uncertainty of living with a progressive condition.

But as his stepmum, Natarsha, explains, they also see “an incredible little boy who deserves every opportunity for a longer, healthier future”.

By sharing Cole’s story, his family hopes to help more people understand Hunter syndrome and its impact on children and those who love them.

“Our children need other people to know their names, understand their disease and stand beside them,” Natarsha says.

Thank you to Cole and his family for helping build understanding of Hunter syndrome.

There is a moderate thunderstorm asthma risk forecast today in the Riverland, Murraylands, and Mid North regions.While t...
23/10/2026

There is a moderate thunderstorm asthma risk forecast today in the Riverland, Murraylands, and Mid North regions.

While these areas have been identified, there is the potential for other areas of the state to also be impacted, depending on weather conditions.

Certain thunderstorm conditions can increase the risk of a sudden, severe reaction known as thunderstorm asthma. ⛈️

Thunderstorm asthma events are uncommon, but during specific weather conditions, some people may experience symptoms quickly.

You may be more likely to experience symptoms if you have asthma, hay fever, eczema or another allergic condition; COPD or another chronic lung condition; a significant heart condition; or a family history of allergies or asthma.

Symptoms include wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing and coughing. Symptoms can escalate very quickly and may become life threatening. If symptoms are severe or are not relieved by your usual asthma treatment, seek urgent medical help. Call Triple Zero (000) in a medical emergency.

To learn more, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/thunderstormasthma

23/10/2026

Food Recall Alert - ALDI Stores Farmdale Full Cream Long Life Milk - 1L

ALDI Stores are conducting a recall of the below product. The product has been available for sale at ALDI Stores and online in Victoria and South Australia.

Date marking: Best Before 05JUN27

The recall is due to microbial contamination (spoilage).

For more information see: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/default.aspx

Lead can be a health hazard and hidden inside everyday items in the home, including children’s toys. Lead is particul...
22/10/2026

Lead can be a health hazard and hidden inside everyday items in the home, including children’s toys.

Lead is particularly harmful to young children and unborn babies because it can affect their growth, brain and nervous system development.

Older toys made from wood, metal or ceramic can contain higher levels of lead. Some newer plastic toys with coloured coatings may also contain lead, especially if they were made overseas.

When buying children’s toys, check product information, safety warnings and buy from reputable Australian retailers, where possible.

Older or imported toys and furniture with chipped paint or coatings that are peeling or flaking should be wrapped, sealed and binned, to prevent the swallowing of lead-contaminated flakes and dust.

Be lead aware. To learn more about lead in the home visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/lead

Liver cancer is becoming more common in Australia, and it affects men three times as often as women. Most people who d...
22/10/2026

Liver cancer is becoming more common in Australia, and it affects men three times as often as women.

Most people who develop liver cancer already have an underlying liver disease. Looking after your liver and having regular liver checks gives you the best chance of staying well.

If you have questions or worries about liver cancer, you can call 1800 841 118 to talk with an expert liver nurse. It’s free and confidential.

To learn more, visit Liver Foundation or liver.org.au

The new Dementia Garden at Lyell McEwin Hospital is designed to support patients living with dementia and to offer a cal...
20/10/2026

The new Dementia Garden at Lyell McEwin Hospital is designed to support patients living with dementia and to offer a calming space for everyone who visits.

A familiar bus stop, accessible pathways, bee-friendly plants and purple blooms symbolising dementia awareness have all been chosen to promote comfort, dignity and connection.

The garden also invites fresh air, gentle exercise and time in nature, supporting the wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff alike.

A new pollen monitor at Mile End will help provide more accurate grass pollen forecasts and health advice. The automa...
20/10/2026

A new pollen monitor at Mile End will help provide more accurate grass pollen forecasts and health advice.

The automated monitor uses advanced imaging technology to identify and count airborne allergenic grass pollen. This gives us near real-time data, which supports forecasting and public health alerts.

South Australians can already use the AirRater app for air quality and environmental health information. Adding our locally collected pollen data will make the app even more useful. It will also help people better manage their health during pollen season.

We'll use this monitoring data to help develop a state-based extreme pollen event alert system. This will mean earlier warnings and better community awareness when pollen risk is high.

To learn more, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/pollen

Last week, people around the world came together for Global Wave of Light to honour babies who have died during pregnanc...
18/10/2026

Last week, people around the world came together for Global Wave of Light to honour babies who have died during pregnancy, childbirth, or infancy.

From 7pm to 8pm, candles were lit across time zones, creating a continuous wave of light that symbolised love, remembrance, and support for families who have experienced loss.

The Women and Children’s Division at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - NALHN joined in, lighting battery-operated candles in clinical units, wards, and administration areas.

Let’s all take a moment to pause and remember the precious lives gone too soon. 🕯️🤍

Cleaning your hands is an effective way to stop germs from spreading. While it’s now common practice, this wasn’t always...
18/10/2026

Cleaning your hands is an effective way to stop germs from spreading. While it’s now common practice, this wasn’t always the case.

Small habits like hand washing can make a difference to help stop the spread of infection. You can reduce the risk of getting sick or passing infections to others by:

• following health advice
• staying home when sick and seeking medical help if required
• performing hand hygiene by washing your hands or using hand sanitiser
• covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue (or your elbow)
• keeping areas / items clean.

To learn more, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/washwipecover

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