News (extended archive)
Volunteering creates great friendships and life-changing bonds
For many of our Community and Oral Health volunteers, the bonds created and happiness generated are an important outcome of time shared with patients and aged care residents.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Maternity Services statement
Redcliffe Hospital has a proud tradition of safe and quality maternity care stretching back more than fifty years.
Metro North Health Satellite Hospitals co-named with Traditional Owners
Metro North Health has worked with Traditional Owners and Custodians to co-name its three Satellite Hospitals.
The top five nasty winter illnesses: what they are and recommended treatment
Dr Kanthi Vemuri discusses the top five nasty winter illnesses that are circulating at the moment, what they are, and recommended treatment.
Caboolture Hospital diabetic research attracting global attention
A project trial started at Caboolture Hospital to define the best choice of fluid therapy for patients with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is now attracting global attention.
Prestigious fellowships will allow RBWH researches to continue groundbreaking work
Lata Vadlamudi (Neurologist), Krispin Hajkowicz (Infectious Diseases Physician) and Eoin O’Sullivan (Nephrologist) were successful in their submissions for Queensland Health Targeted Clinical Fellowships.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
New Board Chair brings passion for health justice and equity
Bernard Curran brings wealth of experience as new Metro North Board Chair
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
How to get moving to improve your mood
Pine Rivers Community Health Centre Psychologist and fitness guru Chris Pomfret provides his tips for starting a regular exercise routine and staying interested.
App a breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcers
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers.
MRI team at Redcliffe shines
Since the MRI machine arrived at Redcliffe Hospital, the MRI team have been busy finding more ways to treat more patients sooner.
Simple, safe, and kind change for Redcliffe surgical patients
Redcliffe Hospital has made a change that should benefit most surgical patients. It follows international best practice, and it's simple, safe, and kind.
After undergoing a laryngectomy, Brien spent the next 18 years helping others going through the same thing
Brien supported patients right across the state using telehealth technology based in the Speech Pathology Department at RBWH. Patient feedback over the years has been glowing.
World first electronic tool helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of delirium, one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.
Rapid Access service reaches 1000th patient
The Rapid Access to Community Care service has reached a very important milestone recently with 1,000 chronically ill elderly patients now being referred to the community service.
New centre offers gold standard of maternity care for women
Caboolture Hospital’s new Women, Children and Family Services centre at Morayfield has the time, the space and the staff to offer gold standard of maternity care.
Ten centuries scored by community health workers
Community health workers recognised for 1000 years of healthcare delivery
Andrew’s new role at Caboolture hits all the right notes
For Dr Andrew Hislop, his new role as acting Research Coordinator in the CKW Research Development Unit (RDU) really hits all the right notes.
STARS welcomes new nursing lead
Ben Ballard is the new Director of Nursing at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).
Metro North building health sector disaster resilience
Metro North Health is collaborating with the aged care sector to plan and prepare for disasters
Yarning – connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and improving health outcomes
Yarning tables play an important role in providing culturally safe healthcare
Nurse and powerlifter Dale gives co-workers a lift
When nurse Dale Caust isn’t working to make a meaningful difference for patients at TPCH Mental Health, he is involved in the sport of powerlifting.
Nadine’s mercy is making a difference
Intensive Care Nurse Nadine Millar is passionate about helping others less fortunate than herself. That's why she joined Mercy Ships to change lives in Africa.
Mother nurse Gladys farewells hospital family
Queensland's longest serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registered nurse Gladys Akhurst is hanging up her theatre scrubs after 55 years of service.