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Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Life changing complex needs dentistry supports generations
It isn’t a stretch of the imagination to say that the work of Metro North Oral Health Service’s Stephen Moore is benefiting generations and changing lives.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Caboolture Hospital Launches New Videofluoroscopy Swallow Clinic for Adult Outpatients
Caboolture Hospital's Speech Pathology Department has officially launched a six-month pilot of an adult outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) clinic closer to home for Caboolture locals.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Queensland first training program for Nuclear Medicine
Metro North Health is helping students to take their first steps toward a career in Nuclear Medicine without them needing to move interstate.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Anna brings significant value to community wound care patients
Nurse practitioners continue to play an important part in the delivery of high-quality care to the community, especially for complex wound and stoma conditions.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
Palliative care angels supporting the needs of under 65s and their families
Having a loved one diagnosed with a terminal illness is tragic at any age, but if the person is under 65, it creates additional difficulties for patients and their family.
Transforming residential aged care through virtual and cinematic technologies and experiences
Virtual, robotic and cinematic technologies and experiences are at the forefront of residential aged care now being delivered and trailed at Cooinda House.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
Physiotherapy cadetship provides headstart for Grace
For physiotherapy cadet Grace Newton getting practical hands-on patient care experience has been the best way to learn and provided an invaluable insight into her career pathway.
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