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More than 1,000 new car parking spaces added to Herston Health Precinct
A new multi-storey car park has opened at the Herston Health Precinct providing 1165 additional car parking spaces for patients, visitors and health workers.
New role brings extra comfort to sick kids
Sick children will extra support and comfort during their visit to Caboolture Hospital thanks to the appointment of a new child life therapist.
Caboolture Hospital Unveils Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress
Caboolture Hospital has unveiled a traditional Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress, marking its ongoing commitment to cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
Meet Eileen Moore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator at Caboolture Satellite Health Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator, Eileen Moore, provides cultural advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in Caboolture.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Queensland first training program for Nuclear Medicine
Metro North Health is helping students to take their first steps toward a career in Nuclear Medicine without them needing to move interstate.
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
Did you know that women make up more than 75 per cent of the workforce at Caboolture Hospital?
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’.
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Meet Donne Clengan: Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant at Caboolture Hospital
Donne Clengan, an Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant in Caboolture Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Department, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care for patients with complex needs.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
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