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News
Men’s shed brings finishing touches to Charles’ final wish
Cancer sufferer Charles Knight has always had a love of woodwork and hand crafting wonderful things.
Turning tide on deadliest cancer
#ThinkyThursday this week takes us to the team at #TPCH. Here, under Professor Kwun Fong’s leadership, they are working on a trial to detect lung cancer in early stages and are already saving lives!
Indigenous nurse and midwife joins Metro North as new director
Registered nurse and proud Yidinji woman from the Atherton Tablelands, Sherry Holzapfel has joined Metro North as the new Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU).
Delving deeper into thyroid cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease
Introducing this week’s #ThinkyThursday Clinician Fellowship recipient Dr Don McLeod! Since receiving the Fellowship Dr McLeod has been able to delve deeper into the root causes and treatments of thyroid cancer.
Healthy Ageing Expo
Date: 21-23 August 2019
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: Brighton Wellness Hub Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy Brighton Qld 4017
Residents in the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane area will be supported to live and age well at this year’s Healthy Ageing Expo during Seniors Week.
Dental bite – the hidden risk factors of tooth decay
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we take a look at how we can better provide dental healthcare to those who come from low socio-economic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Games-based Hearoes app sounds good
Audiologists at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) have helped in the development of an Australian-first app that guides hearing impaired people through the new environment of sound, following a hearing implant.
Upgraded facility improves care for cystic fibrosis patients
An almost $3m upgrade to The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is giving patients with cystic fibrosis the best and safest care during hospital stays. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new wards were up to the very best international standards, which was important for CF patients who may have to visit hospital frequently.
Deep brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patients a new lease on life
Deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving a new lease on life to people who had lost all hope.
Award-winning Diabetes management program rolled out at North Lakes
North Lakes Diabetes and kidney disease patients can now access a 10-week intervention-based education and exercise program that empowers patients to better manage their own symptoms, while reducing public health wait lists for services.
Events
Staff Excellence Awards 2019
Date: 23 October 2019
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
Nominations are now open! The Metro North Staff Excellence Awards recognise staff excellence and achievements. They celebrate staff who make a significant contribution and demonstrate a strong commitment to our values.
Infective Endocarditis Symposium
Date: 26 October 2019
Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
The Inaugural Infective Endocarditis Symposium in Brisbane, will unite national and international experts in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology and Medical Imaging.
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3 weeks ago
There were plenty of laughs, fun and pearly whites on show at the annual Oral Health staff development day which focused on wellness, education and recognising staff achievements. #oralhealthservices #valuesinaction
3 weeks ago
Congratulations to Darren and Julie from Metro North Oral Health Services who've each received their 35 year pin alongside 80 dental colleagues celebrating a combined 1200 years of service keeping our teeth and gums healthy. #oralhealthservices
Great photo Darren, well done!
Congratulations to you, and to all of the girls who've surpassed this milestone shame they haven't recognised everyone for this achievement
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3 weeks ago
Congratulations to this year's Metro North Oral Health Values in Action champions who have been nominated by their colleagues for being role models in respect, integrity, team work, compassion and high performance. #oralhealthservices #valuesinaction #healthcareheroes
Congrats to all!!
These are some of the awesome people I get to work with. Thank you for your great work and commitment. Congratulations to our New Value in Action Champions, 2019. I'm excited for what the VIA team will bring to Oral Health services and our community this year.😀
4 weeks ago
Are you the perfect person to make young people happy with brilliant smiles? We're looking for a specialist orthodontist to join the great team at Metro North Oral Health. Click the link below for details. #WorkforusWednesday
Find out more here tinyurl.com/y3gwlj73
2 months ago
Great to have the Redcliffe Breakfast Club join us for our Oral Health team’s Dental Health Week campaign with a healthy breakfast for the Homeless Reconnect group. #RedcliffeBreakfastClub #brushtwicedaily #lesssugar
2 months ago
Our Oral Health team and #UQ dental students are encouraging healthy smiles with these simple tips: Consume foods and drinks that have less sugar, brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly and have regular dental check-ups. #dentalhealthweek #lesssugar #lovemyteeth
2 months ago
Now this is commitment! Congratulations to our Community and Oral Health staff who have collectively notched up more than 5,400 years of service in Queensland Health. Indigenous Health Worker Delma was among those to receive her 10-year Length of Service certificate. #WorkSomewhereAwesome
Congratulations Rae 💜💜💜
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Too deadly Delma 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I am proud of u my big cousin Delz Dormo ♥️🙋🏾♀️👏🏾
Deadly Delma Good work 👍😊