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The year was 1985 - the TV series `Neighbours` had just launched, Simple Minds` `Don`t You Forget About Me` was sweeping the charts, and nurse Lorraine had just moved into the nursing quarters at RBWH to start her career.

That was 40 years ago now, having shaped many positive changes in that time including in clinical roles and safety and quality.

Lorraine spent 36 of those 40 years at TPCH, largely focussed on patient improvements.

"Having a ‘bird’s-eye view’ of patient care across the organisation allows us to transform information into meaningful action, ensuring lessons are learned and improvements are made to support safer care for every patient," Lorraine said.

"Reflecting on the past 40 years, I feel incredibly privileged to have been part of so many patients’ journeys and to have worked alongside such dedicated healthcare professionals."

👏 💐 Thank you for your 40 years of service Lorraine! ...

Expectant mothers in Caboolture can breathe easy knowing we have heroes like Rachael here to support them. 👐

Midwife Navigator Rachael supports socially and vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital and has helped a whopping 1,200+ women since her role began in 2019. 🫨🤰

When women at the antenatal clinic identify as having vulnerabilities, challenges or complex social circumstances, Rachael can connect them with essential services including mental health services, social work and community organisations.

“I meet women wherever they feel most comfortable, whether that’s in the antenatal clinic, at their home, or even just meeting for a coffee first,” Rachael shares.

“It’s about getting the most support to women during that short period, when they are often more open to engaging with services that can help them long-term.”

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Rachael and her remarkable work helping Caboolture mothers. 🥰 ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a great tool when researching, but it`s not great at discerning and diagnosing medical conditions. 💻😕

Digital Director for Metro North Health Dr Jason is concerned about the rise in reliance on this tool, as its answers are limited, unregulated and have non-existent human oversight. 🤖

“AI can be a great place to start if you are experiencing health concerns," he shares.

"It can provide education on non-urgent symptoms and help you prepare for appointments by providing examples of questions to ask your doctor or health professional.

“Just ensure you are using reputable tools and are aware of the limitations and bias.”

Find out more about Dr Jason`s tips for utilising AI in a healthcare setting in the article below (link in the comments 👇). ...

Cancer patients who`ve previously had to travel for their treatment can now be treated near home, thanks to the newly opened Day Chemotherapy Unit at Caboolture Hospital. 🚗🏥

One of those patients affected is Andrew, who had previously been driving to and from North Lakes for his treatments before the unit opened late last year.

“Being five minutes away means my wife can drop me off and pick me up after treatment and I am home quickly,” Andrew says, attesting to the positive difference the unit has made.

“My cancer diagnosis has changed what is important in life.

"It’s spending as much quality time with my wife, daughter and stepson, not wasting my energy on things that aren’t important and living my life as normally as I can.” ...