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Hyperbaric supervisor Bob takes patients on a ‘deep dive’
After a decorated naval career, Bob Campbell is still using his diving skills as a senior hyperbaric chamber supervisor at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Caboolture mums starting well on parenting journey
Caboolture Mums and bubs are seeing improved health outcomes across the antenatal and postnatal journey, thanks to the Starting Well program run by Caboolture Hospital and Brisbane North PHN.
Pride in Metro North launch
Pride in Metro North Executive Sponsor Grant Carey-Ide welcomes the Pride in Metro North initiative and the support it will provide to the Metro North LGBTQIA+ community.
From pastry chef to nurse, Barry’s second career takes the cake.
Despite appearing worlds apart, Barry has found that his pastry chef career shares some similarities with being a health professional.
It’s a walk in the park for Caboolture occupational therapist Katie
For Caboolture Hospital occupational therapist Katie, her career as a professional race walker comes in handy as she walks the hallways visiting and treating patients
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre help Christopher to take to the sky
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS assisted Christopher Hills in managing his cerebral palsy related pain so he could continue his work flying drones.
Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Inclusive approach brings out the best
Michelle is neurodiverse and celebrates her Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as her superpower. It often is. However, traditional job interviews have long been her kryptonite.
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.
Staff shine at Excellence Awards
Care of older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with heart and lung disease were in spotlight on Friday 15 December as Metro North Health celebrated its annual Staff Excellence Awards.
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.
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.
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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?