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Latest news
Following your instincts is an important life lesson
Go with your gut instinct and don’t fear fear! This is one of the ways that Tessa Beale approaches her life.
RBWH Patient Molly celebrates four years in remission
For former Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital patient Molly, there is plenty to celebrate, marking her fourth year in remission with a visit from this year's Australian Idol winner, Royston
New blockbuster unveiled at Cooinda House
Some real-life stars and memorable movie characters attended a red-carpet gala event to premiere the new blockbuster at Cooinda House.
British doctor Ross embarks on a new chapter down under
For emergency medicine registrar Ross, the allure of Australia’s healthcare system, coupled with the country’s favourable living conditions, have landed the British export at Caboolture Hospital.
Events
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program - Virtual Workshop - FULL
Date: 6 October 2023
8:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Virtual workshop
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
/ MetroNorthHHS
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👏
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.
The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.
As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌
"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.
"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️
Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.
"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.
"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.
"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶
Latest news
Following your instincts is an important life lesson
Go with your gut instinct and don’t fear fear! This is one of the ways that Tessa Beale approaches her life.
RBWH Patient Molly celebrates four years in remission
For former Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital patient Molly, there is plenty to celebrate, marking her fourth year in remission with a visit from this year's Australian Idol winner, Royston
Events
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program - Virtual Workshop - FULL
Date: 6 October 2023
8:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Virtual workshop
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
/ MetroNorthHHS
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👏
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.
The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.
As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌
"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.
"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️
Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.
"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.
"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.
"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶
Latest news
Following your instincts is an important life lesson
Go with your gut instinct and don’t fear fear! This is one of the ways that Tessa Beale approaches her life.
Events
Queensland Health Spirometry Training Program - Virtual Workshop - FULL
Date: 6 October 2023
8:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Virtual workshop
The Spirometry training program provides clinicians with the skills, knowledge and specific competencies required to perform spirometry to international standards and Queensland Health guidelines.
/ MetroNorthHHS
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👏
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.
The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded their Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department, meaning more capacity to care for the growing North Brisbane community! 🙌
TPCH Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist Francesco “Joe” Passantino said short stay units are used for patients who require additional monitoring without the need for hospital admission.
“We treat a range of patients in our Short Stay Treatment Area including mild concussions, elderly patients who have had a fall, or patients requiring short-term IV antibiotics.”
“The refurbishment allows us to spend extra time with these patients before deciding next steps, and also improves our ability to move patients through the emergency department more effectively.” 🥰
Following a stroke which left Harvey with left hand side weakness and poor balance, the STARS team were on a mission to help him regain his independence again.
As luck would have it, physiotherapists had already requested a slip trainer device to be made by the rehab engineering team, that would assist in achieving one of Harvey's goals to be able to balance well enough to take a bus. 🚌
"The slip trainer is a board with castors and a push handle that allows the therapy team to provide reactive perturbation and step training, meaning the patient has to react and step to catch their balance," Oli from rehab engineering said.
"Harvey did fantastic, this boosted his confidence in his ability to achieve his goal." ♥️
Bette-Anne has dedicated 30 years to caring for patients recovering from a traumatic brain injury. ♥️
Currently working as the clinical nurse consultant of the brain injury rehab unit at STARS, Bette-Anne acts as the link between the acute hospital helping to identify which patients are ready for rehab, education and upskilling the nurses, and emotional support for the families.
"My job as a nurse is walking that journey with the patient and their family, helping them navigate this scenario which is often a difficult and stressful time," Bette-Anne said.
"I've always had a passion for the brain injury department. There is so much pain and loss, and for me it’s about being support for the patient and families and getting the patient as close to 100% as we can, to eventually get them home in their community to have a functional and meaningful life.
"My passion comes from a strong belief that each person deserves an opportunity." 🫶