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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.
Metro North welcomes increasing numbers of new doctors to meet expanding community needs
Metro North Health has welcomed its new medical intern cohort this week, comprising 174 junior doctors ready to bolster the medical workforce.
On the 12th day of Christmas, Metro North Health gave to me… silly season care – no matter what the issue may be.
Need healthcare over the festive season? Whether it’s dodgy prawns, a Christmas injury, or a weird rash, we’ve got you covered.
CKW takes next steps to achieving health equity
Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital and Woodford Corrections Health’s (CKW) journey towards health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people took another large step forward recently.
From Washington DC to Caboolture
From Washington DC to Caboolture ED, Consultant Dr Doug Feinbloom has had quite the career that led him to our shores.
Metro North Dads N Peers Project provides dads with the tools to success
Father’s Day is a special day for every dad, but the most special day for many is the first one they get to spend with their precious newborn baby.
Caboolture Hospital delivering outpatient appointments at Super Clinic
Caboolture Hospital patients are accessing outpatient services in the community during the hospital’s expansion.
Strengthening culture for our First Nations peoples
The Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment Project (CHRP) is another way that Metro North Health is helping to close the gap of health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Metro North Launches Health Equity Strategy in Line With NAIDOC Week
Metro North Health has this week launched its health equity strategy to improve health outcomes and ensure life expectancy parity by 2031 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Caboolture midwife and local family celebrate ten years and four births together
Most women never forget the day they give birth to a new baby, but Rebekah White has a more dramatic recollection than most from the arrival of her second child, Malachi, at Caboolture Hospital.
Virtual reality helping young patients
The Common Good has used funds from the National Curing Homesickness initiative to purchase virtual reality goggles, which provide an immersive and interactive experience for young patients in the Paediatric Unit at Caboolture Hospital.
New website built by young mothers for young mothers
The Caboolture Young Mothers for Young Women (CYMYW) program recently launched a new website to ensure young women are in control of their pregnancy.
RIPE program embeds strong research culture
The Research in Practice (RIPE) program was developed to address a gap in research skills and experience among the prevocational doctor workforce at Caboolture Hospital.
Virtual reality trial opens potential new therapies for acquired brain injury
A promising trial of virtual reality (VR) technology involving patients with an acquired brain injury may lead to the development of new speech pathology therapies.
Mini-brains set to revolutionise epilepsy treatment
Researchers at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are trialling a new technology which is set to help epilepsy patients find the best treatment for their condition sooner.
Metro North Health Launches Health Equity Starts with Me campaign
Metro North Health has unveiled a bold new campaign – Health Equity Starts with Me - to drive health equity and eliminate institutional racism across the health service.
Call for blood donations to assist vital chemotherapy treatment
Half of all regular blood donors have been unable to donate during COVID-19 peaks in Australia recently, leaving many essential services vulnerable to short supply.
Deadly Start a head start in health for students
Metro North’s Deadly Start Trainees Caitie and Kodey are just two of 34 year 12-students working hands-on in health, taking on a one-year traineeship in their chosen fields.
Metro North Health vaccinates community members big and little
With the opening of the Kippa Ring children’s vaccination clinic, our littlest community members can do their bit to help keep everyone safe.
Celebrating our tiniest patients on World Prematurity Day
On 17 November, we celebrated World Prematurity Day and the amazing work of our Neonatology Intensive Care and Special Care Units. The theme of World Prematurity Day for 2021 was “Zero separation: Act now! Keep parents and babies born too soon together”.
Herston Biofabrication Institute celebrates 3D printing day
3 December – International 3D Printing Day – celebrates the invention of the very first 3D printer and strives to create awareness and educate people in this growing, fascinating and fun industry.
Hotel Quarantine Management Team scoops award for keeping Queenslanders safe – WINNER
For nearly two years the Hotel Quarantine Management Team have been at the forefront of our COVID-19 response keeping Queenslanders and the rest of Australia safe.
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Syrian born Dr Ammar is one step closer to his dream of being a surgeon with the Metro North Workplace Based Assessment Program. 🩺
In January 2019, Dr Ammar arrived in Australia after fleeing Syria, where he trained in anatomical pathology amid conflict. Determined to rebuild his career, he passed the Australian Medical Council Part 1 and English exams and began volunteering at Redcliffe Hospital’s information desk to improve his language skills.
He landed his first job as a junior doctor in May 2022 where his determination and dedication allowed him to excel in the role. 🙌
In June 2024, Dr Ammar commenced the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program through Metro North at Caboolture Hospital. WBA gives International Medical Graduates like Dr Ammar a real pathway to General Registration - and a future in specialties like General Surgery, his dream.
Balancing work, the pressure of home, and life as a new dad to a five-month-old baby, Dr Ammar is now on the cusp of General Registration.
“The thought of not getting a job was stressful. Now, with the WBA, I feel relieved and like doors are about to finally open.”
📢 Want to learn more? Join the WBA Program Info Webinar on 20 May at 6pm (via TEAMS).
🔗 metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/health-professionals/workplace-based-assessment
Congraulations ammar. You are amazing
Such an inspiration and lovely person too. Best wishes on your journey Ammar! 👏👏
What a legend and an assess to metro north. Fantastic work doc
Go Ammar, well done so far and best wishes for the remainder of your journey ❤️
Congratulations, well done!
Well deserved
Wonderful Doctor! congratulations on your journey to General registration Dr Ammar.
Great doctor and was a pleasure to work with. Great asset for metro north community - staff and patients
Well done Ammar. You are an asset to any hospital, we are just lucky to have you at Caboolture.
Congratulations, Ammar! With your intelligence, talent, dedication, and passion, I have no doubt you’ll achieve your dream of becoming a surgeon. May your journey be as bright and fulfilling as your aspirations. Wishing you all the success in the world!
Congratulations Dr. Ammar
Brilliant news!!! Congratulations Ammar. It just goes to show, hard work and dedication pave the way.
What a great Doctor Ammar, a pleasure to work with, wishing you all the best in the future. Metro North is a great place to work.
Dr. Ammar's inspirational journey is commendable. I wish him continued success in achieving his objectives.
♥️
Roula H Abed
Wow congratulations Dr Ammar !
Caboolture Hospital registered midwife Hayley has given a whole new meaning to bringing your personal life to work, after the recent birth of her baby boy Kit 👶🤱
Hayley has been part of the tight-knit Caboolture Hospital team since 2022, and when she found out she was pregnant she immediately knew she wanted to give birth at the hospital.
“I wouldn’t want to have my baby anywhere else. It’s a special place to work and everyone looks out for each other," Hayley said.
“People often ask me if it was strange having my colleagues see me give birth, but I felt so safe and comfortable it was almost like having a home birth."
“Being a patient and seeing things from the other side was a unique experience. It really helped me understand the impact we as midwives can have on patients and their families."
Happy first Mother's Day Hayley, and happy Mother's Day to all mums in the Metro North community 💕
Congratulations Hayley! And what a stunning photo of ur and ur beautiful bubba! Happy 1st Mother's Day! 💛💛
What a gorgeous little baby 🥰
Happy mothers day to all mothers in the team.
Absolutely gorgeous my daughter and grandson..and thankyou to the excellent staff and amazing teamwork that made it possible. It was an absolute pleasure to witness the staff working together like they did. Very grateful 🙏
Congratulations Hayley 😍🎉
I think this is the Hayley who was my midwife for the first 8 hrs of induction when I delivered my daughter Alirah in 2022 at Caboolture 💕 an amazing midwife ❤️
Congratulations but can't agree with that about caboolture hospital
Gorgeous baby 💙 Congratulations xx
Congratulations Hayley and happy mothers day. The role suits you
Gorgeous photo of you Hayley. Happy Mums Day😘😘
So beautiful happy Mother's Day!
Congratulations
God bless you both
So-so- fantastic to see & hear of these babies been born/ more Aussie babies is wonderful - Congratulation & enjoy the journey too💝🇦🇺👍💯
Congrats Hayley, he's beautiful.
Congratulations
Had all 3 of mine at Cab and was lucky enough to have Sharon at some point each time. The team are really great there.
Hayley delivered my little girl at Caboolture hospital in 2023, congratulations Hayley 🥰 such wonderful news!
Happy first Mother’s Day Hayley ❤️ . Beautiful pic of the two of ye - you did amazing hun 💯
I had 2 of my 5 children at Caboolture, and both times were a wonderful experience.
Congratulations
Happy first Mother’s Day gorgeous Hayley xxx
Congratulations
Hayley was my wonderful midwife 5 years ago when she started her practical. Congratulations Hayley!!
This is beautiful 🥺🥹
Caboolture Hospital experienced a major milestone this week as they went live with the Integrated Electronic Medical Record (ieMR).
Registered Nurses Rachel and Jen from the Specialist Outpatient Department were among the first to experience the transformation which moves from paper-based systems to a streamlined, centralised digital platform - improving how they care for their patients.
“It’s exciting how much it improves clinical communication," Rachel said.
"It makes it much easier to communicate between facilities, doctors and to track patient interactions."
“Ultimately, it's all about creating a better experience for patients, which in turn is a bonus for how we work."
👏 A big shout-out to Rachel, Jen and the whole team involved in this digital transformation.
Well done Caboolture. Once you have learnt iemr you will never go back. It’s a great system. 👍👏👌
Does this mean all metro North hospitals can now see the patient’s same file? I have specialist’s at 4 metro North hospitals and this would be really helpful for them to all see the same file on me.
Great to see you Jen! xx
PLEASE PLEASE make TPCH digital about 5 years ago 😭🥲⌛️
go team go! 👏🏼
About time!
Well Done Jen!👏🏻👏🏻
A great success and team ! Go SOPD
All hospitals should be like this..well done
Well done Rach - get them all sorted out lass!
Great work CABH SOPD
Brilliant SOPD team.
Great work ladies
So proud of you SOPD, what a great team. Thanks to a great NUM Vanessa Tarlinton ❤️
What happens if the system goes down ? Is there any sort of paper trail eg: medications dispensed to patients or is this not for inpatient care records just SOPD.
Such a great team
Congratulations Caboolture!!👏👏👏👏
Well done ladies!!
Bet you cracked a ripper joke before this photo Rachel Hamilton
Amazing work and effort everyone 👌🤗
Nice work Rachel Hamilton!
Well done to all the staff. Great to go-live!
Rachel Hamilton what a model! 🤩
A superstar! Rachel Hamilton
Lookin good Rachel Hamilton 🤩