Latest news
RBWH pharmacist unpacks the social media peptide hype
A fast-growing social media trend promoting injectable peptides is prompting warnings from health professionals who say many of these products are unregulated, poorly understood, and potentially dangerous.
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Maintaining memory with dignity
Preserving a good memory is a common health concern for people as they grow older.
RBWH remembers trailblazing cancer care volunteer
RBWH has unveiled a memorial to honour pioneering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer support worker Maureen Kirk.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
For Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce, the connection to her workplace goes well beyond her role - having given birth to all three of her children there and been cared for as a patient, by her own colleagues. 🧡
“I was looked after by the people I work alongside every day, which makes it really special,” Alyce said.
“My sister experienced a pregnancy loss 19 years ago and being around that environment made me look towards nursing and midwifery, I knew I wanted to support women through those moments.
“My favourite part is watching first-time parents become a family, I always look at the dad’s reaction too, that’s what really gets me going. Becoming a mother is such a huge transition and every woman’s journey is different."
One of the kindest humans you will ever meet too!
Alyce was an amazing midwife! We were very lucky to have her during our journey 🤍
Alyce was my birth midwife for my first 🤍 amazing kind gentle woman 🫶🏽
Whaaaat a midwife! 🤍🤍🤍
She was so good to me and to my bub. Such a wonderful midwife. ❤️
Such a beautiful midwife and person ❤️❤️
Pretty sure she was part of my team while I was there. I remember faces not too many of the names haha She was lovely 😍
Sooo many beautiful midwives at Caboolture hospital, well done to the whole team for their love and care they show to us women/new parents/families etc🥰
Alyce is a beautiful human being and an absolute pleasure to work with. Lucky to have her x
Beautiful midwife so talented ❤️
One of the best, Alyce 🥹👏🏽❤️
You are the best Alyce. Caboolture is so lucky to have you xxx
Beautiful work Alyce 👏🏻🥰
Scrolling through fb just now and seeing this gorgeous face brought back all the wonderful memories of the birth of my rainbow baby 🌈🩵. Now, 20months old; I still remember Alyce encouraging me to keep going in between the contractions that I felt I had lost all momentum and when I felt I couldn’t give more. Her fierce reminders that I could and would were what lead me to my miracle baby boy. I have tears in my eyes remembering Alyce placing him on my chest with such joy in her eyes. I’m so grateful! 🩵🫶🏽
Alyce is just wonderful ❤️ beautiful midwife and beautiful person x
We were so thankful to have you deliver our little man nearly 12 years ago ❤️🩹
Thank you for what you do..
One of the best! 😘 miss you! x
Beautiful Alyce a wonderful midwife and an even better mum
Harmony Findlay
I hope they give the birth suite and ward a make over! They deserve it 🙏🏻
Look at you, all famous and shit 🙌🫶🏻❤️
"My husband and I moved to Bribie to retire in 2008. We love it here; I always wanted to live by the water. Before I started on Dialysis, I used to do ceramics and patchwork quilting, and my husband fished. Nowadays we like to go for drives on sunny days and visit the local shops. We're both very grateful to have each other, we take life as it comes."
💭 Monday Mantra, Maureen, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre Dialysis Patient
So glad that you don't have to travel far for your treatment. I think the staff at the Satellite Hospital are great, most helpful, you are in good hands. Enjoy your Bribie life 👍♥️
Good on you guys, enjoy everything u can.
Good on you Maureen ❤️
My dad used to do dialysis at Redcliffe, and there was quite a few patients that had to travel from Bribie. It made for a very long, exhausting day! I'm so happy for you to be able to have your dialysis closer to home. Keep enjoying your life, while you can 😁❤️
Living her best life blessed 🥰
The satellite hospital is a great asset to Bribie. We are very fortunate to have it.
Thankyou for sharing your story lovely 🙏👌😘
It is great that dialysis is available at the satellite hospital
You may not realise it, but in the heart of Spring Hill is a team helping those in the Brisbane CBD who are experiencing homelessness. ❤️🩹
We joined some of our Homeless Health Outreach Team as they shared how they provide mental health support for the community, outside the walls of our hospitals.
Thankyou for the invaluable work you do 🙏
Great team!
Fantastic team! You all do such a great job. Such a dedicated team.
Thank you HHOT for your wonderful work and care! 🫶🏻🙏
James Cox 💝
St John’s sleep Over
Resources for your team to engage with your service
Evidence
AskIZZY APP Where to show all people Where support is
Other side of the River has a sleep Area for Wednesday night and this is what Government has hit done
Why don’t you come here who has a feed and support weekly
Our Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre are there to support our patients, from greeting them as they first walk in the door through to sitting with patients while they undergo treatment. ❤️🩹
Cancer Care Admin Officer, Amanda, is one friendly face who makes sure patients are comfortable and safe as they navigate the cancer treatment process.
"The satisfaction I get when I see a patient happy is hard to put into words. I'm very passionate about my patients," she says.
"Bribie is an aging community, and our patients are extremely grateful to have this facility so close to home."
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Amanda and our wonderful Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre for all their hard work.
A big thank you to all who work at cancer care,they are a lovely bunch of ladies
Great work Amanda! 🙌💕
Go Amanda 👏👏 You’re the perfect person for your role and the patients who attend there ❤️
Thank you for what you do 🌷
If the peptide injectable treatments that you've seen online sound too good to be true, promoting rapid weight loss and flawless skin, then they probably are. 💉🤳
RBWH Pharmacist Sahra strongly advises against the use of any injectable product without consulting proper medical advice first and says that many of these unregulated peptides can cause more harm than good.
“While some, like prescription-only medications such as Ozempic® and insulins, are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the injectable peptides being promoted online often fall outside this regulated category,” she says.
“Many unregulated injectable peptides are sold through wellness websites with health claims including weight loss, muscle growth, anti-aging and enhanced cognitive and athletic performance.
“There are no guarantees that unregulated products contain the correct ingredients or are produced in sterile facilities. Users may unknowingly inject contaminated or poor‑quality substances, or administer incorrect doses, putting their health at serious risk.”
👏🏼glad to see MNH calling this out, a reminder that 'wellness trends' comes with real risks.
Love your work Sahra!
What if I’m getting a prescription from my doctor and having these peptides made by a compound pharmacist via prescription. Does that make it okay?
Kelly Christie did you even read the post lol. The entire context is around 'without proper medical advice'
Should list the actual names of these injectables so people are educated on the names to look out for.
Shanelle Samaranayake
Savannah Hoad
Weet-Bix and Fruity Chunk'$ for breakfast_ additional Rolled Oats(porridge)+Wholesome Nutts and seed mix for add d Vitality and Sexy Smile Cuteness! Lunch?? Whos' Asking? ArvoTea: Taxi for Ingredients... Dinner: Picnic over the Moons Glowing Crest of ... Waiton,,,, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A SECRET Plan,etC LUSTER ...
What?? Don't shrug the eyes like that..
Pharmacists are making these products and running these unregulated businesses - maybe time to reign in your own
Latest news
RBWH pharmacist unpacks the social media peptide hype
A fast-growing social media trend promoting injectable peptides is prompting warnings from health professionals who say many of these products are unregulated, poorly understood, and potentially dangerous.
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
For Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce, the connection to her workplace goes well beyond her role - having given birth to all three of her children there and been cared for as a patient, by her own colleagues. 🧡
“I was looked after by the people I work alongside every day, which makes it really special,” Alyce said.
“My sister experienced a pregnancy loss 19 years ago and being around that environment made me look towards nursing and midwifery, I knew I wanted to support women through those moments.
“My favourite part is watching first-time parents become a family, I always look at the dad’s reaction too, that’s what really gets me going. Becoming a mother is such a huge transition and every woman’s journey is different."
One of the kindest humans you will ever meet too!
Alyce was an amazing midwife! We were very lucky to have her during our journey 🤍
Alyce was my birth midwife for my first 🤍 amazing kind gentle woman 🫶🏽
Whaaaat a midwife! 🤍🤍🤍
She was so good to me and to my bub. Such a wonderful midwife. ❤️
Such a beautiful midwife and person ❤️❤️
Pretty sure she was part of my team while I was there. I remember faces not too many of the names haha She was lovely 😍
Sooo many beautiful midwives at Caboolture hospital, well done to the whole team for their love and care they show to us women/new parents/families etc🥰
Alyce is a beautiful human being and an absolute pleasure to work with. Lucky to have her x
Beautiful midwife so talented ❤️
One of the best, Alyce 🥹👏🏽❤️
You are the best Alyce. Caboolture is so lucky to have you xxx
Beautiful work Alyce 👏🏻🥰
Scrolling through fb just now and seeing this gorgeous face brought back all the wonderful memories of the birth of my rainbow baby 🌈🩵. Now, 20months old; I still remember Alyce encouraging me to keep going in between the contractions that I felt I had lost all momentum and when I felt I couldn’t give more. Her fierce reminders that I could and would were what lead me to my miracle baby boy. I have tears in my eyes remembering Alyce placing him on my chest with such joy in her eyes. I’m so grateful! 🩵🫶🏽
Alyce is just wonderful ❤️ beautiful midwife and beautiful person x
We were so thankful to have you deliver our little man nearly 12 years ago ❤️🩹
Thank you for what you do..
One of the best! 😘 miss you! x
Beautiful Alyce a wonderful midwife and an even better mum
Harmony Findlay
I hope they give the birth suite and ward a make over! They deserve it 🙏🏻
Look at you, all famous and shit 🙌🫶🏻❤️
"My husband and I moved to Bribie to retire in 2008. We love it here; I always wanted to live by the water. Before I started on Dialysis, I used to do ceramics and patchwork quilting, and my husband fished. Nowadays we like to go for drives on sunny days and visit the local shops. We're both very grateful to have each other, we take life as it comes."
💭 Monday Mantra, Maureen, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre Dialysis Patient
So glad that you don't have to travel far for your treatment. I think the staff at the Satellite Hospital are great, most helpful, you are in good hands. Enjoy your Bribie life 👍♥️
Good on you guys, enjoy everything u can.
Good on you Maureen ❤️
My dad used to do dialysis at Redcliffe, and there was quite a few patients that had to travel from Bribie. It made for a very long, exhausting day! I'm so happy for you to be able to have your dialysis closer to home. Keep enjoying your life, while you can 😁❤️
Living her best life blessed 🥰
The satellite hospital is a great asset to Bribie. We are very fortunate to have it.
Thankyou for sharing your story lovely 🙏👌😘
It is great that dialysis is available at the satellite hospital
You may not realise it, but in the heart of Spring Hill is a team helping those in the Brisbane CBD who are experiencing homelessness. ❤️🩹
We joined some of our Homeless Health Outreach Team as they shared how they provide mental health support for the community, outside the walls of our hospitals.
Thankyou for the invaluable work you do 🙏
Great team!
Fantastic team! You all do such a great job. Such a dedicated team.
Thank you HHOT for your wonderful work and care! 🫶🏻🙏
James Cox 💝
St John’s sleep Over
Resources for your team to engage with your service
Evidence
AskIZZY APP Where to show all people Where support is
Other side of the River has a sleep Area for Wednesday night and this is what Government has hit done
Why don’t you come here who has a feed and support weekly
Our Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre are there to support our patients, from greeting them as they first walk in the door through to sitting with patients while they undergo treatment. ❤️🩹
Cancer Care Admin Officer, Amanda, is one friendly face who makes sure patients are comfortable and safe as they navigate the cancer treatment process.
"The satisfaction I get when I see a patient happy is hard to put into words. I'm very passionate about my patients," she says.
"Bribie is an aging community, and our patients are extremely grateful to have this facility so close to home."
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Amanda and our wonderful Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre for all their hard work.
A big thank you to all who work at cancer care,they are a lovely bunch of ladies
Great work Amanda! 🙌💕
Go Amanda 👏👏 You’re the perfect person for your role and the patients who attend there ❤️
Thank you for what you do 🌷
If the peptide injectable treatments that you've seen online sound too good to be true, promoting rapid weight loss and flawless skin, then they probably are. 💉🤳
RBWH Pharmacist Sahra strongly advises against the use of any injectable product without consulting proper medical advice first and says that many of these unregulated peptides can cause more harm than good.
“While some, like prescription-only medications such as Ozempic® and insulins, are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the injectable peptides being promoted online often fall outside this regulated category,” she says.
“Many unregulated injectable peptides are sold through wellness websites with health claims including weight loss, muscle growth, anti-aging and enhanced cognitive and athletic performance.
“There are no guarantees that unregulated products contain the correct ingredients or are produced in sterile facilities. Users may unknowingly inject contaminated or poor‑quality substances, or administer incorrect doses, putting their health at serious risk.”
👏🏼glad to see MNH calling this out, a reminder that 'wellness trends' comes with real risks.
Love your work Sahra!
What if I’m getting a prescription from my doctor and having these peptides made by a compound pharmacist via prescription. Does that make it okay?
Kelly Christie did you even read the post lol. The entire context is around 'without proper medical advice'
Should list the actual names of these injectables so people are educated on the names to look out for.
Shanelle Samaranayake
Savannah Hoad
Weet-Bix and Fruity Chunk'$ for breakfast_ additional Rolled Oats(porridge)+Wholesome Nutts and seed mix for add d Vitality and Sexy Smile Cuteness! Lunch?? Whos' Asking? ArvoTea: Taxi for Ingredients... Dinner: Picnic over the Moons Glowing Crest of ... Waiton,,,, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A SECRET Plan,etC LUSTER ...
What?? Don't shrug the eyes like that..
Pharmacists are making these products and running these unregulated businesses - maybe time to reign in your own
Latest news
RBWH pharmacist unpacks the social media peptide hype
A fast-growing social media trend promoting injectable peptides is prompting warnings from health professionals who say many of these products are unregulated, poorly understood, and potentially dangerous.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
/ MetroNorthHHS
For Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce, the connection to her workplace goes well beyond her role - having given birth to all three of her children there and been cared for as a patient, by her own colleagues. 🧡
“I was looked after by the people I work alongside every day, which makes it really special,” Alyce said.
“My sister experienced a pregnancy loss 19 years ago and being around that environment made me look towards nursing and midwifery, I knew I wanted to support women through those moments.
“My favourite part is watching first-time parents become a family, I always look at the dad’s reaction too, that’s what really gets me going. Becoming a mother is such a huge transition and every woman’s journey is different."
One of the kindest humans you will ever meet too!
Alyce was an amazing midwife! We were very lucky to have her during our journey 🤍
Alyce was my birth midwife for my first 🤍 amazing kind gentle woman 🫶🏽
Whaaaat a midwife! 🤍🤍🤍
She was so good to me and to my bub. Such a wonderful midwife. ❤️
Such a beautiful midwife and person ❤️❤️
Pretty sure she was part of my team while I was there. I remember faces not too many of the names haha She was lovely 😍
Sooo many beautiful midwives at Caboolture hospital, well done to the whole team for their love and care they show to us women/new parents/families etc🥰
Alyce is a beautiful human being and an absolute pleasure to work with. Lucky to have her x
Beautiful midwife so talented ❤️
One of the best, Alyce 🥹👏🏽❤️
You are the best Alyce. Caboolture is so lucky to have you xxx
Beautiful work Alyce 👏🏻🥰
Scrolling through fb just now and seeing this gorgeous face brought back all the wonderful memories of the birth of my rainbow baby 🌈🩵. Now, 20months old; I still remember Alyce encouraging me to keep going in between the contractions that I felt I had lost all momentum and when I felt I couldn’t give more. Her fierce reminders that I could and would were what lead me to my miracle baby boy. I have tears in my eyes remembering Alyce placing him on my chest with such joy in her eyes. I’m so grateful! 🩵🫶🏽
Alyce is just wonderful ❤️ beautiful midwife and beautiful person x
We were so thankful to have you deliver our little man nearly 12 years ago ❤️🩹
Thank you for what you do..
One of the best! 😘 miss you! x
Beautiful Alyce a wonderful midwife and an even better mum
Harmony Findlay
I hope they give the birth suite and ward a make over! They deserve it 🙏🏻
Look at you, all famous and shit 🙌🫶🏻❤️
"My husband and I moved to Bribie to retire in 2008. We love it here; I always wanted to live by the water. Before I started on Dialysis, I used to do ceramics and patchwork quilting, and my husband fished. Nowadays we like to go for drives on sunny days and visit the local shops. We're both very grateful to have each other, we take life as it comes."
💭 Monday Mantra, Maureen, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre Dialysis Patient
So glad that you don't have to travel far for your treatment. I think the staff at the Satellite Hospital are great, most helpful, you are in good hands. Enjoy your Bribie life 👍♥️
Good on you guys, enjoy everything u can.
Good on you Maureen ❤️
My dad used to do dialysis at Redcliffe, and there was quite a few patients that had to travel from Bribie. It made for a very long, exhausting day! I'm so happy for you to be able to have your dialysis closer to home. Keep enjoying your life, while you can 😁❤️
Living her best life blessed 🥰
The satellite hospital is a great asset to Bribie. We are very fortunate to have it.
Thankyou for sharing your story lovely 🙏👌😘
It is great that dialysis is available at the satellite hospital
You may not realise it, but in the heart of Spring Hill is a team helping those in the Brisbane CBD who are experiencing homelessness. ❤️🩹
We joined some of our Homeless Health Outreach Team as they shared how they provide mental health support for the community, outside the walls of our hospitals.
Thankyou for the invaluable work you do 🙏
Great team!
Fantastic team! You all do such a great job. Such a dedicated team.
Thank you HHOT for your wonderful work and care! 🫶🏻🙏
James Cox 💝
St John’s sleep Over
Resources for your team to engage with your service
Evidence
AskIZZY APP Where to show all people Where support is
Other side of the River has a sleep Area for Wednesday night and this is what Government has hit done
Why don’t you come here who has a feed and support weekly
Our Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre are there to support our patients, from greeting them as they first walk in the door through to sitting with patients while they undergo treatment. ❤️🩹
Cancer Care Admin Officer, Amanda, is one friendly face who makes sure patients are comfortable and safe as they navigate the cancer treatment process.
"The satisfaction I get when I see a patient happy is hard to put into words. I'm very passionate about my patients," she says.
"Bribie is an aging community, and our patients are extremely grateful to have this facility so close to home."
👏 A big #ShoutoutSaturday to Amanda and our wonderful Cancer Care team at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre for all their hard work.
A big thank you to all who work at cancer care,they are a lovely bunch of ladies
Great work Amanda! 🙌💕
Go Amanda 👏👏 You’re the perfect person for your role and the patients who attend there ❤️
Thank you for what you do 🌷
If the peptide injectable treatments that you've seen online sound too good to be true, promoting rapid weight loss and flawless skin, then they probably are. 💉🤳
RBWH Pharmacist Sahra strongly advises against the use of any injectable product without consulting proper medical advice first and says that many of these unregulated peptides can cause more harm than good.
“While some, like prescription-only medications such as Ozempic® and insulins, are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the injectable peptides being promoted online often fall outside this regulated category,” she says.
“Many unregulated injectable peptides are sold through wellness websites with health claims including weight loss, muscle growth, anti-aging and enhanced cognitive and athletic performance.
“There are no guarantees that unregulated products contain the correct ingredients or are produced in sterile facilities. Users may unknowingly inject contaminated or poor‑quality substances, or administer incorrect doses, putting their health at serious risk.”
👏🏼glad to see MNH calling this out, a reminder that 'wellness trends' comes with real risks.
Love your work Sahra!
What if I’m getting a prescription from my doctor and having these peptides made by a compound pharmacist via prescription. Does that make it okay?
Kelly Christie did you even read the post lol. The entire context is around 'without proper medical advice'
Should list the actual names of these injectables so people are educated on the names to look out for.
Shanelle Samaranayake
Savannah Hoad
Weet-Bix and Fruity Chunk'$ for breakfast_ additional Rolled Oats(porridge)+Wholesome Nutts and seed mix for add d Vitality and Sexy Smile Cuteness! Lunch?? Whos' Asking? ArvoTea: Taxi for Ingredients... Dinner: Picnic over the Moons Glowing Crest of ... Waiton,,,, YOU WOULD KNOW IT WAS A SECRET Plan,etC LUSTER ...
What?? Don't shrug the eyes like that..
Pharmacists are making these products and running these unregulated businesses - maybe time to reign in your own