{"id":21407,"date":"2024-06-13T08:52:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T22:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?page_id=21407"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T00:07:43","slug":"ce-messages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/ce-messages","title":{"rendered":"Chief Executive Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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none;\r\n\t\tmargin: 1.5%;\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\ttext-align: center;\r\n\t\twidth: 47%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-1 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\/* see mla_gallery_shortcode() in media-library-assistant\/includes\/class-mla-shortcode-support.php *\/\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-21407 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"27 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-27.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25469'>\n\t27 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"20 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-20.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25409'>\n\t20 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"19 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-19.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25408'>\n\t19 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Digital Health Officer\" data-caption=\"13 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25391'>\n\t13 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"8 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-08.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25371'>\n\t8 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"6 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-06.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25370'>\n\t6 March 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"27 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-02-27.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25326'>\n\t27 February 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"20 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-20260220.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25309'>\n\t20 February 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"13 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-13-2.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25234'>\n\t13 February 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"13 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25233'>\n\t13 February 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services\" data-caption=\"6 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25232'>\n\t6 February 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"An update from the Acting CE and SET\" data-caption=\"30 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-30.pdf'>An update from the Acting CE and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24938'>\n\t30 January 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Acting Chief People and Culture Officer\" data-caption=\"23 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-23.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Acting Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25254'>\n\t23 January 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"16 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-16.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25252'>\n\t16 January 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"12 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25251'>\n\t12 January 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"9 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-09.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25249'>\n\t9 January 2026\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"23 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-23.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25304'>\n\t23 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure, and Acting ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"19 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-19.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure, and Acting ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25302'>\n\t19 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"15 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-15.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25301'>\n\t15 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, and Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner\" data-caption=\"12 December 2025 \" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-12.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, and Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25300'>\n\t12 December 2025 \n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"5 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-05.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25299'>\n\t5 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive &#8211; Metro North Staff Excellence Awards winners\" data-caption=\"2 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-02.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive - Metro North Staff Excellence Awards winners<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25298'>\n\t2 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer, and Chief Information Officer\" data-caption=\"28 November 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-28.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer, and Chief Information Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25308'>\n\t28 November 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services\" data-caption=\"21 November 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-21.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25307'>\n\t21 November 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"14 November 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-14.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Executive Director, Clinical Governance, and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-25306'>\n\t14 November 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director, Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"07 November 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/ce-2025-11-07.pdf'>Message from Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24756'>\n\t07 November 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, and Executive Director Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"31 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-31.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, and Executive Director Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24734'>\n\t31 October 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure, and Executive Director Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"24 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-24.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure, and Executive Director Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24682'>\n\t24 October 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, and Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner\" data-caption=\"10 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-10.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, and Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24599'>\n\t10 October 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and Executive Director Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"3 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-03.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and Executive Director Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24590'>\n\t3 October 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive and A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer\" data-caption=\"26 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-09-26.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive and A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24569'>\n\t26 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"An update from Nick Steele and SET\" data-caption=\"22 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-22.pdf'>An update from Nick Steele and SET<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24530'>\n\t22 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive and A\/Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"15 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-15.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive and A\/Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24528'>\n\t15 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, and Chief Information Officer\" data-caption=\"8 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-08.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, and Chief Information Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24509'>\n\t8 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive and the Executive Team\" data-caption=\"2 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-02.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive and the Executive Team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24496'>\n\t2 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair and Message from the Acting Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"1 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/bc-2025-09-01.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair and Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24495'>\n\t1 September 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director Research\" data-caption=\"26 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-26-2.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director Research<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24432'>\n\t26 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"An update from the Acting Chief Executive and ED Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"26 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-26.pdf'>An update from the Acting Chief Executive and ED Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24431'>\n\t26 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"An update from Jackie Hanson and Bernard Curran\" data-caption=\"20 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-20.pdf'>An update from Jackie Hanson and Bernard Curran<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24426'>\n\t20 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and A\/Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"19 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-19.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and A\/Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24425'>\n\t19 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and ED, Women&#8217;s Children&#8217;s and Families Stream \u2013 Paediatrics\" data-caption=\"12 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-12.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, A\/Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and ED, Women's Children's and Families Stream \u2013 Paediatrics<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24411'>\n\t12 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"6 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24404'>\n\t6 August 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"28 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-28.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24381'>\n\t28 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"21 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-21.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24342'>\n\t21 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"14 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-14.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24329'>\n\t14 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Senior Executive team\" data-caption=\"7 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-07.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Senior Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24270'>\n\t7 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Celebrating NAIDOC Week\" data-caption=\"6 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-06.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Celebrating NAIDOC Week<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24250'>\n\t6 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director, Research\" data-caption=\"4 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-04.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director, Research<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24248'>\n\t4 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"1 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-01.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24236'>\n\t1 July 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and senior executive team\" data-caption=\"27 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-27.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and senior executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24234'>\n\t27 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"20 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-20.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24186'>\n\t20 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"13 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24174'>\n\t13 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Director and Executive team\" data-caption=\"6 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Director and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24151'>\n\t6 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive | Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day\" data-caption=\"05 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-05.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive | Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24083'>\n\t05 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"3 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-03.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-24011'>\n\t3 June 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Director and Executive team\" data-caption=\"30 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-05-30.pdf'>Message from the Chief Director and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23992'>\n\t30 May 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"26 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-26.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23985'>\n\t26 May 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"23 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-23.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23978'>\n\t23 May 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"16 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-05-16.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23956'>\n\t16 May 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive Director | Have Your Say staff survey\" data-caption=\"12 May 2028\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive Director | Have Your Say staff survey<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23945'>\n\t12 May 2028\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"9 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-09.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23939'>\n\t9 May 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive | Anzac day\" data-caption=\"25 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-25.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive | Anzac day<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23906'>\n\t25 April 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"23 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-24.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23902'>\n\t23 April 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"17 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-17.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23886'>\n\t17 April 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"11 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-11.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23858'>\n\t11 April 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"04 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-04.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23820'>\n\t04 April 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, Executive Director Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"28 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-28.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, Executive Director Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23700'>\n\t28 March 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\" data-caption=\"21 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-21.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23689'>\n\t21 March 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Executive, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, Executive Director Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"20 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-20.pdf'>Message from Chief Executive, Acting Executive Director Clinical Services, Executive Director Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23688'>\n\t20 March 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"14 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-14.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23652'>\n\t14 March 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"5 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-05.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23567'>\n\t5 March 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"28 February 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-28.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23539'>\n\t28 February 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"21 February 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-21.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23527'>\n\t21 February 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"14 February 2025 \" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-14.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23466'>\n\t14 February 2025 \n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Anniversary of the National Apology\" data-caption=\"13 February 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Anniversary of the National Apology<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23478'>\n\t13 February 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"7 February 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-07.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23437'>\n\t7 February 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"31 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-01-31.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23430'>\n\t31 January 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"24 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-24.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23378'>\n\t24 January 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"17 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2024-01-17.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23312'>\n\t17 January 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"10 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-10.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23295'>\n\t10 January 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"3 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-03.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23240'>\n\t3 January 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"27 December 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2024-12-27.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23239'>\n\t27 December 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair &#038; Chief Executive and the Executive team\" data-caption=\"20 December 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/bc-2024-12-20.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair & Chief Executive and the Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23235'>\n\t20 December 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"13 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ce-2024-12-16.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23178'>\n\t13 December 2025\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"06 December 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ce-2024-12-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23160'>\n\t06 December 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Messages from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"22 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-22.pdf'>Messages from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23033'>\n\t22 November 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Acting Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure\" data-caption=\"15 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-15.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Acting Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-23027'>\n\t15 November 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"8 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-08.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22957'>\n\t8 November 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"1 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-01.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22943'>\n\t1 November 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"25 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-25.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22880'>\n\t25 October 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive \u2013 Have Your Say action update\" data-caption=\"21 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-21.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive \u2013 Have Your Say action update<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22825'>\n\t21 October 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"18 October 2024 \" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-18.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22824'>\n\t18 October 2024 \n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Executive Director, Clinical Governance\" data-caption=\"11 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-11.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22784'>\n\t11 October 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Information Officer\" data-caption=\"4 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-04.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Chief Information Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22767'>\n\t4 October 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team\" data-caption=\"27 September 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-27.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22658'>\n\t27 September 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"12 September 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22243'>\n\t12 September 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"6 September 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22120'>\n\t6 September 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer\" data-caption=\"30 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-08-30-1.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Allied Health Practitioner, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-22013'>\n\t30 August 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"23 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-23.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21931'>\n\t23 August 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"16 August 2024 \" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-16.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21858'>\n\t16 August 2024 \n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Messages from the Chief Executive, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer and Acting ED Clinical Services\" data-caption=\"9 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-09.pdf'>Messages from the Chief Executive, Acting Chief People and Culture Officer and Acting ED Clinical Services<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21843'>\n\t9 August 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"02 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-02.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21817'>\n\t02 August 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and senior executive team\" data-caption=\"26 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-26.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and senior executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21777'>\n\t26 July 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Senior Executive team\" data-caption=\"19 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-19.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Senior Executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21763'>\n\t19 July 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Allied Health Practitioner\" data-caption=\"12 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21749'>\n\t12 July 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | NAIDOC Week 2024\" data-caption=\"8 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-08.pdf'>Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | NAIDOC Week 2024<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21735'>\n\t8 July 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"5 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-05.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21731'>\n\t5 July 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Messages from the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"28 June 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-06-28.pdf'>Messages from the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21711'>\n\t28 June 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<dl class='gallery-item '>\r\n\t<dt class='gallery-icon '>\r\n\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Messages from the Chief Executive and senior executive team\" data-caption=\"21 June 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/06\/ce-2024-06-21-1.pdf'>Messages from the Chief Executive and senior executive team<\/a>\r\n\t<\/dt>\r\n\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='mla_gallery-1-21697'>\n\t21 June 2024\n\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-1 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-grid-wrapper fusion-blog-no fusion-blog-no-images exec-messages-layout\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-blog-shortcode-1 .fusion-blog-layout-grid .fusion-post-grid{padding:20px;}.fusion-blog-shortcode-1 .fusion-posts-container{margin-left: -20px !important; margin-right:-20px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-posts-container fusion-posts-container-no fusion-blog-layout-grid fusion-blog-layout-grid-2 isotope fusion-blog-equal-heights\" data-pages=\"0\" data-grid-col-space=\"40\" style=\"margin: -20px -20px 0;min-height:500px;\"><article id=\"blog-1-post-21571\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21571 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240614\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-06-18T15:49:09+10:00<\/span><span>14 June 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This is my first week back from leave. Thank you to Jane Hancock for acting as Chief Executive while I was away, and to Glynis Schultz and Louise Oriti for acting as Chief Operating Officer.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240614\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21391\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21391 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240607\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-06-12T14:53:52+10:00<\/span><span>7 June 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today will be my last Friday message as Acting Health Service Chief Executive as we will welcome Jackie Hanson back on Monday from leave. I will be taking a few days off so Louise Oriti will continue until 13 June in the role as Acting Chief Operating Officer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240607\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21373\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21373 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240603\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director | Mabo Day 2024<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-06-11T16:45:58+10:00<\/span><span>3 June 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today on Mabo Day we commemorate and celebrate Mer Island man the late Eddie Koiki Mabo whose actions played a significant role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Australian history, paving the way for future generations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240603\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director | Mabo Day 2024\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21330\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240531\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-06-11T12:45:46+10:00<\/span><span>31 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have had an excellent National Reconciliation Week across Metro North. Unfortunately, I am not yet able to be in two places at once, so I wasn\u2019t able to attend all the events, but I am very pleased I was able to attend some of the events, including the Caboolture Hospital event on Monday morning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240531\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21205\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21205 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240527\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director | National Reconciliation Week 2024<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-06-04T15:35:53+10:00<\/span><span>27 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May \u2013 3 June). Every year National Reconciliation Week acts as a reminder that together we are stronger. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240527\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director | National Reconciliation Week 2024\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21003\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21003 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-cmo-20240524\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-05-27T13:12:16+10:00<\/span><span>24 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we received the sad news that Dr Liana Tanda (Aitchison) has passed away following a battle with cancer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-cmo-20240524\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20982\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20982 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20240524\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-05-27T13:12:23+10:00<\/span><span>24 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This is a long CE message but it contains some really important information so I would encourage you to take some time to read it to the end and make note of the calls to action.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20240524\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-21010\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-21010 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-aedr-20240524\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director , Research<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-05-27T13:11:27+10:00<\/span><span>24 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Research is critical to advancing healthcare. A key goal in the Metro North Research Strategy is to find ways to support researchers to continue their work to find new ways to treat, diagnose and prevent serious health conditions. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-aedr-20240524\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director , Research\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20699\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20699 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240517\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-05-20T14:39:46+10:00<\/span><span>17 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This is a long CE message but it contains some really important information so I would encourage you to take some time to read it to the end and make note of the calls to action.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240517\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20959\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20959 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240503\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-05-24T14:49:21+10:00<\/span><span>3 May 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today we\u2019re celebrating Administration Professionals Day. We have admin staff in every ward across the HHS, as the first person who greets people in outpatient clinics, and in a range of other essential support roles such as our correspondence teams, our consumer liaisons, our executive support officers, our facility managers, and a range of corporate functions. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240503\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20430\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240425\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive | Commemorating Anzac Day<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-26T09:44:10+10:00<\/span><span>25 April 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today we commemorate Anzac Day and remember those who served our country and acknowledge those who still serve.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240425\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive | Commemorating Anzac Day\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20360\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20360 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240419\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-19T12:59:36+10:00<\/span><span>19 April 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week the Premier and Minister for Health launched free RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccinations for infants and young children, with Metro North one of the first health services to offer the vaccination to newborns. Babies up to three months are at increased risk of severe RSV, so it\u2019s important that all maternity, birthing and neonatal staff are aware of the new vaccine and discuss it with parents of eligible babies<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240419\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20276\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20276 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240412\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-12T16:02:07+10:00<\/span><span>12 April 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have seen high demand across Metro North, particularly record presentations to our emergency departments and minor injury and illness clinics. We have managed this extremely well and I want to thank everyone for your efforts in ensuring patients flow through our services to get the right care where they need it. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240412\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20089\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20089 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-02T15:10:56+10:00<\/span><span>2 April 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I wanted to provide a quick update on our Ethical Standards Unit. For the past 18 months Mat Harris has been the Acting Director of the Metro North Ethical Standards Unit. Mat has let me know he would now like to return to his substantive role within the unit.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20084\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20084 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-02T13:53:09+10:00<\/span><span>2 April 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women the Honourable Shannon Fentiman has announced our new Metro North Health Board.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-20065\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-20065 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328-2\">Message from the Chief Executive | Recruitment and Repealed COVID Mandatory Vaccination<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-04-02T10:25:38+10:00<\/span><span>28 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North continues to seek suitable applicants for our vacancies and strives to ensure merit-based principles are applied to consequential selection processes.  \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive | Recruitment and Repealed COVID Mandatory Vaccination\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19999\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19999 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-28T10:53:45+10:00<\/span><span>28 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we farewelled Board Chair Jim McGowan AM, and five members of the Board. In my time as Chief Executive, I have valued Jim's support of both me and Metro North staff. Jim has taken every opportunity to advocate for our staff and patients and I will miss our many frank and open discussions.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19984\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19984 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240326\">Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-27T09:27:26+10:00<\/span><span>26 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The 2023 Have Your Say (HYS) survey results were circulated with you in August last year and since then, the People and Culture team have been working with Metro North leaders and staff from your facilities to develop an action plan in direct response to the feedback you gave us.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240326\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Chief People and Culture Officer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19936\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19936 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240322\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-25T15:07:40+10:00<\/span><span>22 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I held a vidcast with Board Chair Jim McGowan AM. It was Jim's last vidcast before he finishes his term as Chair next Sunday. I would like to thank Jim for his support of me, the executive and of Metro North staff during his tenure. Jim has been a staunch advocate of what we are all doing. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240322\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19861\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19861 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cd-ed-20240321\">Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-21T12:34:28+10:00<\/span><span>21 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is National Close the Gap Day, a day of action to pledge support for achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cd-ed-20240321\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Director\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19727\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19727 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240315\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-18T11:19:21+10:00<\/span><span>15 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have been launching the Metro North Disability Services Action Plan across our clinical directorates. I couldn\u2019t get to all the events, but I\u2019ve heard it\u2019s been a great week and the ones I attended were fantastic. Thank you to all the teams involved.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240315\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19607\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19607 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240308\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-11T12:36:58+10:00<\/span><span>8 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North is launching our Disability Services Action Plan on Monday with a vidcast at 10am. Yesterday STARS staff received a preview and there will be local events over the next week. I hope you can tune in or attend a local event.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240308\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19497\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240301\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-03-04T10:23:00+10:00<\/span><span>1 March 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we had the busiest day across our health service, and throughout Queensland. Metro North saw 512 ambulance presentations on a single day, around 120 more than usual. Of these 370 were priority 1. Managing such a large surge requires many teams across our hospitals and community services to work together to ensure we are maximising our capacity management strategies. Thank you all for doing an outstanding job and keeping patients flowing to where they needed to be.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240301\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19471\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19471 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240229\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-29T08:24:12+10:00<\/span><span>29 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>On 1 February 2024 Metro North Health adopted a new policy to raise our standards when it comes to preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240229\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19432\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19432 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240223\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-26T08:43:07+10:00<\/span><span>23 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It was good to meet with staff at Brighton Health Campus on Monday for a Listening Post. I always enjoy sitting under the sails chatting with everyone.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240223\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19348\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19348 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240216\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-16T15:55:20+10:00<\/span><span>16 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I hope everyone is staying safe and dry today \u2013 there\u2019s a lot of water on the roads so if you\u2019re driving, please be mindful of the conditions and talk through your plan with your line manager or supervisor.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240216\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19216\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19216 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-atsi-20240213\">Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-13T09:19:39+10:00<\/span><span>13 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today marks 16 years since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the trauma caused by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation, and especially to the Stolen Generation who were directly impacted and hurt by these actions.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-atsi-20240213\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19171\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19171 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240209\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-12T11:14:38+10:00<\/span><span>9 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We are finalising a Metro North wide action plan for last year\u2019s Have Your Say staff survey which we will launch in the coming months.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240209\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19106\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19106 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240202\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-02-05T12:05:14+10:00<\/span><span>2 February 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Fortunately, the week hasn\u2019t finished the way it started, with a lot of rain and localised flooding. I want to thank you all for your efforts in maintaining patient flow and providing care. It was an excellent demonstration of how we can work together and get things done even in less-than-ideal circumstances.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240202\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-19050\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-19050 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240129\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-30T08:06:52+10:00<\/span><span>29 January 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today Metro North Health and Hospital Service (Metro North Health) adopts a new policy to raise our standards when it comes to preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment.  \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240129\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18951\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18951 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240125\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-25T16:01:06+10:00<\/span><span>25 January 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>With a cyclone in the north and heatwave conditions continuing across a lot of the state, it\u2019s a good time ahead of the long weekend to make sure we\u2019re prepared. If you\u2019re working over the long weekend, please keep in contact with your line manager and monitor weather and road conditions as there is a possibility of rain and storms. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240125\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18845\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18845 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240119\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-22T09:48:57+10:00<\/span><span>19 January 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we welcomed 180 new medical interns across Metro North. We will also see 280 graduate nurses and 21 graduate midwives, 50 allied health cadets, 34 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cadets, and around 30 Deadly Start trainees joining Metro North this year. Welcome everyone and thank you for choosing Metro North.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240119\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18812\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18812 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240112\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-15T12:05:17+10:00<\/span><span>12 January 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I hope you\u2019re all starting to get into the swing of the New Year. We have a lot of exciting things on the horizon at Metro North Health for 2024 including some big infrastructure projects to expand our facilities, and some great new initiatives for patients.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240112\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18761\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18761 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240105\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-08T13:12:05+10:00<\/span><span>5 January 2024<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I would like to wish all our Metro North Team a Happy New Year for 2024. I hope those of you who had time off managed to have a well-earned break over the festive period. If you worked during this period, thank you for so very much for continuing to care for our patients.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240105\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18697\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18697 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-03T09:07:15+10:00<\/span><span>29 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I hope everyone was able to find some time over Christmas to catch up with their family and friends and have some rest and relaxation. I also hope that you found moments of joy. If you were one of our wonderful staff who worked over the public holidays thank you so very much for your continued care of our patients and consumers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18691\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18691 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-02T15:47:10+10:00<\/span><span>22 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Christmas is only a few days away and I\u2019ve been reflecting on the year. For many, 2023 has been busy and at times less than joyful. I am definitely looking forward to a reset and some festive cheer in the coming days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18503\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18503 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-ce-20231218\">Message from the Chair and Acting CE | Staff Excellence Awards winners<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-12-19T09:07:37+10:00<\/span><span>18 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>On Friday night we held the ninth annual Metro North Staff Excellence Awards. It was a lovely evening celebrating the achievements of staff from across the organisation and recognise people and teams who demonstrate our organisational values. One of our Metro North values is high performing teams and the collegiate support in the room for the winners was overwhelming.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-ce-20231218\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chair and Acting CE | Staff Excellence Awards winners\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18488\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18488 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2024-01-08T13:00:45+10:00<\/span><span>15 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Tonight is the ninth Metro North Staff Excellence Awards, celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams from across Metro North. I am looking forward to seeing all the finalists tonight. I\u2019d like to remind those coming along that masks are encouraged.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18358\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18358 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-12-11T12:50:12+10:00<\/span><span>8 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We\u2019ll achieve health equity when all people within our communities have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. There are still many longstanding systemic health and social inequities that need to be addressed. It is a complex challenge that demands much of use. This week we saw more of what can be achieved through partnerships with communities at the Metro North Health Equity Showcase.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18118\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18118 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-12-06T15:38:37+10:00<\/span><span>1 December 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It\u2019s the first day of December and the festive season and summer are both already making themselves known. Parents of school aged children will be very aware that schools are wrapping up for the year.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-18033\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-18033 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231124\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-11-27T10:18:32+10:00<\/span><span>24 November 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The move into the new Caboolture Hospital Clinical Services Building started this week. The first patients were moved into the new Palliative Care Unit and Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit. The move will continue over the next week. Well done on a safe move.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231124\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17904\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17904 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231117\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-11-20T10:04:17+10:00<\/span><span>17 November 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today I\u2019ve visited staff at The Prince Charles Hospital and attended the accreditation summation. Congratulations on a successful assessment and thank you for all your hard work.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231117\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17841\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17841 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-11-13T10:53:34+10:00<\/span><span>10 November 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Monday is International Kindness Day. While kindness isn\u2019t technically one of our Metro North values, I think the sentiment underpins our other values. Being kind, whether it\u2019s doing an act of kindness or taking a kind thinking approach, is one of the easiest things we can do. It doesn\u2019t cost us anything to be kind, but it can go a long way in diffusing a difficult situation or improving someone\u2019s day. So, while Monday is International Kindness Day, I highly recommend making every day a kind day.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17813\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17813 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110\">Message from the Chief Executive and Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-11-10T14:18:50+10:00<\/span><span>10 November 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>As you were aware we were targeting go-live of the IWFM electronic rostering solution for our nursing and midwifery cohort at our health service on Monday 13 November, following approval that was received by the relevant governance committees.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and Chief People and Culture Officer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17690\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17690 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231103\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-12-08T13:16:18+10:00<\/span><span>3 November 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last night we celebrated the Metro North Research Excellence Awards. Congratulations to the winners and highly commended researchers.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231103\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17621\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17621 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231027\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-10-31T13:38:34+10:00<\/span><span>27 October 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I had the pleasure of visiting Brighton Health Campus on Monday for a Listening Post. Thank you for all the staff who came to have a chat, it is always very informative. Thanks to Ronnie who also gave me a campus tour on his RAPTOR!\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231027\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17478\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17478 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231020\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-10-27T12:22:57+10:00<\/span><span>20 October 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Nominations are now open for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards. The awards gala dinner will be held on Friday 15 December. Metro North Health has thousands of dedicated, determined and compassionate staff across our facilities who devote your time and careers to ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of care, often going above and beyond for patients and colleagues. The Staff Excellence Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise staff achievements, as well as commitment to Metro North\u2019s values in action. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231020\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17117\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17117 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231013\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-10-16T10:26:45+10:00<\/span><span>13 October 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Tomorrow Australia will vote in the referendum about whether to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Regardless of how you choose to vote, I encourage you to be informed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231013\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-17283\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-17283 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231006\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-11-06T11:35:23+10:00<\/span><span>6 October 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This morning I had the pleasure of opening the Statewide Food Services Workshop at Herston. This annual event was an opportunity for delegates from both public and private sectors across the state, to come together, network, share expertise, and explore new ideas and products to benefit the delivery of food services within health care.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231006\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16864\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16864 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231004\">Message from the CE and ED A&#038;TSIH | The Voice Referendum<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-10-05T09:40:47+10:00<\/span><span>4 October 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231004\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the CE and ED A&#038;TSIH | The Voice Referendum\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16724\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16724 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230929\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-29T16:00:49+10:00<\/span><span>29 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It is with great sadness that I share that Greg College, the General Manager of our Business Advisory and Commercial Services recently passed away.\u00a0Greg was a long standing and loyal Metro North staff member.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230929\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16682\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16682 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230922\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-28T12:12:12+10:00<\/span><span>22 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>In the Messages in a Bottle received through the survey, there have been a number of comments showing improvements in how we respond to flexible working arrangement requests. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230922\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16507\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16507 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230914\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-14T11:29:04+10:00<\/span><span>14 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is R U OK? Day and this year the theme is \u201cI\u2019m Here to Hear\u201d. R U OK? Day is a wonderful initiative, creating an opportunity and environment to check-in with people to see how they are doing. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230914\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16496\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16496 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230913\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-14T08:42:54+10:00<\/span><span>13 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Following on from this week\u2019s earlier email from the Department of Health\u2019s Chief Human Resources Officer, I would like to remind staff that consultation is currently open around the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for Queensland Health employees. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230913\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16362\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16362 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230908\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-11T12:02:36+10:00<\/span><span>8 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Yesterday the Metro North senior executive team (SET) held our monthly meeting at TPCH and took the opportunity to meet with staff and listen to your thoughts and ideas. Thank you to everyone who came along. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230908\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16215\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16215 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230901\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-05T13:50:48+10:00<\/span><span>1 September 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week the Prime Minister announced that the Voice to Parliament referendum will be held on Saturday 14 October. No matter what your view is, it is important to be informed to make your decision. The Public Sector Commissioner also sent an email this week with a link to guidance for public sector employees when talking about the Voice to Parliament. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230901\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-16034\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-16034 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230825\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-08-29T08:01:08+10:00<\/span><span>25 August 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>On Wednesday, I was thrilled to visit the Caboolture Satellite Hospital. The wonderful staff provided a tour of the facility, and it was fantastic to see many years of strategic planning coming to fruition. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230825\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15907\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15907 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230818\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-09-13T14:16:19+10:00<\/span><span>18 August 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Thanks to Jane Hancock and Tami Photinos for their leadership over the past five weeks while I have been on leave. As Jane mentioned recently, the Have Your Say staff survey results have come back. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230818\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15837\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15837 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230811\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-08-17T08:54:17+10:00<\/span><span>11 August 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This is my last message as Acting Health Service Chief Executive \u2013 Jackie will return to work after her break next Thursday 17 August. I would like to acknowledge and thank Tami Photinos for her work in the role of the Chief Operating Officer. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230811\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15710\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15710 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230804\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-08-07T10:27:54+10:00<\/span><span>4 August 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This morning I represented Metro North at the Parliamentary Estimates hearing for the Health and Environment Committee. I had the opportunity to acknowledge the commitment of Metro North staff to caring for Queenslanders every day. Thank you.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230804\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15641\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15641 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230728\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-08-07T08:53:56+10:00<\/span><span>28 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last week I talked about how the cycling teams in the Tour de France work together to achieve the daily and overall goals and the work that we do requires our individual effort as part of a team. It is important that we understand our role within the local everyday team and how that fits in with the bigger picture.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230728\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15589\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15589 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230721\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-24T09:00:07+10:00<\/span><span>21 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I am so pleased Jackie has been able to take some well-deserved time out and I am privileged to be acting as the Health Service Chief Executive over the coming month. I am also grateful to Tami Photinos who has agreed to be the COO over the same time period. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230721\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15494\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15494 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230714\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-14T14:53:45+10:00<\/span><span>14 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I am heading off on leave next week for a month while my family celebrates some important milestones. Jane Hancock will be the Acting Chief Executive while I\u2019m away and Tami Photinos will be Acting Chief Operating Officer.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230714\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15418\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15418 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230707\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-10T13:12:00+10:00<\/span><span>7 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have ended the 22\/23 financial year with a very strong performance on many levels which is a testament to our staff who have remained focused on ensuring our people and community are always put first. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230707\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15267\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15267 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230703\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED, Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-07T09:42:09+10:00<\/span><span>3 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Happy NAIDOC Week 2023 (2-9 July)! National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230703\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED, Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15250\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15250 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230630\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-03T14:03:40+10:00<\/span><span>30 June 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Tomorrow is 1 July, which means it\u2019s the first day we could receive our 24 hour notification for short notice accreditation assessment. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230630\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15085\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15085 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230623\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-06-26T08:44:38+10:00<\/span><span>23 June 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The Chief Health Officer has announced the Queensland Health COVID traffic light system will end today. COVID will now be monitored like other diseases. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230623\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14918\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14918 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230616\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/mrsod\" title=\"Posts by mrsod\" rel=\"author\">mrsod<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-06-19T14:44:20+10:00<\/span><span>16 June 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The Have Your Say survey is coming to a close. If you haven\u2019t completed the survey but would like to share your thoughts, please take 15 or so minutes in the next 24 hours to give your feedback.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230616\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14868\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14868 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230609\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-06-12T12:20:27+10:00<\/span><span>9 June 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the Have Your Say staff survey. We have had almost 8700 staff participate so far. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230609\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14681\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14681 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230602\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-06-05T07:16:51+10:00<\/span><span>2 June 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I have enjoyed participating in events across Metro North this week to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230602\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14559\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14559 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230526\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-05-26T10:42:02+10:00<\/span><span>26 May 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is Sorry Day, acknowledging the trauma, resilience and strength of Stolen Generation Survivors and their families. It is a day of reflection and sadness.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230526\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14495\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14495 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230519\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-05-24T14:15:20+10:00<\/span><span>19 May 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today you will receive an email inviting you to participate in the 2023 Have your Say staff survey.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230519\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14324\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14324 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230512\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-05-15T08:19:08+10:00<\/span><span>12 May 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today we celebrate International Nurses Day, which recognises the critical role nurses play in delivering high quality compassionate care every day. Nurses make up nearly half of our workforce and are embedded at all levels of Metro North, including many of our leadership roles. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230512\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-14260\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-14260 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230505\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-05-11T13:39:29+10:00<\/span><span>5 May 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today we celebrate both Administrative Professionals Day and International Day of the Midwife. Across Metro North there are various celebrations and recognition activities happening to acknowledge the integral work of our admin staff and midwives. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230505\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13978\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13978 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230421\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-04-24T09:01:32+10:00<\/span><span>21 April 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have already seen quite a few cases of influenza in our region this year. Next week our free staff flu vaccination program will start and I strongly encourage you to get your vaccination as soon as it is available to protect yourself and others. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230421\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13943\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13943 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230414\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-04-24T08:44:35+10:00<\/span><span>14 April 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>You might have seen the Director-General\u2019s message last week about how Queensland Health performs compared to other states, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230414\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13861\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13861 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230406\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-04-14T10:04:05+10:00<\/span><span>6 April 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last week\u2019s Listening Post at Sandgate Dental Clinic was a great opportunity to chat with Oral Health staff and hear your ideas, challenges and feedback. Thank you to those who came along to talk to me and Jane Hancock. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230406\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13692\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13692 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230331\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-04-05T15:00:34+10:00<\/span><span>31 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is an annual day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of transgender and gender-expansive people and taking a stand against the discrimination and violence they experience. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230331\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13518\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13518 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230324\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-28T13:21:44+10:00<\/span><span>24 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>A big shout out to Corporate Business Services staff across Metro North. The first Corporate Business Services awards were held this week. While our core business is to deliver care to our community, Metro North could not and would not function without you all.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230324\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13456\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13456 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230317\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-24T09:21:42+10:00<\/span><span>17 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It was great to attend Caboolture Hospital this week with our Chief Operating Officer Jane Hancock and hear about the interactive commissioning plans for the new buildings. I\u2019d like to thank the team there for their work to date. There are a lot of people and teams contributing this this exciting venture which will have significant benefits for the local community.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230317\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13431\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13431 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230316\">Message from the CE, ED A&#038;TSIH and CNMO \u2013 National Close the Gap Day<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-17T07:43:11+10:00<\/span><span>16 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is National Close the Gap Day, an important opportunity to reflect on our role in closing the health gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230316\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the CE, ED A&#038;TSIH and CNMO \u2013 National Close the Gap Day\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13343\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13343 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230310\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-14T10:01:32+10:00<\/span><span>10 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>One of the things we\u2019ve tried to instil as part of Values in Action is that everyone should feel safe to bring their whole selves to work and be treated with respect. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230310\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13300\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13300 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230308\">Message from the Chief Executive \u2013 International Women&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-08T13:07:03+10:00<\/span><span>8 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today Metro North Health celebrates International Women\u2019s Day. Every year on 8 March, we take some time to reflect on how far we\u2019ve come towards gender equality and also how far we\u2019ve got to go.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230308\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive \u2013 International Women&#8217;s Day\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-13213\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-13213 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230303\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-03-06T14:57:51+10:00<\/span><span>3 March 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>With global travel back on track, we are seeing more researchers able to travel to participate in clinical trials research. Metro North has an excellent track record of clinical trials and is a leader in many research fields. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230303\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12994\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12994 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230224\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-27T10:17:23+10:00<\/span><span>24 February 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week the Director-General Shaun Drummond and I visited the Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) to see some of the research and new equipment in action. HIRF is a highly specialised imaging centre and participates in a huge amount of incredible research. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230224\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12920\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12920 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230217\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-20T07:23:38+10:00<\/span><span>17 February 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We started the week marking the 15th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. I was honoured to participate in a ceremony at Caboolture Hospital where Uncle Alan Parsons provided a real insight into why continuing to commemorate the day remains so important. Alan\u2019s care at Metro North, Caboolture and Kilcoy has been compassionate and culturally safe according to his experience and he chose to present me with a pair of traditional clapsticks to say thank you. It was an unexpected and very humbling gift. Thank you, Uncle Alan.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230217\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12904\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12904 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230213\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-14T13:15:29+10:00<\/span><span>13 February 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today, February 13, we recognise the 15-year anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230213\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12869\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12869 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230210\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-13T07:50:34+10:00<\/span><span>10 February 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today I visited the site of the future Bribie Island satellite hospital to mark the start of construction. Metro North will manage three of the state\u2019s seven satellite hospitals, with the first to open at Caboolture later this year followed by one at Pine Rivers. These facilities, plus the extensive redevelopment at Caboolture Hospital reflect the growth of the population and associated healthcare needs in the northern part of our Metro North catchment.\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230210\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12712\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12712 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230203\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-02-03T15:41:08+10:00<\/span><span>3 February 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North is a leader in many aspects of healthcare including our innovation and research. I thoroughly enjoyed attending this week\u2019s showcase of innovative custom made medical devices with BellaSeno and Metro North institutes. The event was attended by 30 representatives of German companies, which shows that the work happening here in Metro North has global impact and appeal. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230203\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12647\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12647 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230125\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-01-27T11:06:21+10:00<\/span><span>25 January 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North pays its respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Traditional Custodians of this country. We acknowledge spiritual connection to Country and pay our respect to elders past present and emerging. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230125\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12592\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12592 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230120\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-01-20T16:36:39+10:00<\/span><span>20 January 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I spent some time working in the food services department at TPCH. Despite how busy the work environment is, the staff were very engaged and helpful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230120\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12506\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12506 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230113\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-01-18T10:15:01+10:00<\/span><span>13 January 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Did you know RBWH produces the equivalent amount of waste as a small town? I had no appreciation for the amount of waste our RBWH waste management team deals with until I visited the unit with our COO Jane Hancock on Monday. \r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230113\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12469\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12469 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230106\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-01-06T17:08:06+10:00<\/span><span>6 January 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The next two weeks are likely to be very busy as people\u2019s usual community healthcare services might be closed. To help manage demand, next week we\u2019re launching a 12 days of Christmas campaign to give the community a range of options for care during the festive season. In addition to emergency departments, we\u2019re letting people know about the Virtual ED, 13HEALTH, MH CALL, and where to find local GPs and pharmacists open during the festive season.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230106\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12376\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12376 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221222\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-22T12:49:15+10:00<\/span><span>22 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The Research Alliance for Urban Goori Health (RAUGH) was established in 2021 as a formal partnership between Metro North Health, the University of Queensland\u2019s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (UQ Poche) and the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221222\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal &#038; Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12182\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12182 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221216\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-19T07:22:11+10:00<\/span><span>16 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The next two weeks are likely to be very busy as people\u2019s usual community healthcare services might be closed. To help manage demand, next week we\u2019re launching a 12 days of Christmas campaign to give the community a range of options for care during the festive season. In addition to emergency departments, we\u2019re letting people know about the Virtual ED, 13HEALTH, MH CALL, and where to find local GPs and pharmacists open during the festive season.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221216\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11978\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11978 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221209\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-09T15:32:51+10:00<\/span><span>9 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>From 1 January, Queensland\u2019s voluntary assisted dying legislation will come into effect. From that day anyone who meets the strict eligibility criteria will have the option of requesting medical assistance to end their lives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221209\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11908\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11908 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221202\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-05T08:24:15+10:00<\/span><span>2 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It\u2019s been a busy week across Metro North with a lot of events and activities celebrating staff achievements and connecting with consumers and patients. Throughout the week The Prince Charles Hospital has been celebrating Charlie\u2019s Week. Like so many events, Charlie\u2019s Week was delayed this year due to COVID, but it\u2019s been in full swing. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221202\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11046\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11046 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221104\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-04T15:39:09+10:00<\/span><span>4 November 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I have thoroughly enjoyed talking with people at listening posts this week with Jane Hancock. There are so many clever people across the organisation. This week I\u2019ve receive some excellent ideas for waste reduction which will go to the reinvigorated Taskforce 10 for follow up.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221104\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9742\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9742 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221024\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-24T07:08:30+10:00<\/span><span>24 October 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have held a series of Compassion Labs with Mary Freer across the health service which have been well received. Mary\u2019s four steps of compassion are to show up, understand, move closer and act. These steps can help us focus on being the kindest and nicest health service, not only to our patients but to each other. If you want to learn more, Mary\u2019s website has a series of videos of talks at last year\u2019s Compassion Conference.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221024\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11740\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11740 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221125\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-05T08:20:31+10:00<\/span><span>25 November 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>As you know, Metro North will open three new satellite hospitals at Caboolture, Kallangur and Bribie Island. On Wednesday a small number of us visited the Caboolture Satellite Hospital site. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221125\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11399\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11399 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221118\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-18T16:33:13+10:00<\/span><span>18 November 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last Friday the Board Chair Jim McGowan, Deputy Chair Dr Kim Forrester, myself and ED Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk Michele Gardner visited Caboolture to provide the follow up surgical services review. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221118\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11261\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11261 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221111\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-11T17:00:09+10:00<\/span><span>11 November 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is Remembrance Day, a special day to reflect on the sacrifices made during war so that we can live in peace. We have a long history with the defence forces at many of our sites. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221111\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9735\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9735 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221014\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-14T15:46:33+10:00<\/span><span>14 October 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North is committed to improving health outcomes and providing culturally safe healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week we launched a new initiative through BreastScreen Queensland Brisbane Northside Service to provide beautiful modesty shawls for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221014\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9709\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9709 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221007\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-07T16:57:29+10:00<\/span><span>7 October 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>In 2017, Metro North launched our MN32: NextCare aspirational roadmap. At the time, even 15 years seemed like a tight timeframe to achieve some of our stretch goals. In the past five years, we\u2019ve achieved a huge number of our goals, like building new facilities, opening our institutes, developing our closing the gap plan, and expanding our digital footprint.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221007\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9701\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9701 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220930\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-09-30T17:46:28+10:00<\/span><span>30 September 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last week I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony for our Deadly Start students. The event was a lovely celebration of what the students have achieved. The Minister for Health has shown great support for the Deadly Start program and came along to present the students, including Lilli-Jade (pictured), with their certificates.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220930\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9690\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9690 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220923\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-09-23T14:53:11+10:00<\/span><span>23 September 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I was delighted to attend the launch of Metro North\u2019s Newborn Screening Service and online education program. The service has been designed to elevate newborn screening practices across the health service with the aim of achieving clinical excellence in this area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220923\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9648\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9648 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220914\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-09-14T13:49:45+10:00<\/span><span>14 September 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>While this message comes a little earlier in the week than usual, I can confirm it is not Friday yet. It is however a momentous occasion for Metro North Health \u2013 Tier 0 in our COVID-19 response plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220914\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9641\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9641 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220909\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-09-09T15:36:28+10:00<\/span><span>9 September 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We awoke today to the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty embodied the idea that \u2018leadership is managing government and politics; ruling with one's heart and head is statesmanship\u2019. Regardless of anyone\u2019s personal politics, this is the loss of a true world leader, the longest reigning monarch of the Commonwealth, and a woman who dedicated 70 years of her life to public service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220909\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9612\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9612 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220902\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-09-02T09:12:31+10:00<\/span><span>2 September 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Next Thursday, 8 September, is R U OK? Day. There are currently 1325 Staff across Metro North skilled in having an R U OK? Conversation. Our Metro North R U OKers are kind to others, value meaningful relationships and contribute to creating an organisation where we all feel connected and supported.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220902\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9600\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9600 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220826\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-08-26T13:08:45+10:00<\/span><span>26 August 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>You may have seen the announcement today by the Acting Director-General in relation to appointments to the Department of Health Senior Leadership Team. A number of these appointments are talented people who have previously worked in Metro North. I look forward to working closely the new leadership team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220826\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9583\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9583 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220819\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-08-19T16:32:10+10:00<\/span><span>19 August 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I\u2019m pleased to see this week we have continued to see a slight decrease in demand. We are almost at the end of Winter and as the respiratory impacts start to decline, Metro North Executive team are currently discussing ways of showing our appreciation over the month of September for our hard working staff.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220819\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9572\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9572 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220812\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-08-12T16:35:34+10:00<\/span><span>12 August 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The past few months have continued to be busy. We are now starting to see a slight decrease in demand. We are preparing to move to Tier 2 in our COVID and Influenza Response Plan during the course of next week, assuming we continue to see declining COVID numbers. There will be communication in the coming days to support everyone in preparing for this change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220812\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9569\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9569 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220805\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-08-05T16:48:15+10:00<\/span><span>5 August 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have seen a large drop in our COVID patient numbers and the number of staff on sick leave is coming down. Please visit a pop-up kiosk next week to upload your COVID booster information if you haven\u2019t done it already.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220805\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9556\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9556 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220729\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-29T16:18:50+10:00<\/span><span>29 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>What a week we\u2019ve had! We have continued to see high demand coupled with high staff sick leave. Unfortunately, it looks like the current situation will continue for a few more weeks. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220729\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9545\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9545 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220722\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-22T15:33:21+10:00<\/span><span>22 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>As you all continue to respond to waves and surges of COVID, the recognition and acknowledgement that you are all health heroes is not lost on Metro North Executive and the Board. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220722\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9513\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9513 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220715\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-15T15:20:38+10:00<\/span><span>15 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Demand is still high and we have many staff off across Metro North. Thank you all for your ongoing work to ensure we continue to deliver high quality care. I appreciate there is a lot of work involved in postponing planned care and I hope we are able to get back to a business as usual approach soon.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220715\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9504\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9504 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220708\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-08T16:27:21+10:00<\/span><span>8 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we moved to Tier 3 of our COVID-19 and Influenza Response Plan. We are seeing high demand and the modelling suggests that we have a few weeks to go before we reach the peak. I am sure for many of you are fatigued from hearing about vaccination, social distancing and good hand hygiene but please remain vigilant.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220708\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-7647\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-7647 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220701\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-01T15:24:26+10:00<\/span><span>1 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Sunday marks the start of NAIDOC Week 2022. We have a range of activities and events happening across Metro North for staff and community. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220701\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-7568\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-7568 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220624\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-06-24T14:53:25+10:00<\/span><span>24 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Thank you all for your work during another challenging week. It\u2019s wonderful to see the health service pull together to ensure shifts are covered at all of our hospitals and patients continue to receive excellent care. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220624\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9409\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9409 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220617\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-06-17T15:27:33+10:00<\/span><span>17 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Now just for a minute stop where you are and think about how YOU felt when you were kind to someone. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220617\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9402\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9402 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220610\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-06-10T14:42:49+10:00<\/span><span>10 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Winter is well and truly here this week! I hope you\u2019re all staying warm, especially those who have early or late starts or finishes. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220610\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9395\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9395 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-board-20220603\">Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-27T16:17:32+10:00<\/span><span>3 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last night we celebrated the incredible efforts of our dedicated researchers at our seventh annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-board-20220603\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9394\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9394 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220603\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-06-03T12:24:27+10:00<\/span><span>3 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>What would Leo do?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220603\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9503\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9503 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220707\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-07-07T16:38:56+10:00<\/span><span>7 July 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Happy NAIDOC Week 2022! This year\u2019s NAIDOC theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is a powerful and strong message encouraging the nation to create systemic change, and reminds us of the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heroes and champions who have driven and laid foundation for change over generations here in Australia and internationally.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220707\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-7106\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-7106 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220527\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-05-27T08:05:27+10:00<\/span><span>27 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week is National Reconciliation Week (27 May \u2013 3 June) 2022, a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220527\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9202\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9202 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-04-14T10:33:18+10:00<\/span><span>14 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have listened and heard stories, experiences, discussions, and ideas about health equity in many forms from staff yarns and consultations to our working groups as well as with our community consultations. This truth telling, sharing, listening and discussions have helped pave the way for the Metro North Health Equity Strategy 2022 \u2013 2025 to be developed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9336\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9336 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220520\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-28T08:10:02+10:00<\/span><span>20 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week has been particularly busy across our facilities. Thank you all for your work, particularly for lending a hand to cover for colleagues on sick leave.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220520\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-6713\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-6713 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220513\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-28T08:10:50+10:00<\/span><span>13 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I hope you are all staying safe and dry. This week\u2019s rainfall has been intense, and we have already seen two of our facilities, Kilcoy Hospital and Woodford Corrections Health, isolated due to road closures. More rain is expected over the weekend, so please drive to the conditions, plan ahead and don\u2019t attempt to cross flooded roads.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220513\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9325\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9325 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220512\">Message from the Chief Executive: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-28T08:10:57+10:00<\/span><span>12 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I\u2019d like to acknowledge and congratulate all of our nursing colleagues on International Nurses Day. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220512\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9307\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9307 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220506\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-28T08:23:39+10:00<\/span><span>6 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Our workforce is made up of more than 22,000 people who have diverse experience and skills. As a large health service, we need a wide variety of roles to ensure we can meet the needs of our patients, through clinical service delivery and support functions. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220506\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9265\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9265 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220429\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-10-28T08:25:08+10:00<\/span><span>29 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We have completed recruitment for the Chief Finance and Corporate Officer and I\u2019m pleased to let you know Alister Whitta has been successful in the role. Alister has been acting in the position for several months, coming to us from a similar role in Metro South.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220429\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9249\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9249 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220422\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-04-22T16:28:42+10:00<\/span><span>22 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Firstly, I want to acknowledge the huge amount of work happening across Metro North and the demand we\u2019re seeing for unplanned care. While we are moving into our recovery phase, we are still responding to COVID day to day and this is likely to be the case for the coming weeks and months. Even as we shift to a recovery model, we will continue to monitor the COVID situation daily to respond when changes occur. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220422\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9216\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9216 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-04-14T16:25:19+10:00<\/span><span>14 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Celebrating our achievements is an important way that we create a workplace that is truly a great place to work. This week nominations closed for the Metro North Research Excellence Awards and it was excellent to see that even in this busy time we have received 71 nominations. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220414-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9188\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9188 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220408\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-04-08T16:03:37+10:00<\/span><span>8 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Health equity is a major focus for Metro North and Queensland Health this year. Through our Metro North Health Equity Strategy we are working to close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and provide culturally appropriate care. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220408\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9166\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9166 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220401\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-04-01T16:18:41+10:00<\/span><span>1 April 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have had increased presentations across our emergency departments. Thank you to everyone for your efforts.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220401\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9127\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9127 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-20220325\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-25T15:44:11+10:00<\/span><span>25 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We are currently seeing a high number of presentations. Caboolture Hospital in particular has seen record numbers this week. Thank you all for your work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-20220325\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9072\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9072 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220311\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-14T07:28:39+10:00<\/span><span>14 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is the second anniversary of the World Health Organization officially declaring the COVID-19 pandemic. At that point there were 118,000 recorded cases across 114 countries and 4291 deaths.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220311\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15789\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15789 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230809\">Message from the Board Chair and Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-08-11T09:07:21+10:00<\/span><span>9 August 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Research breakthroughs are driving innovation and improving healthcare across our health service every day. Metro North is home to hundreds of dedicated and determined world-class researchers who are working hard to improve patient outcomes, combat disease, and change clinical practice.\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230809\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12409\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12409 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221223\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-23T10:51:07+10:00<\/span><span>23 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This is our last message of the year and we wanted to thank you for your work and commitment. It\u2019s been a challenge at times as we\u2019ve dealt with high COVID numbers, including among Metro North\u2019s own, and we\u2019ve also has some amazing achievements. Join us for a vidcast at 10.30am to reflect on the year that was 2022.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20221223\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-12022\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-12022 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221212\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-12-13T11:34:55+10:00<\/span><span>12 December 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>On Friday night we celebrated the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards 2022. The event was a lot of fun and it was fantastic to see people so enthusiastic about recognising your colleagues\u2019 achievements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221212\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-11619\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-11619 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221122\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-23T10:14:07+10:00<\/span><span>22 November 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>The Metro North Staff Excellence Awards is a signature event on our calendar each year, celebrating staff who make a significant contribution to our organisation and demonstrate a strong commitment to our values.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20221122\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9605\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9605 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220829\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-08-29T15:03:38+10:00<\/span><span>29 August 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We are proud to be part of an organisation whose staff consistently go above and beyond to deliver and support the delivery of exceptional health services. With just over 23,000 employees at Metro North who contribute to making our health service the biggest, best and nicest in the country, it\u2019s important to take time to recognise the significant achievements. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220829\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9403\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9403 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220613\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-06-13T15:20:38+10:00<\/span><span>13 June 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We received some excellent news today with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announcing $750M for the new Queensland Cancer Centre.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20220613\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9321\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9321 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220511\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-05-11T14:33:51+10:00<\/span><span>11 May 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North Health is home to hundreds of dedicated and determined world-class researchers who are working hard to improve patient outcomes, combat disease and advance clinical practice. For this year\u2019s Metro North Research Excellence Awards, it was wonderful to see over 70 nominations across the seven categories.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/board-20220511\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-5118\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-5118 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-board category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bce-20220310\">Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-10T09:08:11+10:00<\/span><span>10 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Research breakthroughs are driving innovation and improving healthcare across our health service every day. Metro North is home to hundreds of dedicated and determined world-class researchers who are working hard to improve patient outcomes, combat disease and change clinical practice.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bce-20220310\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chair and CE &#8211; Research Excellence Awards\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-5040\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-5040 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220308\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-08T13:55:38+10:00<\/span><span>8 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Just a quick update on our executive team. Our Acting Chief Operating Officer Dr David Rosengren has been offered an excellent opportunity to act as the Queensland Health COO for three months. David will start this new role on 14 March.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220308\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9054\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9054 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220304\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-04T07:42:20+10:00<\/span><span>4 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have witnessed tremendous displays of all of our Metro North values. I\u2019m not a hugger, but this week I am feeling the need. We\u2019re still in COVID times, so I\u2019m sending you all a virtual hug.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220304\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9030\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9030 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220228\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-02-28T11:40:30+10:00<\/span><span>28 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It has certainly been a weekend to remember. I hope you are all safe.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220228\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9014\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9014 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220225\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-02-25T13:09:46+10:00<\/span><span>25 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This morning we held our Australia Day Achievement Awards which were postponed last month due to the December-January COVID surge. Congratulations to this year\u2019s recipients: \nAnne Carle, Executive Officer, Human Research Ethics Committee, TPCH \nErin Dunn, Pharmacist Team Leader, Internal Medicine Service, TPCH \nBianca Rivera, Registered Nurse, Cognitive Assessment Management Unit, TPCH \nRedcliffe Hospital Better Together Medication Access implementation team \nDr Catherine Yelland PSM, Medical Director, Medicine Service Line, Redcliffe Hospital \nQueensland Adult Specialist Immunisation Service, RBWH \nEdwina Powe, Senior Physiotherapist, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women\u2019s Business Service \nShane Jeynes, Manager Administration Services, Women\u2019s and Newborn Services, RBWH \nLes Richardson, Assistant Director, Safety and Implementation Service, RBWH \nSavannah Burkin, Senior Administration officer, Patient Flow Services, RBWH \nJon Roberts, Business Manager, Surgical and Peri-operative Services, RBWH \nKing Law, Data Manager, Surgical and Peri-operative Services, RBWH \nFreda Papoutsakis, Senior Administration Officer, Internal Medicine and Aged Care, RBWH \nHalligan Quin, Lawyer, Metro North Health \nVirtual Ward Team, Community and Oral Health \nJohn Walters, Principal Communications Advisor, Metro North Communication \nJanelle Laws, Acting Assistant Nursing &amp; Midwifery Director, Education and Workforce Development, Metro North \nOne of the themes that emerged through the Have your Say staff survey last year was the need for physical improvements in staff and patient areas. We have allocated $2 million for minor infrastructure projects across our clinical directorates. This work is now starting so you may see improvements in your local area soon.\n\nOver the next few weeks we will be starting to plan for the flu season and our annual flu vaccination program. With COVID still active in the community, we are looking at a combination of both COVID and flu infections and how we manage that in our hospitals and in our workforce. Current modelling shows an influenza peak in July, so our staff vaccination program will likely start in April.\n\nAssociate Professor Glen Kennedy will be the Acting Executive Director Clinical Services form 12 months from Monday while Dr Liz Whiting is working in the Department of Health. We are currently progressing recruitment processes for our Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance and Corporate Officer, and Deputy Chief Operating Officer.\n\nThe HR review is continuing and this week the business case for change was presented at the Board meeting. Consultation meetings on the plan will begin next week. I will keep you updated on the progress and outcomes of the HR review and opportunities to be involved.\n\nWe are also working on some Metro North wide principles for flexible working arrangements, which has been a regular question topic in the vidcasts. To inform this work, I am seeking your feedback on your experience and thoughts about flexible working arrangements through this short survey.\n\nWe have received a letter from the CEO of Brisbane Airport Corporation thanking health staff for their work over the past two years at the airport since the borders were closed in February 2020.\n\nThe letter says that despite the challenges of the pandemic response, the health staff consistently demonstrated integrity, support and collaboration with airport staff.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220225\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8996\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8996 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220218\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-02-18T08:21:52+10:00<\/span><span>18 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Thank you to everyone who has congratulated me on my appointment as Metro North Chief Executive. I am very pleased to be officially in the role and to continue delivering on our MN32 strategy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220218\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8983\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8983 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220211\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-02-11T16:54:37+10:00<\/span><span>11 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This Sunday marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation. National Apology Day is a significant day in Australia\u2019s journey to reconciliation which acknowledges the damage and intergenerational trauma of government policy which allowed horrendous treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly the forced removal of children from their families.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220211\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8902\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8902 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220114\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-01-14T08:31:27+10:00<\/span><span>14 January 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Over the past nearly two years we have been planning for a surge in COVID-19 cases in our community and in our workforce. The current situation is challenging, but we knew it could happen and we have planned accordingly. Many of our healthcare\u00a0colleagues\u00a0interstate and overseas have been facing surge after surge since the pandemic started, so in many ways we are fortunate to have had time to prepare.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220114\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9097\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9097 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220318\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-10T08:40:55+10:00<\/span><span>18 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) has undergone full accreditation. \n\nThe accreditation summation yesterday provided fantastic feedback to the STARS team. While we are yet to receive the final report, the feedback received is testament to an enabling team culture that is exactly what we want for our patients and staff. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220318\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8973\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8973 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220204\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-10T08:41:36+10:00<\/span><span>4 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have seen COVID community transmission numbers stabilise. While there are still much higher numbers than we saw in the previous two years, we have demonstrated our agility and ability to respond as needed. Thank you all for your contribution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220204\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8935\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8935 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220128\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-10T08:41:48+10:00<\/span><span>28 January 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>My highest priority is your safety and wellbeing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to me that you get your COVID-19 booster shots and get fit tested and fit checked. This week we have done more work to support access to fit testing across the health service including extending hours, training more staff, and purchasing additional machines. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220128\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-9091\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-9091 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220317\">Message from the Chief Executive and ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-03-17T10:51:49+10:00<\/span><span>17 March 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is National Close the Gap day. The theme is \u2018Transforming Power\u2019 encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led transformation, equality and equity gender justice, and allyship. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20220317\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8926\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8926 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220126\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-01-26T13:36:47+10:00<\/span><span>26 January 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Metro North Health acknowledges Australia Day as a significant day that impacts heavily on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220126\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive and ED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8916\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8916 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220121\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-10T08:42:01+10:00<\/span><span>21 January 2022<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>As challenging as it has been over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for innovative healthcare delivery. I continue to be impressed with how quickly we can pivot and adapt to the changing situation to continue delivering care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20220121\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8854\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8854 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20211217\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2022-11-10T08:42:11+10:00<\/span><span>17 December 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We are just eight days away from Christmas, and as I reflect back on 2021 \u2013 wow, we have achieved some exciting things. From the opening of our first digital hospital, STARS through to a huge COVID-19 response across all parts of the health service, we\u2019ve been busy!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20211217\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8823\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8823 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-13122021\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-12-10T07:56:52+10:00<\/span><span>10 December 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>For those of you who weren\u2019t able to join us at the Staff Excellence Awards last week, I\u2019d like to share with you a thank you video made to celebrate everyone at Metro North who has contributed to our COVID-19 response since the start of the pandemic. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-13122021\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3739\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3739 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211203\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-12-03T07:44:26+10:00<\/span><span>3 December 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Congratulations to our finalists for our Staff Excellence Awards. I look forward to celebrating with everyone tonight.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211203\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8821\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8821 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/mace-20211126-2\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-11-26T13:18:21+10:00<\/span><span>26 November 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We all have a role to play in making our hospital and health services accessible, free from racism and discrimination, culturally safe and responsive.\n\nQueensland has until 2031 to Close the Gap and achieve life expectancy parity for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/mace-20211126-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8820\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8820 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211126\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-11-26T13:12:30+10:00<\/span><span>26 November 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week our Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) won two awards at the Premier\u2019s Awards for Excellence. They were the winners of the Infrastructure and Manufacturing category and also the overall winners on the night, taking home the Premier\u2019s Award for Excellence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211126\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3599\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3599 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-211119\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-11-19T15:47:09+10:00<\/span><span>19 November 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we launched a Business Case for Significant Change which proposes decentralising the Clinical Support Services directorate and returning governance of these functions to the facility\/ clinical directorates they\u2019re located in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-211119\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8811\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8811 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/message-from-the-board-chair\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-11-11T13:21:06+10:00<\/span><span>11 November 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today\u2019s Remembrance Day commemoration is an opportunity to reflect on the actions of those who gave their lives to change the course of history.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/message-from-the-board-chair\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Board Chair\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8808\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8808 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-11-05-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-11-05T15:18:12+10:00<\/span><span>5 November 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Individual tickets and tables are now on sale for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards gala dinner. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-11-05-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3408\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3408 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-28-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-28T13:37:36+10:00<\/span><span>28 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Next week is Mel Carter\u2019s last week with Metro North. Alister Whitta will be the temporary Chief Finance and Corporate Officer while recruitment is underway. Alister is coming to us from Metro South where he has previously acted in the Chief Finance Officer role and held a senior position in the finance team. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-28-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8792\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8792 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-22-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-22T13:45:57+10:00<\/span><span>22 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It\u2019s been a big week for events. TPCH has been celebrating its annual Charlie\u2019s Week with events every day including a music quiz, treasure hunt, race around the helipad, and competitions in cake making, photography, filmmaking, art, and soccer. There was also a staff wellness day and recognition of length of service. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-22-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Adj Prof Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8789\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8789 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-15-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-15T14:26:54+10:00<\/span><span>15 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I spent a day at Redcliffe Hospital meeting with staff and visiting different areas across the hospital. Thank you all for making me feel welcome and showing me around your areas. It was lovely to meet with kitchen and patient services staff as well and recognise the important contribution our Operational Services teams do across the health service. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-15-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3033\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3033 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-08-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-08T16:08:48+10:00<\/span><span>8 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This morning our Incident Controller Louise O\u2019Riordan and I held a vidcast about Metro North\u2019s refreshed COVID planning. Our current tiered response plans are available on our staff COVID extranet.  When the refreshed plans are completed they will also be added to the site for your reference. The vidcast recording will be available online later today. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-08-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3722\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3722 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211005\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-05T09:02:14+10:00<\/span><span>5 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>As at this morning, 19590 staff across Metro North have uploaded evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Thank you everyone who has taken the time to do this.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20211005\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8779\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8779 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210920\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-20T09:10:19+10:00<\/span><span>20 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I\u2019d like to thank Simon Bugden for acting as Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford for the past few weeks while Angie Dobbrick has been on a well-deserved family holiday. Angie returns this Thursday.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210920\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-3727\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-3727 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210914\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-14T09:14:26+10:00<\/span><span>14 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>I\u2019d like to thank Simon Bugden for acting as Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford for the past few weeks while Angie Dobbrick has been on a well-deserved family holiday. Angie returns this Thursday.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210914\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8760\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8760 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210913\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-13T09:16:49+10:00<\/span><span>13 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Over the weekend, the Director-General announced that vaccinations will become mandatory for all Queensland Health employees working in locations where care is provided to patients and consumers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210913\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8650\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8650 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210701\">Message from the Chief Executive and Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Leadership Team<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-01T10:31:10+10:00<\/span><span>1 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>With National NAIDOC Week upcoming (4-11 July) and the lockdown and restrictions currently in place within our local community, it is highly prudent that all local NAIDOC face-to-face events be moved to an online forum, cancelled, or postponed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210701\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive and Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Leadership Team\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8743\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8743 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210831\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-08-31T09:21:09+10:00<\/span><span>31 August 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Yesterday Queensland Health released its findings from an investigation into the COVID-19 cases related to The Prince Charles Hospital earlier this year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210831\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8649\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8649 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210705\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/stephensonjo\" title=\"Posts by Jo\" rel=\"author\">Jo<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-05T10:27:50+10:00<\/span><span>5 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Given everything that\u2019s happening with COVID-19 at The Prince Charles Hospital, Dr Alex Chaudhuri will return full time to his role as Director Infectious Diseases TPCH. I\u2019d like to thank Alex for his time as Acting Chief Medical Officer. His expert advice and contribution at the Senior Executive Team has been invaluable over the last 4 months. He has also blitzed the vidcast participation rates with 1400 people tuning in last Wednesday. Alex will continue to provide regular vidcasts with his next one scheduled for tomorrow at 1pm.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/ace-20210705\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-2949\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-2949 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-01-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-10-01T15:57:19+10:00<\/span><span>1 October 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>With so much activity surrounding the pandemic response, it\u2019s easy to overlook some of the other achievements happening across the organisation. Recently we\u2019ve celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Queensland Lung Transplant Service at TPCH. Since the service began in 1996, it has given more than 530 people a second chance at life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-10-01-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8770\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8770 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-24-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-24T15:17:28+10:00<\/span><span>24 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week Metro North has stood up a new community COVID-19 vaccination hub at Pinkenba. We are also holding pop up vaccination clinics at Suncorp Stadium today and Saturday for the NRL matches.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-24-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8761\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8761 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-17-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-17T17:28:12+10:00<\/span><span>17 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week there\u2019s been a lot of work around mandatory COVID vaccinations. All Metro North staff must provide evidence of your first dose of COVID vaccination by 30 September and second dose by 31 October. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-17-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8745\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8745 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-10-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-10T16:06:46+10:00<\/span><span>10 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Our Staff Excellence Awards are now open and the nominations are coming in thick and fast!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-10-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8739\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8739 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-03-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-09-03T13:08:25+10:00<\/span><span>3 September 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Our Staff Excellence Awards are now open and the nominations are coming in thick and fast!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-09-03-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8727\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8727 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-27-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-08-27T14:26:00+10:00<\/span><span>27 August 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>More than 50 per cent of the eligible population in Metro North has received their COVID vaccination. Much of this work has happened in our clinics across Metro North \u2013 well done! <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-27-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-15605\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-15605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-ed-stars category-executive-messages category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/ce-20230725\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2023-07-26T09:05:19+10:00<\/span><span>25 July 2023<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Over the past few weeks, we have been facilitating an impact analysis, focused on identifying the impacts of a temporary relocation of the Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (QSCIS) to STARS. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/ce-20230725\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8715\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8715 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-20-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-08-20T14:27:45+10:00<\/span><span>20 August 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week I\u2019ve had the opportunity to meet with staff at Brighton Health Campus and at our Kippa Ring vaccination clinic. I was very disappointed to hear that the staff at Kippa Ring have experienced abuse and disrespectful behaviour from people attending the clinic. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-20-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8711\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8711 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-13-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-08-13T15:11:05+10:00<\/span><span>13 August 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>This week we have continued to see the numbers grow in the Indooroopilly COVID cluster. Fortunately, the new cases this week were already in quarantine, so community transmission hasn\u2019t continued. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-13-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8702\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8702 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-06-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-08-06T15:04:49+10:00<\/span><span>6 August 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>A week is a very long time in the pandemic. This week has seen dozens of our staff go into home quarantine and isolation due to the Indooroopilly COVID cluster. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-08-06-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8700\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8700 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-30-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-30T14:58:39+10:00<\/span><span>30 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>In my first week as Acting CE, I have had conversations with several people who are concerned that there will be significant changes to our vision and direction following Shaun Drummond\u2019s departure. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-30-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8697\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8697 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-23-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-23T11:42:11+10:00<\/span><span>23 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today is my last day as the Chief Executive here at Metro North Health. \n\nIt is a great privilege to be part of the team here in the health service. I would like to thank you all for the hard work and dedication in delivering our care to the community of Queensland. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-07-23-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8678\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8678 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/16-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-16T16:07:15+10:00<\/span><span>16 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Today the Board Chair announced that Jackie Hanson will be the Acting CE after I finish up next week which is excellent news for Metro North. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/16-07-21-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8662\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8662 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/09-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-09T13:51:04+10:00<\/span><span>9 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>It\u2019s been an extremely busy winter so far, on top of an already busy year. Next Sunday (18 July), we\u2019ll hold a Movie by The Mill event. Due to the current restrictions on visiting our facilities, we are holding the event off site at The Mill, Petrie. There\u2019s plenty of parking and we\u2019ll have food trucks, giant games, and music from 3pm. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/09-07-21-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8648\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8648 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/02-07-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-07-02T16:26:01+10:00<\/span><span>2 July 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Last week I was saddened to hear about the passing of a member of our Metro North family, Hayley Middleton. Hayley worked for Metro North for many years before we were even Metro North and was at The Prince Charles Hospital for over a decade. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/02-07-21-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8635\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8635 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-18-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/lewryd\" title=\"Posts by Douglas\" rel=\"author\">Douglas<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-06-18T14:53:45+10:00<\/span><span>18 June 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>We are continuing to see increased activity across our facilities, including high emergency department presentations. We are implementing strategies to create capacity to manage increased demand. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to providing high quality care in line with Metro North\u2019s values.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-18-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8611\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8611 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-14-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-05-14T14:46:29+10:00<\/span><span>14 May 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, With life returning more to normal, we\u2019re able to restart our Metro North fun staff events for the year. First cab off the rank is our annual soccer tournament. The tournament will be held at Albion Indoor Sports from 2-6pm on Saturday 19 June. There will also [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-14-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-1438\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-1438 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-21-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-05-21T13:38:39+10:00<\/span><span>21 May 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Dear colleagues,Spaces are filling fast for the Metro North soccer tournament. We\u2019ve already filled 50% of the slots, so if you\u2019re planning to compete get your team together and register! Cheering is just as important as playing, so if you\u2019re not feeling sporty it\u2019s still worth getting along to Albion [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-21-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8623\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8623 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-11-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-06-11T14:24:54+10:00<\/span><span>11 June 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, This week Metro North has stood up an addition COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Doomben Racecourse. A lot of people did an amazing job getting everything organised so quickly including our Assets and Infrastructure team, and the vaccination teams in Community and Oral Health and Metro North Emergency [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-06-11-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8598\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8598 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-07-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-05-07T15:14:19+10:00<\/span><span>7 May 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, Happy Administration Professionals Day to our many admin staff across Metro North! Thank you for your kind support while I was recovering from my recent surgery. I\u2019m feeling much better and glad to be back on deck. As always, I knew the organisation was in good hands [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-05-07-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8590\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8590 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-23-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-04-23T13:43:00+10:00<\/span><span>23 April 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, It\u2019s been a big week! Metro North\u2019s #NextCare Health Conference has been running over the past two days, with more than 300 emerging and established healthcare leaders in attendance. The feedback I\u2019ve heard so far has been very positive. Congratulations to the #NextCare steering committee and Communications [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-23-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8588\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8588 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-16-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-04-16T15:02:40+10:00<\/span><span>16 April 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, With school holidays and increased activity across the health service, I want to thank you all for everything you\u2019re doing to keep caring for patients and delivering excellent services. Where you do have concerns about workload, can I please encourage you to go through our formal processes [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-16-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8558\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8558 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-09-ce\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-04-09T14:29:05+10:00<\/span><span>9 April 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, It\u2019s my first week back after leave and I definitely know I\u2019m not on holiday anymore! Thank you all for your work during last week\u2019s lockdown and the increase in activity at our fever clinics. With last night\u2019s announcement about changes to the rollout of the COVID [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-09-ce\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8555\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8555 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-04-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/rezaks\" title=\"Posts by rezaks\" rel=\"author\">rezaks<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-04-04T14:00:39+10:00<\/span><span>4 April 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear Colleagues, Firstly, I would like to say happy Easter to staff, families and friends. Metro North, as Queensland\u2019s largest hospital and health service, is playing a critical role in keeping all Queenslanders safe during the pandemic. The increasing number of cases from overseas and our recent Brisbane clusters [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-04-04-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8553\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8553 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-31-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/lewryd\" title=\"Posts by Douglas\" rel=\"author\">Douglas<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-03-31T15:38:44+10:00<\/span><span>31 March 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear all, Once again, we are all facing the challenges of supporting our colleagues, our families and our community. Over the last year I have watched with great pride as so many of you stepped up and have shown consistent leadership, teamwork and compassion as we continue to navigate [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-31-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8543\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8543 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-26-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-03-26T15:44:06+10:00<\/span><span>26 March 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, I really didn\u2019t want to have to talk about COVID again this week, but a week during the pandemic is a long time! As you will have seen in the Incident Controller update this morning, following a case of community transmission in Brisbane visitor restrictions and mask [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-26-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8540\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8540 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-19-ace\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/lewryd\" title=\"Posts by Douglas\" rel=\"author\">Douglas<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-03-19T15:01:37+10:00<\/span><span>19 March 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, We are coming to the close of our third week of COVID vaccinations. Since last Thursday we have stood up five staff vaccination clinics across the health service in addition to the Phase 1a clinic at STARS. Well done to all the vaccination teams for your efforts [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-19-ace\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8537\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8537 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-12-4\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-03-12T15:02:25+10:00<\/span><span>12 March 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, We continue to see increasing demands for our services and I want to thanks all Metro North staff for responding so professionally. This week we released the program guide for our second #NextCare Health Conference. The conference features more than 20 speakers in leadership roles across healthcare [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-12-4\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-814\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-814 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-05-2\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/nealeian\" title=\"Posts by nealeian\" rel=\"author\">nealeian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-03-05T14:24:39+10:00<\/span><span>5 March 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, I\u2019m pleased to share our COVID-19 vaccination program commenced at STARS on Monday, averaging 200 vaccines administered daily to those in Phase 1a. We\u2019re on track to administer our 1000th COVID-19 vaccine late today. This is an enormous milestone for Metro North and for the broader Queensland [...]<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-meta-info\"><div class=\"fusion-alignleft\"><a class=\"fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-03-05-2\" aria-label=\"More on Message from the Acting Chief Executive: Jackie Hanson\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"blog-1-post-8511\" class=\"fusion-post-grid post-8511 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-chief-executive\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:rgba(247,247,247,1);border:none;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content-wrapper\" style=\"padding:30px 25px 20px 25px;\"><div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\/21-02-26\">Message from the Chief Executive: Shaun Drummond<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"fusion-single-line-meta\"><span class=\"vcard\" style=\"display: none;\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/author\/drakei\" title=\"Posts by Ian\" rel=\"author\">Ian<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated\" style=\"display:none;\">2021-02-26T12:42:14+10:00<\/span><span>26 February 2021<\/span><span class=\"fusion-inline-sep\">|<\/span><\/p><div class=\"fusion-content-sep sep-none\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p> Dear colleagues, After six years of planning, recruiting, building, and schmoozing, our Herston Biofabrication Institute is now officially open! We started working on the HBI around the same time we started planning for STARS, so it\u2019s fantastic to see both facilities come to fruition. 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