HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues

A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful. 

The RBWH recently hosted a Multi-agency Trauma Training Simulation exercise, in collaboration with QAS and the QPS, that was a first of its kind for Queensland.

There is now a special four-legged friend visiting residential aged care facilities across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay.

A step-by-step guide on how to go about checking on someone, and how to help them if they need it.

The 2024 Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) Research Symposium was a success with three highly-coveted awards won.

A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.

Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.

In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!

The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.

Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.

A research project with older patients in the community care setting has highlighted the importance of managing vertigo to prevent falls.

John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.

To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.

Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.

The use of telepractice in the community care setting is having positive outcomes to service delivery, efficiencies and the quality of care being provided to dysphagia patients.

A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.

A new healthcare service in Brisbane North will help alleviate hospital pressure while supporting the elderly.

A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.

Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.

Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.

Healthcare investment in community-based care has continued with significant improvements made to existing infrastructure, community services, and patient care across Brisbane North and Moreton Bay.

Metro North Mental Health community services in the RBWH catchment have relocated to a new Spring Hill-based Centre, providing streamlined multidisciplinary care for consumers through a single location.