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Half of us are ‘always tired’, but is your chronotype to blame?
Dr Deanne Curtin, Director at the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre discusses how chronotypes might have your sleep off schedule.
Supporting patients through ovarian cancer
Throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Care clinicians at RBWH are encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.
Next gen nurses benefit from clinical school first
Twenty-six Redcliffe and Caboolture TAFE nursing students are the first in Queensland to start a unique journey with Redcliffe Hospital, Community and Oral Health and TAFE Queensland.
Experts warn against dangers of e-scooters
Brisbane trauma experts are again warning people about the dangers of e-scooters and e-bikes following a rise in serious injuries during the last 12 months.
Getting to the heart of good dental health at The Prince Charles Hospital
Did you know that ensuring good oral health is an important consideration for cardiac patients prior to heart valve surgery?
Telehealth pod improves patient access to hospital appointments
Brighton residents and people from surrounding suburbs have access to a new remote health service which aims to make life easier for anyone struggling to attend hospital appointments.
What hospital pharmacists wish patients knew
Exploring what hospital pharmacists wish people knew.
Judy celebrates 20 years of helping people
Judy Cowie has been supporting women for 20 years as a BreastScreen Queensland volunteer.
A ‘deep dive’ with the RBWH hyperbaric medicine team
RBWH’s Hyperbaric Medicine Service team recently performed their 50,000th treatment, as part of helping patients recover from much more than just the bends!
Think twice before turning to Dr AI
Metro North Chief Digital Health Officer Dr Jason Brown weighs in on risks and benefits of using Dr AI.
Events
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.
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2026
Date:28 April - 1 May 2026
3 - 6 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital, Education Centre
This 4-day course will enable multidisciplinary teams with little ECMO experience to provide ECMO for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
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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