Exceptional outcomes achieved towards Health Equity
Several new services and programs have been introduced across Metro North Health and are already achieving exceptional outcomes towards Health Equity. These include the Deadly Feet program expansion, post-op rehabilitation services including heart and lung rehabilitation service, women’s business shared pathways, HOPE and UROC programs and the persistent pain clinic.
Peninsula community Raises it for Redcliffe Hospital
Close to $180,000 has been raised by community donations to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital on Giving Day.
Getting comfortable talking about death
Conversations about death are considered taboo and can be difficult to confront.
Australia’s largest health service launches anti-racism campaign
Metro North Health has launched its new anti-racism campaign - Stop Racism. It Starts with Me.
New health navigation service supports First Nations communities
A new culturally safe health navigation service has begun in Moreton Bay to support First Nations people better negotiate their health journey.
Patient Geoffrey is a peer supporter and radio STAR
Patient Geoffrey, also known as ‘Wombat’ has been calling STARS home since early January, following the diagnosis of a spinal schwannoma tumour which left him with a spinal cord injury.
Exceptional outcomes achieved towards Health Equity
Several new services and programs have been introduced across Metro North Health and are already achieving exceptional outcomes towards Health Equity. These include the Deadly Feet program expansion, post-op rehabilitation services including heart and lung rehabilitation service, women’s business shared pathways, HOPE and UROC programs and the persistent pain clinic.
Patient stories
Patient Geoffrey is a peer supporter and radio STAR
Patient Geoffrey, also known as ‘Wombat’ has been calling STARS home since early January, following the diagnosis of a spinal schwannoma tumour which left him with a spinal cord injury.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
Anton giving voice to Redcliffe Hospital consumers
Redcliffe Hospital's Consumer Representative Group provide feedback and suggestion to improve patient care.
Patient Murray receives recognition for service during Cyclone Tracy
STARS’ patient Murray was recently recognised for his service during Cyclone Tracy, as part of the 50-year anniversary commemorations of the disaster in Darwin.
Staff profiles
Podiatrist Ryan’s amazing ultramarathon ‘feet’
STARS Senior Podiatrist Ryan Bonnefin knows a thing or two about feet, which has put him in good stead for one of his chosen sports, ultramarathons.
Breakfast, lunch and kindness
Kindness and compassion are just as important as good nutrition for the food services team at Redcliffe Hospital.
Olly’s a star for staff wellbeing
Olly Haug from Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Therapy team knows that good patient care starts with staff wellbeing and a strong workplace culture.
Lynette is helping restore vision in rural and remote Indigenous communities
STARS theatre nurse Lynette’s passion for eye health has seen her work in eye health initiatives across the globe.
