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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.
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.
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.
Improving access to healthcare in the prison environment
A new physiotherapy service has been trialled at Woodford Correctional Centre (WDFCC) to address some of the challenges prisoners face accessing healthcare.
Staying healthy in smoky conditions
Residents of Bribie Island are advised to monitor their health during this week’s planned burn on the island.
New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice
Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.
HITH pathway providing alternative to inpatient admission
Caboolture Hospital is improving patient outcomes by providing hospital in the home (HITH) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an alternative to inpatient admission.
Car parking is changing at Caboolture Hospital
Patients, families and staff at Caboolture Hospital can look forward to new and improved car parking with a new multi-storey car park to open in mid-2023.
Caboolture Hospital feels like home
For new medical intern Dr Tim McErlane, Caboolture Hospital feels like home.
New room service model starts soon at Caboolture Hospital
Patients at Caboolture Hospital will be able to order all-day hot breakfasts, burgers, stir fries or even pancakes on demand under our new room service model.
Compassionate volunteers needed at Caboolture Hospital
With a major redevelopment underway, Caboolture Hospital is seeking more volunteers to help our community.
Genetic Health Queensland provides long awaited answers
On 28 February each year, Rare Diseases Day aims to raise awareness and generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.
Metro North launches Australia-first service for people with a disability and challenging behaviour
Metro North Health has implemented an Australia-first initiative, the Behavioural Emergency Response Team (BERT). BERT has been designed to assist people with disability and complex challenging behaviours and their carers to receive the support they need in the right place at the right time.
RBWH welcomes Australia-first radiation technology
An Australia-first state-of-the-art radiation treatment system has now commenced service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and is allowing clinicians to provide more accurate, higher dosage radiation treatment to patients.
Leveling up gender equality within Metro North
Metro North Health have commenced an exciting new project aimed at promoting gender equality in the medical profession. Level Up aims to support medical women in training to reach senior positions over the course of their career through providing mentoring, leadership development programs, and specific pathways for reporting discrimination.
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