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Rhonda retires after 52 years of nursing
Rhonda Purtill will soon be closing the chapter on her 52-year long nursing career.
Bribie Island Satellite Hospital community open day
Residents will get a sneak preview of Bribie Island Satellite Hospital at the community open day on Thursday 11 July.
Accolades come thick and fast for rapid access elderly care
The accolades and acknowledgement of the important work being delivered by the Rapid Access to Community Care (RACC) service keep coming thick and fast.
Green Metro North takes home sustainability gong at Queensland Health Excellence Awards
Metro North Health has been acknowledged for its sustainability excellence at the 2024 Queensland Health Excellence Awards.
Mum’s knowing advice foreshadows Aoifou’s compassionate care
You don’t have to talk to Gannet House’s Aoifou Fili for too long to understand why she was awarded the Metro North Health Assistant in Nursing for 2024.
Why do hospital falls happen and how can we prevent them?
Falls in hospital can lead to extended stays. There are some practical strategies bedside nurses can implement to prevent falls.
Celebrities, smiles and celebrations as biggest ever Giving Day smashes target
On 12 June the RBWH Foundation held their most successful Giving Day, raising over $750,000, well in excess of the original $600,000 target.
TPCH junior doctor takes out 30 under 30 title
The Prince Charles Hospital orthopaedic surgery Principal House Officer Helena Franco can now add a prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 title to her list of achievements.
Taking pride in creating welcoming open spaces
Across Metro North Health facilities an amazing team of gardeners takes pride in ensuring that our lawns and gardens are welcoming and immaculate.
Comas explained by Dr Townsend
Can a patient dream or hear things while in a coma?
The apology that started a movement
It has been 15 years since the RBWH became the first hospital in Australia to apologise for the practice of forced adoption, triggering a nation-wide movement.
Best exercises to do for health and longevity
What are the best exercises for health and longevity? The exercises you will actually do and keep doing.
Logistics plays a key place in keeping our health facilities running
A career in retail management and procurement has led Chris Frew to develop a supply hub across community and oral health facilities in Metro North.
Dental career paves a perfect project pathway for Amanda
Following a successful dental career Amanda Philp has easily transitioned from the dental chair to a highly rewarding facility and project management career.
Volunteering creates great friendships and life-changing bonds
For many of our Community and Oral Health volunteers, the bonds created and happiness generated are an important outcome of time shared with patients and aged care residents.
The top five nasty winter illnesses: what they are and recommended treatment
Dr Kanthi Vemuri discusses the top five nasty winter illnesses that are circulating at the moment, what they are, and recommended treatment.
Elton finds his calling caring for his community
A focus on caring for and informing his community has never been far from Nurse Graduate Elton Leung’s career choices.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
New Board Chair brings passion for health justice and equity
Bernard Curran brings wealth of experience as new Metro North Board Chair
Luenne’s career has taken her from the hotel quarantine program to Mental Health staff psychologist
Advanced staff psychologist Luenne Zielke provides psychological services to Mental Health and corporate services staff as well as Metro North’s Peer Responders.
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
How to get moving to improve your mood
Pine Rivers Community Health Centre Psychologist and fitness guru Chris Pomfret provides his tips for starting a regular exercise routine and staying interested.
App a breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcers
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers.
Simple, safe, and kind change for Redcliffe surgical patients
Redcliffe Hospital has made a change that should benefit most surgical patients. It follows international best practice, and it's simple, safe, and kind.
After undergoing a laryngectomy, Brien spent the next 18 years helping others going through the same thing
Brien supported patients right across the state using telehealth technology based in the Speech Pathology Department at RBWH. Patient feedback over the years has been glowing.
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