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Phone: (07) 3646 8111

Register now for the #NextCare Health Conference 2022

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20 hours ago

As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients.

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said.

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients' needs are heard and met.” 🥰
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As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients. 

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said. 

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients needs are heard and met.” 🥰
2 days ago

After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didn't want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be.

"You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills," Simone said.

"You've got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go," Connor said.
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After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didnt want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be. 

You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills, Simone said. 

Youve got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go, Connor said.
3 days ago

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
... See MoreSee Less

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
4 days ago

The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand.

"One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse," Kurt said.

"The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better."

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
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The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand. 

One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse, Kurt said. 

The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better.

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
5 days ago

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet

By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.
... See MoreSee Less

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol 
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet
 
By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.

Latest news


More news

Events


More events
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual ED first.

Metro North Health

Level 14, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
20 hours ago

As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients.

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said.

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients' needs are heard and met.” 🥰
... See MoreSee Less

As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients. 

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said. 

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients needs are heard and met.” 🥰
2 days ago

After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didn't want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be.

"You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills," Simone said.

"You've got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go," Connor said.
... See MoreSee Less

After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didnt want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be. 

You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills, Simone said. 

Youve got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go, Connor said.
3 days ago

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
... See MoreSee Less

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
4 days ago

The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand.

"One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse," Kurt said.

"The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better."

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
... See MoreSee Less

The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand. 

One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse, Kurt said. 

The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better.

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
5 days ago

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet

By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.
... See MoreSee Less

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol 
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet
 
By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.

Register now for the #NextCare Health Conference 2022
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual ED first.
Level 14, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

Register now for the #NextCare Health Conference 2022

Latest news


More news

Events


More events

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
20 hours ago

As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients.

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said.

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients' needs are heard and met.” 🥰
... See MoreSee Less

As the acting nurse unit manager of the cognitive assessment and management unit at TPCH, Jake is passionate about enhancing quality of life for patients. 

Jake’s role involves facilitating the staff learning experience through role modelling, peer talks, and in supporting the unit in managing and de-escalating behaviour of concerns and participating in the creation and implementation of specific care intervention management plans.

“I’m particularly passionate about promoting innovation in dementia care while ensuring the safety of the people involved in it,” he said. 

“I value kindness and compassion and am very passionate about ensuring my patients needs are heard and met.” 🥰
2 days ago

After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didn't want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be.

"You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills," Simone said.

"You've got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go," Connor said.
... See MoreSee Less

After a placement at the Caboolture emergency department in 2021, registered nurses Simone and Connor knew they didnt want to work anywhere else. 🥰

The busy and fast-paced environment of an emergency department is not for the faint-hearted, but for Simone and Connor, this is where they want to be. 

You see such a variety of patients that you really fast track your skills, Simone said. 

Youve got to have the personality for this department, and the ability to jump in and learn quickly and on the go, Connor said.
3 days ago

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
... See MoreSee Less

A research team from the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH is bringing new hope to patients like Lucas who suffer from chronic lung disease. 🫁

The ’Telo-Scope’ Study is investigating a new treatment aimed at reversing cell ageing to slow the progression of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious chronic disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.

Pulmonary Fibrosis and Lung Transplant Physician, Dr John Mackintosh said that existing treatments only target the end stage of the disease process, when most of the damage has already been done

“Through our trial, we are hoping to target the underlying cause of pulmonary fibrosis, with the idea being that if we are able to lengthen a person’s telomeres this might ameliorate the progression of lung fibrosis,” Dr Mackintosh said.

“In the long term, our goal is to identify a treatment that provides much improved survival and quality of life for patients with this debilitating disease.” 💙
4 days ago

The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand.

"One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse," Kurt said.

"The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better."

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
... See MoreSee Less

The future of our kidneys is in good hands with Kurt, a PhD Student in the conjoint internal medicine laboratory renal medicine group at the RBWH and Pathology Queensland. 🫶

All of his hard work was recently recognised, awarded runner up for a presentation at the 2023 kidney conference in New Zealand. 

One of my research projects is looking at how to use urine to detect if a patients kidney disease will progress any further, which means we can offer better treatment before it gets worse, Kurt said. 

The goal is to improve diagnostics to enable better outcomes for patients and treat them better.

#ShoutoutSaturday👏
5 days ago

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet

By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.
... See MoreSee Less

World Heart Day is a reminder to everyone to take care of their hearts. This year’s campaign focuses on the essential step of knowing our hearts first.

When we know more, we can take better care, so we asked Dr Louise a staff specialist cardiologist at RBWH her top three tips on managing heart health.

♥️ See your GP or attend emergency if any symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations arise
♥️ Regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol 
♥️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, regular moderate intensity exercise and eating a healthy mediterranean diet
 
By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat cardiovascular disease.

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