Media releases
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult on Brisbane’s northside who recently arrived from overseas.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
Transforming residential aged care through virtual and cinematic technologies and experiences
Virtual, robotic and cinematic technologies and experiences are at the forefront of residential aged care now being delivered and trailed at Cooinda House.
Once in generation opportunity for transplant services
Metro North Health has undertaken a once in a generation benchmark exercise as part of its commitment to position Queensland’s heart and lung transplant service at the forefront of transplant care in Australia.
Deadly Start graduate wins double at Queensland Training Awards
Deadly Start school-based trainee Charlotte did not imagine that her hard work, dedication, and commitment would lead to her accomplishments being recognised at a State level.
Metro North Health welcomes recommendations of Health Service Investigation
Metro North Health has received the independent Health Service Investigation report into the mental health adult inpatient unit at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Recommendations and action plan from the independent review into paediatric care at Caboolture Hospital
Metro North Health has today released the recommendations and action plan from the independent review into paediatric care at Caboolture Hospital.
Independent review into the mental health adult inpatient unit at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH)
Metro North Health has announced an independent Part 9 service review into the mental health adult inpatient unit at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH)
Falls Co-Responders get Joan’s back on her feet
A QAS partnership with Metro North is helping people who fall at home
New statewide co-payment medication subsidy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
A new statewide medication co-payment subsidy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients will be introduced across all public hospitals in Queensland in an effort for improved health outcomes and closing the gap measures.
Redcliffe consumers to benefit from new approach to complex care coordination
New Australian-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease have been released this month, set to change the course of health outcomes for people with foot disease.
Community based care reaches new heights for older people in Moreton Bay
A unique new service to support older persons with aged-related medical conditions and to improve personal capabilities has opened at the Kallangur Satellite Hospital.
Caboolture Hospital new Emergency Department now open!
Caboolture Hospital’s new Emergency Department is now open! Emergency patients should now come to the front of the new clinical services building.
TPCH Professor leads new guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease
New Australian-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease have been released this month, set to change the course of health outcomes for people with foot disease.
New expansion for The Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Department
The Short Stay Treatment Area within the Emergency Department at The Prince Charles Hospital has expanded its capacity this week, opening six additional beds.
Clinical review into baby WT’s care at Caboolture Hospital
The independent clinical review into the care of “baby WT” by Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department has been finalised and released.
Improving Paediatric Care at Caboolture Hospital
Metro North Health has released the terms of reference for the independent review that will help Caboolture Hospital improve the way it cares for babies and children for years to come.
Caboolture Hospital review
Metro North Health will commence a patient review from Monday 3 July 2023.
New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice
Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.
Pilot program for people living with chronic health conditions reduces emergency visits to Caboolture Hospital
An innovative pilot program, the Care Collective—Caboolture, has recorded a 77 per cent reduction in presentations to Caboolture Hospital emergency department (ED) by those enrolled who live with chronic health conditions.
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