News & events
News
Taking care of yourself in severe weather conditions
Severe storms and heatwave conditions are continuing to affect the Metro North area.
Clinical trial set to provide better outcomes for hyperparathyroidism patients
A new clinical trial at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) may hold the key for better management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Stay safe during the heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions. Stay safe during the heatwave with our tips.
Carer’s advice leads to occupational therapy career
We know that life doesn’t always go to plan, but thankfully for thousands of patients across Metro North, Tegan Button chose a career in occupational therapy.
Recognising the dedication of our community and oral health staff
Metro North Health has celebrated the work of oral health and community healthcare workers who combined have delivered more than 1,000 years of patient care.
Crafting gifts of kindness for bubs and cancer patients
Three thoughtful, generous and kind aged care residents at Kippa Ring have turned their hands to good use by making lovingly crafted caps for premature babies and cancer patients.
New research highlights importance of balancing mental health with pregnancy advice
New research has examined whether advice for pregnant women to sleep on their sides is causing anxiety.
HBI and Churchill Fellowship recipient share 3D printing expertise
Herston Biofabrication Institute is sharing its 3D surgical modelling expertise with visiting Churchill Fellowship recipient Dr Peter Metherall.
Residential care shines at Cooinda and Gannet House
Metro North Health’s residential aged care facilities Cooinda and Gannet House have for the first time both been acknowledged with the highest national five-star rating for the care they provide.
Metro North has skin in the game of new research
New world-first research at the University of Queensland (UQ) has seen researchers successfully grow fully functioning human skin in a laboratory, thanks to funding from Metro North Health.
Events
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Education Centre, Herston, Queensland, 4029
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 – 20 February 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 11 March 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: 11 March 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: 15 April 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 2
Date: 14 - 15 May 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
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.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 15 - 16 October 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 - 20 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
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