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Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Why is there a surge in Ross River virus and what do you need to know if you’ve been infected?
Epidemic polyarthritis, commonly known as Ross River virus, is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
Caboolture Hospital offers new surgical technique closer to home
Moreton Bay residents can now access treatment for painful pilonidal cysts closer to home.
Beat the heat with what you eat
When it’s hot, we feel less hungry, but research tells us that our body’s hunger hormones and signals don’t change, so it’s important to still eat in the heat.
The Café for The Common Good finds new home at Caboolture Hospital
Patients and visitors at Caboolture Hospital can enjoy fresh food and coffee at the Café for The Common Good’s new home in the recently opened Clinical Services Building.
Holiday care options
Holiday accidents and illnesses happen.
From virtual care to the Emergency Department, we have you covered.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Caboolture Hospital new Emergency Department now open!
Caboolture Hospital’s new Emergency Department is now open! Emergency patients should now come to the front of the new clinical services building.
Providing comfort and care with food
The Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate Department of Dietetics and Food Services knows the importance of nutritious and tasty food for patients recovering in hospital.
Caboolture Hospital builds next generation of doctors
Caboolture Hospital Resident Medical Officer Dr Grace Wagon is grateful for the opportunity to continue working at Caboolture Hospital following her intern year in 2022.
Caboolture Hospital multi-storey car park opens
More parking is arriving at Caboolture Hospital, with the anticipated opening of the six-level multi-storey car park set for 6 am on Monday, 16 October 2023.
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.
Recycled artwork brightens Caboolture Hospital
The Caboolture Hospital ICU team have found a beautiful way to reuse and recycle waste products.
Welcome our Aboriginal Senior Health Worker
Proud Gunggari and Kabi Kabi woman Hayley Renouf is the first Metro North Health Aboriginal Senior Health Worker for the new Caboolture Hospital clinical services building.
Caboolture ICU part of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Trial
Caboolture Hospital will lead a new trial into fluid therapy for specific ICU patients thanks to a grant from the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF).
British doctor Ross embarks on a new chapter down under
For emergency medicine registrar Ross, the allure of Australia’s healthcare system, coupled with the country’s favourable living conditions, have landed the British export at Caboolture Hospital.
Caring for our community by being greener and cleaner
Metro North Health provides care to a community of almost 900,00 patients and families. Our business is people and our plan is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable environment for our staff, patients and community.
Mums and bubs of Caboolture in good hands with newest graduates
It’s a full circle moment for one of Caboolture Hospital’s newest midwife graduates, Tahlia. Just one of the many nursing and midwifery graduates to secure their first preference within Caboolture Hospital’s graduate program, the mother-of-two is returning to where it all began.
Amplitude of opportunities for Caboolture physiotherapist Kelly
Kelly counts herself lucky to be gaining a wealth of experience at Caboolture Hospital in the many physiotherapy avenues on offer, especially women’s health.
Tahlia has her sights set on a 3D printing future
Biomedical education and research assistant, Isabel, is one of the Herston Biofabrication Institute’s (HBI) biggest advocates. The first of its kind, HBI is changing the way we approach medicine with 3D scanning, printing, modelling of bone, cartilage and human tissue and Isabel is eager to share that knowledge with the next generation.
Proud mum moment for Caboolture midwife student facilitator
It’s not just the new mother’s beaming with pride at Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward.
My Health Now puts vital health information at fingertips
My Health Now is an easy-to-use form that helps you have your important health information in your hands when you need it most.
All roads lead to care
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Measles Alert for Brisbane and Redcliffe
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult on Brisbane’s northside.
Deadly Start expands across the state to welcome 139 trainees
Metro North Health will today welcome a record 139 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into the Deadly Start program as it expands across the State.
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The Common Good Au together with Hospitals United for Sick Kids (HUSK) hosted a national fundraising launch at Caboolture Hospital during the week.
This HUSK campaign helps to fund new equipment and patient care initiatives. Here, the funds have been used for several items, such as virtual reality goggles, and more recently contributed to the redeveloped children’s ward including a new kids' retreat area.
HUSK gifted 15 scrubs to Caboolture Hospital, which feature their new mascot character called ‘Blip’, which paediatric ward staff Maria, Leeta and Brie today were more than happy to sport.
#ShoutoutSaturday to everyone involved in making the Caboolture Hospital kids happy. 😃
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![The Common Good Au together with Hospitals United for Sick Kids (HUSK) hosted a national fundraising launch at Caboolture Hospital during the week.
This HUSK campaign helps to fund new equipment and patient care initiatives. Here, the funds have been used for several items, such as virtual reality goggles, and more recently contributed to the redeveloped children’s ward including a new kids retreat area.
HUSK gifted 15 scrubs to Caboolture Hospital, which feature their new mascot character called ‘Blip’, which paediatric ward staff Maria, Leeta and Brie today were more than happy to sport.
#ShoutoutSaturday to everyone involved in making the Caboolture Hospital kids happy. 😃
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The team look incredible in their Hospitals United for Sick Kids scrubs featuring Blip! 👏
We love our Common Good Crew at Caboolture Hospital !! The staff offer a welcome short stop fuel station to all of us who are constantly on the go!! Thanks a million!!
Looking good Brie Horton 🩷
Brie Horton 😍😍