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A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow patients with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) to have their vision restored.
What’s the deal with melioidosis?
Explainer article on Melioidosis.
Food as Fuel to Power Patient Recovery
Every day of the year, the RBWH food services and dietetics teams work hard to meet the nutritional and dietary needs and preferences of patients.
Caboolture nurses first in Metro North to join groundbreaking endoscopy training
Two Caboolture Hospital nurses have been selected as the first in Metro North Health to join the Queensland Nurse Endoscopist Training Program, marking a major step forward in nurse-led models.
Luke’s family story of resilience and hope
In the lead up to Father’s Day, RBWH Physiotherapist, Luke Berridge, shares his dad’s story of resilience and hope following a life-altering accident.
Metro North Health Builds Connections with Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners
A meaningful meet and greet event, hosted by Metro North Health, was held with the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners at the Maroochy River Golf Club.
RBWH groundbreaking prostate cancer clinical trial
An Australia-first Phase-2 clinical trial of a new prostate cancer treatment, Actinium-225 PSMA, is underway at RBWH, offering new hope to end-stage metastatic prostate cancer patients.
Metro North Health Chief Executive announces retirement
Today, Metro North Health Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Jackie Hanson announced her retirement after 47 years in the public health sector. Metro North Health Board Chair Bernard Curran expressed his gratitude to Jackie for her service to health.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2025
Date: 4-7 November 2025
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital, Education Centre
This 4-day course will enable multidisciplinary teams with little ECMO experience to provide ECMO for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
Prepare to Care: 2025 Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Showcase
Date: 7 November 2025
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
The Showcase will highlight advancements in research, education, and quality improvement.
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When April walked the wards as a nurse, she never knew her interest in wound care would turn into a whole new career path in podiatry. 🦶 👣
As an Advanced Podiatrist, April works with teams including infectious diseases, vascular, orthopaedic, endocrinology, diabetes and a number of allied health colleagues at both Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital.
"In my 13 years as a Podiatrist, I have worked with patients with a number of unique conditions relating to their feet, ankles and lower limbs," April shares.
"People who have an interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation should consider a career in podiatry as there are so many physiological and structural connections that relate back to our feet."
An exciting new Podiatrist Trainee Program for podiatry students has opened, with those looking for a leg-up in a new career encouraged to apply here. 👇
smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-656185
Beautiful lady - you do an amazing job April xxx
When he's not busy treating patients, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM advocates for diversity and inspires others to do the same.
Recently Dinesh visited his old stomping ground of Caboolture where he completed high school, speaking to hospital staff about the importance of inclusion.
"It was once said that if everyone is thinking the same, then no one is thinking," he said.
"To solve the modern challenges of our healthcare system, a variety of perspectives for out-of-the-box thinking is critical.
"I was honoured to spend time back in the Caboolture region, they are such a beautiful team," he added. 💞
Amazing man
A beautiful soul 🫶
Amazing work, Dr. Dinesh! 💖
Amazing and inspirational speaker.
Amazing work, go forwards knowing you are an inspiration!
Inspirational man for our world 🌎 ❤️ ♥️.
Great doctor
Such an inspiration ✨
You are a beacon of inspiration, turning the impossible into the possible.☺️
Thank you again Dinesh. It was wonderful to finally meet you in person.
ACORN Qld looks forward to having him speak at our conference on Oct 11th and 12th a true inspiration and advocate for inclusion!
What a legend
I didn't know he was there doing a talk, would have been nice to meet him
The most amazing man I've ever met!
Ann-Maree Southwell Layton
Kara Harradine
Where did he buy his qualifications? How much, 2k?