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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.
Baby Arthur goes home in time for World Prematurity Day
Baby Arthur, born at just over 28 weeks, has been able to go home with the help of the RBWH NeoHOME program.
Redcliffe Hospital Ngarrama Maternity program expands
Expectant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women accessing Redcliffe Hospital will soon have the choice of a continuity of care model across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal period.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Nurse Emma to help put Caboolture Hospital on the research map
Emma Williams recently joined the Caboolture Kilcoy and Woodford Research Development Unit in a new clinical trials nurse position.
Debbie at the forefront of helping Norfolk Island community access care
A clear ability to identify solutions is helping Clinical Nurse Consultant Debbie Jones streamline services for Norfolk Island residents.
Redcliffe Hospital Staff allied in celebrating success
Staff at Redcliffe Hospital marked World Allied Health Professions Day with an awards ceremony.
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Dr Rajeev is the Clinical Director of Caboolture Hospital’s Paediatric Emergency Department. With 25 years of medical experience, he’s here to look after the community's little ones this Christmas. 🎄
Our emergency departments most commonly see the following injuries in kids: 🚑
Pool accidents & drownings
Falls from new toys
Broken bones from climbing trees
Button battery & magnet ingestion
His top tips are:
✔️ ALWAYS supervise kids near water and follow pool safety instructions
✔️ Avoid toys with button batteries/magnets
✔️ Practice good food hygiene and follow use by dates
"Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of the year, and we want kids to be at home enjoying their family Christmas - enjoy but take care and be safe."
The local kids in Caboolture are in good hands!
Congratulations, the local community & staff are lucky to have you!
Will miss you at Charlie's!
Oh I didn't know!! But congratulations Raj!!! They are lucky to have you ❤️
Congratulations and merry Xmas rajeev, you will be missed muchly at tpch
Lucky Caboolture!
The community is in great hands.
Congratulations Rajeev 🎊
Congratulations Raj!
Congrats Rajeev!
Sooo miss that face, one of our originals ❤️❤️
Oh there’s Raj!! We miss you!!
Well done Raj you are one of the best.
Looking happy n festive, as always.
The best!!!!
Miss you here
Awwwwwww! Miss you Raj! Xx