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Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Women add immense value to health
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RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
Baby Theodore Alfred heads home after whirlwind few weeks in Caboolture Neonatal Unit
Baby Theodore Alfred, affectionately known as “Teddy,” went home from Caboolture Hospital Neonatal Unit as Tropical Cyclone Alfred arrived.
New podiatry initiative putting CKW on the front foot
A new initiative is aiming to improve outcomes for high-risk foot patients within Caboolture Hospital and Woodford Correctional Health Service.
Valentine’s Day a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern
Valentine’s Day this year is a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern Dr Bianca Pang who will share the day at work with her fiancé’.
Research Summit
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9 am – 5 pm
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The Caboolture Hospital’s pharmacy team have moved into a brand-new, purpose-built space—and it’s a game-changer for patient care. 🏥
From dispensing medications to providing expert advice, the pharmacy plays a vital role in supporting patients and healthcare staff.
"The new area will bring the whole pharmacy team together under one (much bigger) roof, after years of being spread across multiple locations. It’s a huge step forward for collaboration and efficiency," Pharmacy Director Tim said.
The new pharmacy features:
✅ A spacious waiting area
✅ Private interview room for confidential consultations
✅ Dedicated reception and dispensing area
✅ Staff room & two meeting rooms
✅ Internal toilet for convenience
✅ Office spaces for the team
This upgrade is a game-changer for patient care at Caboolture Hospital! 👏
Well done Tim and the team - now you have a professional clinical space for your service to Caboolture
Onya Tim!!!! Congrats on yours and your teams hard work!!!
Been needed for a long time well done .
Long over due - well done team 🙌
Always great work Tim!!
well done Karlie Svenson for your efforts in delivering this department. big effort from clinical planning and FFE team.
Looking good Tim….
Yay!! So happy for you all, its going to be amazing for our patients.
Caroline Zantis