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Caboolture Hospital brings Diwali to patients with special menu
The staff in Caboolture Hospital’s ward 3C brought Diwali to 80-year-old patient, Usha Patel.
Research aims to improve menopause journey for women in the workplace
Understanding the effects of menopause for women in the workplace is a strong focus for Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist Helen Edwards.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
STARS clothing program ensures patients are dressed for rehab success
STARS have recently launched a dedicated patient clothing program, ‘Dignity at STARS’ after receiving funding for the initiative from the RBWH Foundation in July.
Redcliffe Hospital clinicians train for safer patient transfers
Emergency Department staff from Redcliffe Hospital recently joined with Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to learn how to quickly and safely transfer critically ill patients.
Symposium celebrates Redcliffe research excellence.
Staff, academic and community partners come together to recognise and celebrate the diversity and quality of research happening at Redcliffe Hospital.
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
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.
Transforming consumer and community involvement in research
A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful.
Teaching social media literacy to contextualise what we see online
Psychologist Bri and Occupational Therapist Carmen from the Queensland Eating Disorder Service shed light on comparison culture and offer valuable advice for protecting young people’s mental health.
Multiple agencies team up with RBWH for realistic training simulation
The RBWH recently hosted a Multi-agency Trauma Training Simulation exercise, in collaboration with QAS and the QPS, that was a first of its kind for Queensland.
Using AI to identify aspiration in children with feeding disorders
Caboolture Hospital clinicians will soon use artificial intelligence to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children during routine mealtime observations.
How to actually ask someone if they’re OK, and how to respond if they’re not
A step-by-step guide on how to go about checking on someone, and how to help them if they need it.
Mental Health research symposium award winners announced
The 2024 Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) Research Symposium was a success with three highly-coveted awards won.
Co-designed patient videos provide accessible nutrition information for patients
A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.
What is whooping cough and why is it dangerous for babies?
Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.
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!
RADAR RR grant to provide hospital level care at home
The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.
Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.
Olympic spirit shines at STARS
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.
QUT Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Academy
A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.
Whole Genome Sequencing pilot helps patients and families of rare disease
A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.
The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
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