A connected care system
New QAS pathway adds to PODDS success
Building on the success of its rapid access clinic for post-surgical patients, Redcliffe Hospital has added a new Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) pathway that bypasses the busy emergency department entirely.
New transport option easing journey for cancer service patients
Moreton Bay residents requiring cancer care treatment are benefiting from a new shuttle bus from the Caboolture area to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
New digital era at Caboolture, Kilcoy, and Woodford
Metro North Health has introduced a new electronic medical record system at Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital, and Woodford Correctional Centre (CKW) which replaces traditional paper-based clinical charts, is supporting improved outcomes for patients.
Breaking down barriers to better mental health care
Patients with intellectual developmental disability are benefiting from more personalised and accessible mental health care thanks to Metro North’s new Mental Health Intellectual Development Disability Service.
Focus on patient experience at Metro North
Metro North Health hospitals have introduced Patient Experience Managers to help patients with complex or specific needs and their families navigate their healthcare journey.
RBWH brings cardiac service closer to home
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
Health equity
Gathering Garden enhancing cultural safety and community connection
A new outdoor garden at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is providing a culturally safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, families, and communities to rest, reflect and connect while receiving care at the hospital.
Artworks create culturally safe spaces at STARS
While non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people typically view the light-coloured walls of a hospital as a sign of order and cleanliness, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, stark walls can feel very alien and even frightening.
Improving access to disability passports
Health passports, such as Julien’s Key, are an important tool for patients to communicate their needs to healthcare staff.
Satellite Health Centre supporting Bribie Island community
Bribie Island locals like Aunty Hazel Cowburn can now receive the care they need close to home thanks to services like the Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre (Yarun).
A fresh look for Metro North kidney services
Patients accessing Metro North Kidney Services can now expect an enhanced experience following the service’s move to a larger more modern location in Chermside.
Connecting Country to Culture: supporting Colleen’s final wishes
Colleen Wilson was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2023. In December the cancer had progressed to widespread bone metastases. Colleen was admitted to Cooinda House in April 2024 following a hip fracture.
Metro North Health Deepens Connection to Country Through Kabi Kabi Engagement
Metro North Health is committed to fostering strong, respectful relationships with Traditional Owners through meaningful cultural engagement and deep connection to Country, recognising their vital role in shaping the places where services and facilities are located on Brisbane northside.
New healthy ageing clinic delivers vital care
A new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic is providing specialised geriatric care in a culturally safe and supportive environment for Elders in north Brisbane.
Brightening children’s smiles across Bribie Island
Bribie Island children are smiling brighter thanks to a new mobile oral health van with the Metro North Health School Dental Service.
Early intervention service supports vulnerable oral health patients
An innovative new oral health program in Moreton Bay and Brisbane’s north is providing access to necessary oral health care to vulnerable members of the community.
Research and innovation shaping the future of health
‘Magic table’ improving care for older patients
A ‘magic table’ at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to help care for older patients experiencing change behaviours associated with cognitive impairment.
New heart valve technology helping patients avoid invasive surgery
Patients with a common form of heart valve disease now have access to a new treatment option that prevents the need for open heart surgery.
New era of clinical trials capability at The Prince Charles Hospital
Patients with a range of complex health conditions now have improved access to innovative therapies and medical devices thanks to the new Clinical Trials Centre at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow more patients across Metro North to have their vision restored.
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
Patients who develop recurrent prostate cancer now have access to a leading-edge procedure which minimises adverse outcomes typically associated with radiotherapy treatment.
A workplace to be your best
RBWH strengthens commitment to patients with cognitive impairment
Cognitive impairment affects up to one in three inpatients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). RBWH has launched a new Cognitive Impairment Action Plan designed to embed cognitive-informed care across the hospital.
Mandatory cultural training for all staff
Metro North Health is building a more culturally capable workforce through new training for staff.
New anti-racism campaign – Stop Racism. It Starts with Me
An anti-racism campaign co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, patients and community members is helping Metro North staff identify and address unconscious bias and institutional racism.
Delivering exceptional care
Expert nursing care for patients of concern
More than 1,000 patients have benefited from Redcliffe Hospital’s new patient of concern nursing service since it began operation in July 2025.
Premmie baby Finley thriving in Caboolture Hospital’s new Neonatal Unit
Caboolture parents Clare and Josh are feeling incredibly grateful to be closer to home with their newborn son after months of travelling back and forth to Brisbane.
Life-changing cancer care now closer to home
Moreton Bay residents can now access cancer treatment closer to home, with new cancer care services now available at Caboolture Hospital, including a day chemotherapy unit.
New role brings extra comfort to sick kids
Sick children visiting Caboolture Hospital will receive extra support and comfort with the recent appointment of a new child life therapist.
Getting to the heart of good dental health
Good oral health is an important consideration for cardiac patients prior to heart valve surgery, which is why Metro North Health has opened an inpatient dental clinic at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Deteriorating condition alert strengthening patient safety in virtual emergency care setting
Patients accessing virtual emergency care can now alert staff their condition is worsening while in the waiting room, strengthening patient safety.
‘It just makes SENSe’: Therapy for people with sensory impairment after a stroke
Every year Metro North cares for around1500 stroke survivors, of which 50-80 per cent will suffer impaired sensation (altered or lost touch or feeling).
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process for cataract surgery.
TPCH receives certification as a primary stroke centre
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has been officially certified as a Primary Stroke Centre by the Australian Stroke Coalition, marking a significant achievement in delivering high-quality stroke care.
AI scribe pilot supporting patient-centred care
While artificial intelligence (AI) can’t provide kind and compassionate care to patients, a recent trial at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has shown it can be a great help for the clinicians that do.
Collaborative pharmacy model enhancing patient care
A collaboration between senior pharmacists and doctors at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is ensure that patients who present to the emergency department receive the best dose of prescription medications.
New service supports nutrition for people living with dementia
A new clinic at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is providing specialist nutrition advice for those living with dementia and their loved ones.
New social work intervention to help avoid complex complications
A unique new social work position at Community and Oral Health (COH) is having an immediate and lasting impact on reducing patients’ risks of developing longer-term complex health complications.
