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Caboolture mums starting well on parenting journey
Caboolture Mums and bubs are seeing improved health outcomes across the antenatal and postnatal journey, thanks to the Starting Well program run by Caboolture Hospital and Brisbane North PHN.
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre help Christopher to take to the sky
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS assisted Christopher Hills in managing his cerebral palsy related pain so he could continue his work flying drones.
Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Inclusive approach brings out the best
Michelle is neurodiverse and celebrates her Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as her superpower. It often is. However, traditional job interviews have long been her kryptonite.
Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Why is there a surge in Ross River virus and what do you need to know if you’ve been infected?
Epidemic polyarthritis, commonly known as Ross River virus, is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
Caboolture Hospital offers new surgical technique closer to home
Moreton Bay residents can now access treatment for painful pilonidal cysts closer to home.
Beat the heat with what you eat
When it’s hot, we feel less hungry, but research tells us that our body’s hunger hormones and signals don’t change, so it’s important to still eat in the heat.
The Café for The Common Good finds new home at Caboolture Hospital
Patients and visitors at Caboolture Hospital can enjoy fresh food and coffee at the Café for The Common Good’s new home in the recently opened Clinical Services Building.
Holiday care options
Holiday accidents and illnesses happen.
From virtual care to the Emergency Department, we have you covered.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
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.
Providing comfort and care with food
The Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate Department of Dietetics and Food Services knows the importance of nutritious and tasty food for patients recovering in hospital.
Caboolture Hospital builds next generation of doctors
Caboolture Hospital Resident Medical Officer Dr Grace Wagon is grateful for the opportunity to continue working at Caboolture Hospital following her intern year in 2022.
Caboolture Hospital multi-storey car park opens
More parking is arriving at Caboolture Hospital, with the anticipated opening of the six-level multi-storey car park set for 6 am on Monday, 16 October 2023.
Staying healthy in smoky conditions
Signs of smoke irritation include itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and coughing. Generally, once away from smoke these symptoms will clear up but people with asthma, heart disease and other conditions may be more sensitive to smoky conditions.
Recycled artwork brightens Caboolture Hospital
The Caboolture Hospital ICU team have found a beautiful way to reuse and recycle waste products.
Welcome our Aboriginal Senior Health Worker
Proud Gunggari and Kabi Kabi woman Hayley Renouf is the first Metro North Health Aboriginal Senior Health Worker for the new Caboolture Hospital clinical services building.
Caboolture ICU part of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Trial
Caboolture Hospital will lead a new trial into fluid therapy for specific ICU patients thanks to a grant from the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF).
British doctor Ross embarks on a new chapter down under
For emergency medicine registrar Ross, the allure of Australia’s healthcare system, coupled with the country’s favourable living conditions, have landed the British export at Caboolture Hospital.
Caring for our community by being greener and cleaner
Metro North Health provides care to a community of almost 900,00 patients and families. Our business is people and our plan is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable environment for our staff, patients and community.
Mums and bubs of Caboolture in good hands with newest graduates
It’s a full circle moment for one of Caboolture Hospital’s newest midwife graduates, Tahlia. Just one of the many nursing and midwifery graduates to secure their first preference within Caboolture Hospital’s graduate program, the mother-of-two is returning to where it all began.
Amplitude of opportunities for Caboolture physiotherapist Kelly
Kelly counts herself lucky to be gaining a wealth of experience at Caboolture Hospital in the many physiotherapy avenues on offer, especially women’s health.
Tahlia has her sights set on a 3D printing future
Biomedical education and research assistant, Isabel, is one of the Herston Biofabrication Institute’s (HBI) biggest advocates. The first of its kind, HBI is changing the way we approach medicine with 3D scanning, printing, modelling of bone, cartilage and human tissue and Isabel is eager to share that knowledge with the next generation.
Proud mum moment for Caboolture midwife student facilitator
It’s not just the new mother’s beaming with pride at Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward.
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As a registered nurse for the Caboolture post-acute care service, Nicole travels as far as Kilcoy, Donnybrook, Bribie Island and Narangba visiting patients in the two weeks after a patient leaves hospital. 🚗
Nicole packs her car with dressings and medications based on her patient list for the day, plus extra supplies just in case, to treat patients needing help with home oxygen, medication and diabetes management, stoma and wound care, personal care as well as help with cognition decline and mobility related issues.
"Our service is wonderful in that it allows patients to go home with support in place for two weeks, ensuring they are safe to be at home," Nicole said. 🥰
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![As a registered nurse for the Caboolture post-acute care service, Nicole travels as far as Kilcoy, Donnybrook, Bribie Island and Narangba visiting patients in the two weeks after a patient leaves hospital. 🚗
Nicole packs her car with dressings and medications based on her patient list for the day, plus extra supplies just in case, to treat patients needing help with home oxygen, medication and diabetes management, stoma and wound care, personal care as well as help with cognition decline and mobility related issues.
Our service is wonderful in that it allows patients to go home with support in place for two weeks, ensuring they are safe to be at home, Nicole said. 🥰
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Whoohoo thats our beautiful Nic! This lady is one of the best nurses I've had the pleasure of working with and a sense of humour like no other! So lucky to have her in our team!
Love the scrubs Nic ❤️ Great nurse and great woman 💕
A wonderful service. Thank you for looking after my 87 year old mum.
Amazing nurse part of an awesome team, making a difference in peoples lives every day ❤️
Beautiful pic. Fabulous work mate 👍
Awesome woman and fabulous nurse. 😜
Aww our Nic!! 😍 lovely photo. She also works part time as a CN, coordinating the RN's and triaging the referrals!
Incredible nurse, amazing human
Can I get your autograph 😄 a PACS superstar 🤩
Amazing Superstar! ❤️
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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And wound nurse specialist! Beautiful nurse and great asset to our team ❤️
Yay Nic!! 👏
Yay! Woohoo Nic. 🎉
The Caboolture Hospital Women, Children and Family Services centre located on Leda Boulevard in Morayfield, provides a space for antenatal and post-natal visits for women and their families who opt for a continuity of care model through midwifery group practice.
Robyn, who has 45 years of experience up her sleeve, is a clinical midwife and team leader of one of the midwifery group practices operating out of the centre - 'Midwife & Me', alongside Damara, Starting Well, and lactation consultants who run a clinic two days a week.
"The continuity of care model has proven to be a positive experience for mothers throughout their pregnancy, labour/birth and postpartum period," Robyn said.
"This space is dedicated to the care of women as it's primary role. I love the flexibility it gives us to see mums based on their individual needs, and in a relaxed atmosphere that is easier to access that feels less clinical."
#ShoutoutSaturday 👏 to Robyn on her recent 45 years of service
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Congratulations Robyn! You're amazing 🥰🎉
Congratulations Robyn on 45 years of service 👏 🩷 Your Amazing 🩷 🙌 Best Midwife Ever 🙌
Aw so good to this friendly face on here ! Congratulations Robyn! One of the best ✨
One of the very best! You are fantastic Robyn! 🩷
Grateful that Robyn has played a part in both of my pregnancies. MGP is a fantastic model and Midwives & Me is a great team of ladies with so much experience to share.
Congratulations Robyn❤️ what an achievement 👏 and all those lucky women who have had the pleasure of having you as their midwife for such a special milestone 🥰
Go Rob! 🥰 Incredible Midwife and teacher!
Robyn is amazing 🥰❤️ the new clinic space is beautiful too!!
Congratulations Robyn ! What a fabulous career 👏🏻👏🏻🥳
Fabulous midwife, forever grateful for the care you gave when birthing Miss K xx
Great Work Robyn 🥰🤩
One of the very best 💕 Women are so blessed to have you as a midwife Rob!
Looking good Robyn Alexander. Congratulations to you and your team on the new centre.❤️😘
Loving reading the comments section. I'm at very proud niece!! Robyn was in the room with me when my eldest was born at Caboolture Hospital!
Congratulations Robyn ♥️ You truly make a difference.
Congratulations Robyn 👏
Congratulations Robyn 🎊
Amazing women! A true asset to the profession x
Nice to see you and your service recognised. Amazing 🤩
Good on you Robyn 🙌🏼
Lucky to have Robyn as my midwife for this pregnancy 🥰
Robyn is the best! 🥰
The best there is! 🥰
Great work
Woohoo! Go Robyn! 🥳