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How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
New team of experts improving care for sick kids at Caboolture Hospital
Four new paediatric experts will support improved care at Caboolture Hospital
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
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A measles alert will generally inform the community of potential risk of infection. But if you've been at one these locations - do you know what to look out for?
In addition to a telltale 'measles rash', cough and fever, you might be interested to know that symptoms generally don't come on straight away, but at least 7-10 days after contact.
"The measles rash is one of the key signs of the infection and typically begins 3-5 days after symptoms like fever and cough. It starts as flat red spots behind the ears or on the face and spreads down the body. The rash can merge into larger patches, becoming raised and blotchy," Dr Lisa, Caboolture Hospital paediatrician said.
People who have been vaccinated against, or previously contracted measles are very unlikely to catch the disease even if they have been exposed. The good news? You can protect yourself by staying up to date with your vaccinations. 🦠💉
Clinical Nurse Consultant Laura, Doctor Stuart, and Clinical Nurse Emma are the team behind Redcliffe Hospital's pioneering Post-ICU Follow-up Clinic. 🏥
“Post-ICU Syndrome can affect patients physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Our clinic is here to help them reclaim a meaningful life after ICU," said Laura.
The only permanently funded service of its kind in Australia, the clinic offers critical post-care, supporting patients months after their ICU stay through in-person visits or telehealth. The team works closely with allied health professionals and GPs to ensure comprehensive care.
Now expanding to include patients from Caboolture and RBWH, Redcliffe’s clinic is becoming a vital service for all Metro North ICU patients. 💙
Thank you Laura, Stewart and Emma for the important work you do and for being a pilot service that can be rolled out to other hospitals. Great to see the service in action with Minister for Health Tim Nicholls MP recently.
Thank God for the team at Redcliffe Hospital ICU or my son would no longer be here. 🙏
I thought ICU step down to ward teams who discharge and follow up. How does this team avoid duplication of service from discharge teams follow-ups?
Dr Stuart is an amazing doctor!!!! Redcliffe is ICU is lucky to have him!
A great initiative 👏 well done to the team. This would be a very rewarding service to be in and the support improving the patient journey beyond ICU. Mater public ICU had an ICU follow up Nurse to support both patients and ward staff, which was a much needed and wonderful support to all.
Very good idea, this will create more positive awareness in community. Additionally community will assist to improve ICU care/services by giving feedback.
What an awesome initiative. Redcliffe is leading the way on many fronts. Well done.
Thank you ICU @ Redcliffe for keeping me alive.
The ICU team are amazing
Dr Stuart is an amazing Doctor
Amazing work Laura!!
This is brilliant and would love to see this service elsewhere
Amazing team that works there love ❤️ seeing them every day 🤗
Great initiative...well done Redcliffe Hosp
What a great team.
Well done Laura!
What a great service. Well done
The care from ICU at Redcliffe is second to none, and I received a call from the team about post ICU syndrome. A very good follow up for those that need it. I'm still unsure, as I'm still in the middle of all my health stuff, but good to know it's there if needed. Also, thanks for saving my life 💪
Super proud of you and the important work you do, Laura Amy!!! 🤩🤩🧡
This is amazing. Fantastic work team
Fantastic 👏👏
Excellent work team!
Amazing work team
So proud of you Stuart Baker xx
Fantastic work!! 🙌🙌