{"id":9747,"date":"2022-10-25T15:27:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T05:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/?page_id=9747"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T02:30:27","slug":"executive-messages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages","title":{"rendered":"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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id=\"menu-item-21426\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21426\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/board-chair-messages\">Board Chair Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t<li id=\"menu-item-21425\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21425\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/ce-messages\">Chief Executive Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-21428\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21428\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/staff-council-messages\">Staff Council Messages<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-21424\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21424\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/staff-news\/facility-messages\">Facility Messages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"month\">\n<h3>December 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>November 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>October 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-3 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-3 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-3 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"16 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-16.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I would like to thank all staff across Metro North for your ongoing commitment to caring for our community, especially with the significant level of demand being experienced by all services at the present time. I appreciate that staff are doing their very best to ensure that patients receive high quality, safe and timely care each day, acknowledging our extremely diverse and complex patient population.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Weekly Wrap &#8211; 16\/10\" data-caption=\"16 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/atsi-2026-10-16.pdf'>Weekly Wrap - 16\/10<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">SEWB Site Visits<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/atsi-2026-10-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Celebrating Allied Health Professions Day\" data-caption=\"14 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/cahp-2026-10-14.pdf'>Celebrating Allied Health Professions Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is Allied Health Professions Day and I want to recognise the extraordinary diversity, dedication and impact of the allied health workforce across Metro North Health.  This year\u2019s theme is Allied health: For everyone, everywhere, which highlights the contribution allied health professionals make to improving health and wellbeing across all communities and settings. \r\n\r\nAcross Metro North we employ over 3,300 allied health clinicians across more than 30 disciplines. Most of us are familiar with the more common disciplines such as physiotherapy, dietetics, and social work, but did you know nuclear medicine scientists, clinical measurement scientists, and genetic counsellors are also allied health professions? The expertise, compassion and innovation demonstrated by allied health professionals are vital to achieving optimal patient care and recovery outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/cahp-2026-10-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick &#8211; Metro North Staff Excellence Awards finalists\" data-caption=\"12 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-12.pdf'>Message from Nick - Metro North Staff Excellence Awards finalists<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I\u2019m very pleased to announce the finalists for the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards 2026, presented by QSuper.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; October 2026\" data-caption=\"9 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ed-atsi-2026-10-9.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - October 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Since stepping into the Acting Executive Director role on 21 September, I\u2019ve enjoyed working alongside our Leadership Team and getting out and about to connect with staff and Community. It\u2019s been a privilege to see the care, cultural knowledge and commitment you bring to your work each day.\r\n\r\nLast Friday, I joined families, community members and colleagues in Deception Bay for the official launch of the Redcliffe Hospital Ngarrama Midwifery Group Practice and Baby Blessing. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the new service and the partnerships behind it. Thank you to our Ngarrama teams and community partners for your dedication to supporting healthy pregnancies, healthy babies and strong families.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ed-atsi-2026-10-9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"9 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-9.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, there has been a strong focus on recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements and service of people across our health service. Our Metro North, facility and directorate staff excellence awards provide the opportunity to acknowledge those individual staff and teams who are making a positive difference to the outcomes of patients, consumers and staff within Metro North through innovation, leadership, teaching and their commitment to our values.\r\n\r\nI am pleased to share that we will be announcing the finalists of our 2026 Metro North Staff Excellence Awards on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"7 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-07.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to welcome Ms Alison Ewens to Metro North Health in the role of Acting Chief Operating Officer.\r\n\r\nAlison will join Metro North from Thursday 8 October for 6 months while we undertake permanent recruitment.\r\n\r\nAlison joins Metro North from Gold Coast Health, where she has been a longstanding member of the Health Service Executive and has held significant responsibility across a broad portfolio of clinical and non-clinical services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"6 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-06.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Stephen Eaton has resigned as Chief Operating Officer to spend time with family overseas, before exploring other opportunities. Stephen joined Metro North Health as Acting COO in January 2025, before being appointed to the position in June 2025.\r\n\r\nIn his time with Metro North, Stephen has played an important role in overseeing the stabilisation of elective surgery wait lists across Metro North, supporting growth in both emergency and elective procedures. Concurrently, the organisation has seen a significant reduction in wait times for priority referrals into Outpatients and Endoscopy services and also seen an improvement in patient off-stretcher time (POST) across Emergency Departments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"6 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/bc-2026-10-06.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I always value the opportunity to get out and about across Metro North, and last week provided several occasions to connect with staff, consumers and community members at Brighton, Caboolture and Herston.\r\n\r\nOn Friday morning, I attended the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI) Community Forum, where I spent time with consumers, community members and clinicians discussing the latest developments in breast cancer care and support.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/bc-2026-10-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"2 October 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-02.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 October 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to attend a number of important meetings and events across the health service which have highlighted some of the great work our teams are doing to improve the health outcomes of our patients and community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/ce-2026-10-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>September 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-4 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-4 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-4 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"25 September 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-25.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 September 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we come out of the winter period, I would like to thank all staff across the health service for your commitment to providing high quality care to our community in the face of increasing demands on our services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting CE and SET\" data-caption=\"11 September 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-11.pdf'>Message from the Acting CE and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 September 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is my final day as Acting Chief Executive before Nick Steele returns from leave on Monday. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the last five weeks, which has been a busy period for the health service.\r\n\r\nIt has been a privilege to be with Metro North during this time and lead and provide support from within the health service. This has been a valuable contrast to my substantive role in the Department of Health, where, as Deputy Director-General of Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance, I take on a very different lens, looking from the outside in at the various operations of health services.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; September 2026\" data-caption=\"4 September 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/atsi-2026-09-04.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - September 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 September 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">There is plenty of deadly news to celebrate across our workforce this month and one of the things that makes me particularly proud is seeing our people grow, step into new opportunities and back themselves along the way. Our young people are certainly leading the way.\r\n\r\nThis edition, we celebrate three of our Deadly Start trainees \u2013 Baylee Proctor, Amira Ahmat and Ruth Roma, who have been kicking some incredible goals.\r\n\r\nBaylee was named Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the Metropolitan regional final of the 2026 Queensland Training Awards, with Amira also recognised as a finalist. Ruth has been finding her voice through the Beyond the Broncos Future Voices program, stepping outside her comfort zone to speak in front of a huge NRL crowd and travelling to Sydney and Canberra alongside other young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/atsi-2026-09-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting CE\" data-caption=\"4 September 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-04.pdf'>Message from the Acting CE<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 September 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">\r\nThis week I was fortunate to see more of the Metro North landscape with a tour of the Brighton Health Campus where I caught up with staff and residents. The site has a significant birthday coming up and it was amazing to learn how its role in supporting the community has transitioned over the years.\r\n\r\nA highlight of the visit was seeing Gannet House and the innovation that the team have been leading to create a caring and engaging environment for the residents. They are currently trialling the use of virtual reality, to offer the residents the ability to enjoy a different environment. You can read more about this initiative on the Metro North Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/ce-2026-09-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>August 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-5 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-5 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-5 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"28 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/bc-2026-08-28.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Board are aware of the significant pressure on our hospital services at present, and acknowledge the impact this has on you &#8211; our staff, and our patients seeking care.\r\n\r\nCapacity alerts and access blocks are \u2018whole of hospital\u2019 challenges. I would like to express my special thanks to staff in Emergency Departments who are dealing with the front end of the problem, but equally to all staff across every ward within each of our facilities, who are doing their best to maintain patient flow while still delivering exemplary standards of care.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/bc-2026-08-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting CE and SET\" data-caption=\"21 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-21.pdf'>Message from the Acting CE and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to everyone for continuing to welcome me as I come to end of my second week with Metro North.\r\n\r\nThis week I\u2019ve spent a lot of time getting out and about meeting staff and learning more about our facilities and services. This has been a valuable opportunity to better understand the diversity of services offered by Metro North, and the great work staff do in supporting the complex care needs of our patients and community each day. I\u2019ve been particularly impressed by the level of innovation across services, highlighted through various initiatives and models focused on supporting more responsive patient care.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting CE and SET\" data-caption=\"14 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-14.pdf'>Message from the Acting CE and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s a great pleasure to support the team at Metro North while Nick Steele takes some well-earned leave. Some of you would be aware that I am normally the Deputy Director-General, Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance, Queensland Health, so am pleased to have the opportunity to support our State\u2019s largest health service in a more hands-on way.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children\u2019s Day\" data-caption=\"4 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-04.pdf'>Celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children\u2019s Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, we proudly acknowledge National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children\u2019s Day, celebrated each year on 4 August. This day acknowledges the strength, culture, identity and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and recognises their important place within families, communities and our future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"7 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-07-1.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Transforming the way we provide care to our patients and community is one of Metro North\u2019s key focus areas over the next 18 months. The need to develop alternate care models and pathways that enable patients to receive clinically appropriate care away from the traditional hospital setting, is particularly well highlighted during the winter months when demands on our acute hospital services increase significantly. We experience larger than normal numbers of patients presenting to our emergency departments, which has a flow on effect on our ability to provide patients and consumers with acute care needs, with access to appropriate and timely treatment. This is why I am always keen to highlight innovative models that support improved access to care for our community.\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-07-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; August 2026\" data-caption=\"7 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-07.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - August 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, 7 August, we proudly recognise the National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners.\r\n\r\nThis year\u2019s theme, Many Paths, Many Ways, acknowledges the diverse personal, cultural, educational and professional journeys that bring people into these professions, and the many ways they continue to make a difference throughout their careers and within their communities.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Information privacy and appropriate access to information systems\" data-caption=\"5 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-05.pdf'>Information privacy and appropriate access to information systems<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North Health is entrusted with access to highly sensitive patient, employee and corporate information. Every member of our workforce has a responsibility to ensure that information is accessed only when required for legitimate work purposes.\r\n\r\nOver the past 12 months, Metro North has undertaken several communications and awareness initiatives to reinforce privacy obligations and appropriate access to information. These have included executive communications, targeted privacy and inappropriate access campaigns, Privacy Awareness Week activities and education resources for staff. Despite these efforts, reports of alleged inappropriate access continue to be received and investigated by the Ethical Standards Unit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-08-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"5 August 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/bc-2026-08-05.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 August 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Our Chief Executive (CE) Nick Steele will take a period of leave from 10 August to 13 September. On behalf of the Board, I wish Nick a well-deserved break.\r\n\r\nDuring this period, I am pleased to advise that Naomi Hebson will step into the role of Acting CE.\r\n\r\nNaomi is Deputy Director-General, Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance Division, Queensland Health. She is a highly regarded healthcare leader with extensive experience in health policy, commissioning and strategic purchasing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/bc-2026-08-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>July 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-6 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-6 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-6 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"31 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-07-31.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week has been a big week for research across Metro North with two major events highlighting our proud commitment to research and innovation \u2013 Metro North Research Summit and Metro North Research Excellence Awards.\r\n\r\nThese events demonstrate the broad spectrum of high quality research occurring across our health service and the important role this research plays in driving clinical innovation and advancement. Research and innovation, which are a key focus of our Strategic Plan, are critical in ensuring that Metro North is well positioned to continue delivering and leading world-class patient care moving forward. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/08\/ce-2026-07-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"24 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-24.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">24 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital received international media attention for the safe delivery of identical quadruplet baby girls.\r\n\r\nThis was an extraordinarily rare and high-risk pregnancy which involved extensive planning, coordination and expert care to ensure a very good outcome for mum, Jenitar, and her four beautiful babies who were born at 28 and a half weeks.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"17 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-17.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">17 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">In my message last week, I highlighted the priorities and focus areas for the upcoming financial year. I, along with the Board and Senior Executive Team, acknowledge there is a lot of work required across the organisation to ensure these priorities are supported and achieved. Since I joined Metro North in September, there has been a significant emphasis placed on looking at ways of doing things differently and working together across the network to ensure we can continue to deliver safe, high quality care patients, within available resources. There is already a lot innovative work being done across the health service to support new and more streamlined methods and models of care delivery and operation, to ensure that more patients can receive the care they need in a timely way.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"10 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-10.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we kick off the new financial year, I would like to thank all staff across Metro North for their fantastic work and unwavering commitment over the last 12 months to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our patients each day. I\u2019m really proud of what we have achieved and I\u2019m confident we can continue to deliver in the future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team\" data-caption=\"10 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/atsi-2026-07-10.pdf'>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As NAIDOC Week draws to a close, I hope you have had the opportunity to celebrate with your teams, communities and loved ones.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see so many staff participating in flag raisings, yarning circles, community events and celebrations across Metro North Health. Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered and contributed to making this year&#8217;s NAIDOC Week such a success.\r\n\r\nThe week has been a powerful reminder of the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the importance of community, and the role each of us plays in contributing to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It has also highlighted the dedication of our staff in fostering safe, respectful and inclusive healthcare experiences.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/atsi-2026-07-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Celebrating NAIDOC Week\" data-caption=\"6 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-06.pdf'>Celebrating NAIDOC Week<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, 5\u201312 July 2026, an important time to celebrate and honour the histories, cultures, achievements, and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\r\n\r\nThis year\u2019s theme, \u201850 Years of Deadly\u2019, recognises a significant milestone, commemorating five decades of NAIDOC Week. It is both a celebration and a call to reflect on our nation\u2019s history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people\u2014the world\u2019s oldest living cultures, and on the stories, strength, knowledge, and leadership of past and present Elders and communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"3 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-03.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Yesterday the Metro North Senior Executive Team (SET) met at STARS. We had a good turnout with staff joining in person and via Teams.\r\n\r\nWe highlighted that the team at STARS has done some stellar work in supporting the delivery of improved care for patients across Metro North, increasing its theatre utilisation and elective surgery throughput. This has contributed to helping reduce Metro North\u2019s overall elective surgery long waits. I also commend the team\u2019s innovative approach to patient care, highlighted through services like the Post Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) and Patient Initiated Follow Up which I\u2019m hoping we can roll out across Metro North Health.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Coming of the Light\" data-caption=\"1 July 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-01.pdf'>Coming of the Light<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 July 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we recognise Coming of the Light, an important cultural and spiritual celebration for Torres Strait Islander peoples. This day marks the arrival of Christianity in the Torres Strait Islands in 1871 and continues to hold deep significance for many Torres Strait Islander communities.\r\n\r\nAcross Metro North Health, we acknowledge and celebrate the strength, resilience and rich cultural heritage of Torres Strait Islander peoples. Coming of the Light is a time of reflection, connection and pride \u2013 an opportunity to recognise the enduring importance of culture, community and identity in shaping health and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/07\/ce-2026-07-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>June 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-7 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-7 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-7 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"26 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/bc-2026-06-26.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Board members, including Deputy Chair, Meg Cairns and Christopher Blue, greatly enjoyed the opportunity to meet staff and some very special four-legged visitors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/bc-2026-06-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"26 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-26.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, I had the opportunity to travel to Redcliffe Hospital for the Metro North Board meeting. As part of the visit, Board members and members of the Executive spent time talking with clinicians about patient flow initiatives. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"19 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-19-1.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">19 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s good to be back in the office after being away last week. Thank you to Stephen Eaton, who provided coverage in my absence.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-19-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; June 2026\" data-caption=\"15 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ed-atsi-2026-06-15.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - June 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Over recent weeks, many of our facilities and teams have come together to mark National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day. Through yarning circles, morning teas, cultural activities, community events and moments of reflection, these occasions have created meaningful opportunities to acknowledge our shared history, celebrate culture and strengthen our collective commitment to reconciliation.\r\n\r\nThank you to everyone who helped organise and participate in these events. It has been inspiring to see staff, community members and leaders come together across our health service. These moments reinforce that reconciliation is not confined to a single day or week\u2014it is something we each contribute to through our everyday actions, relationships and decisions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ed-atsi-2026-06-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Executive\" data-caption=\"12 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-12.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week I have taken up the reigns as Acting Chief Executive while Nick Steele is on leave, returning Monday. It is always a privilege to support the health service in this capacity, even if only for a brief period.\r\n\r\nFirst and foremost, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all teams across Metro North as we all navigate the challenges of the busy winter period. All of our facilities are currently experiencing very high demands, with frontline teams working together to prioritise and deliver safe, timely care to our patients. I appreciate this period can be extra challenging, particularly with increased levels of illness among our staff and patient communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Metro North Research Awards Finalists and Fellowships\" data-caption=\"11 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-11.pdf'>Metro North Research Awards Finalists and Fellowships<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are pleased to announce the finalists of the Metro North Research Excellence Awards and the recipients of the Clinician Research Fellowships for 2026.\r\n\r\nMetro North continues to be a leader in health and medical research, and we are very proud of the impressive work being undertaken by our selection of finalists and fellowship recipients. Their work is critical to advancing health care through supporting new ways to treat, diagnose and prevent serious health conditions within our community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"5 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-05.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is Crazy Socks for Docs Day. This day acknowledges the mental health challenges within the medical profession, however it is also a reminder of the impact of these challenges upon our broader health workforce.\r\n\r\nAs Australia\u2019s largest health service employing over 25,000 staff, we are exposed to patients and consumers of all ages and stages of life, who experience a wide range of clinical, cultural, mental and socio-economic issues.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"3 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/bc-2026-06-03.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">In late May, members of the Metro North Hospital and Health Board had the pleasure of visiting Kilcoy Hospital to spend time on the ground getting to know local staff and the community.\r\n\r\nIt is always a highlight for us as a Board to visit our hospitals and see firsthand the commitment, professionalism and care that our teams demonstrate every day.\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/bc-2026-06-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Mabo Day\" data-caption=\"2 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-02.pdf'>Mabo Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we acknowledge Mabo Day and honour the legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the fellow plaintiffs whose determination helped change Australia\u2019s legal and social history forever.\r\n\r\nLed by Eddie Koiki Mabo alongside fellow Meriam plaintiffs Sam Passi, David Passi, James Rice and Celuia Mapo Salee, the landmark case challenged the legal doctrine of terra nullius \u2014 the false idea that Australia was \u2018land belonging to no one\u2019 before British colonisation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-06-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"1 June 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/coo-2026-06-01.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 June 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Jamie Spencer to the position of Executive Director, Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/coo-2026-06-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>May 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-8 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-8 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-8 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"29 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-29.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">29 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">One of our priorities is digitalisation of the health service to enable strategic transformation. This week our Chief Digital Health Officer Dr Jason Brown presented the Metro North Health Digital Priorities 2026\u20132029 to the Metro North Board.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Metro North Olympics &#038; Paralympics readiness update\" data-caption=\"28 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/cmo-2026-05-28.pdf'>Metro North Olympics & Paralympics readiness update<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North Health has begun planning and preparing for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games working with Queensland Health\u2019s Olympics and Major Events Coordination Unit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/cmo-2026-05-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"National Sorry Day &#038; Reconciliation Week\" data-caption=\"26 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-26.pdf'>National Sorry Day & Reconciliation Week<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, 26 May, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, also known as the National Day of Healing. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"22 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-22.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">22 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As Australia\u2019s largest health service, Metro North holds an important position where we are required and expected to constantly lead across all aspects of our operations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/06\/ce-2026-05-22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"15 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-15.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">One of the best parts of my role as Chief Executive is hearing from frontline staff about their experiences as health care professionals and how they make a difference to the patients we serve.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"8 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-08.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North has an ambitious agenda over the next 18 months, with a strong focus on boosting our leadership and performance across all areas of service delivery. This requires a coordinated approach to how we work across our facilities and directorates to ensure that patients across Metro North receive high quality care, regardless of where they reside within our health service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; May 2026\" data-caption=\"8 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/atsi-2026-05-08.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - May 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we head into May and the months ahead, we will be recognising and celebrating several important key dates including National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day, NAIDOC Week and Coming of the Light. There\u2019ll be plenty happening across our facilities and communities, so I encourage you to keep an eye on the A&#038;TSILT events calendar and your local directorate activities, and to get involved wherever you can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/atsi-2026-05-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Celebrating International Day of the Midwife\" data-caption=\"5 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/cnmo-2026-05-05.pdf'>Celebrating International Day of the Midwife<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">On this International Day of the Midwife, I would like to acknowledge the amazing midwives who give their professionalism and expertise to the women, infants and families who require the services of Metro North. \r\n\r\nThe theme this year is \u2018One Million More Midwives\u2019 and in Metro North, we are working diligently to ensure we have suitable numbers of appropriately experienced midwives to provide the care required by our community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/cnmo-2026-05-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Updates from Nick Steele and Dr Jason Brown\" data-caption=\"1 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-01.pdf'>Updates from Nick Steele and Dr Jason Brown<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Every year as we approach winter, we see an increase across Metro North Health in both demand for care and staff respiratory illness. Careful and robust business continuity planning across our services is critical to managing through this period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-05-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Acting Board Chair\" data-caption=\"1 May 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/bc-2026-05-01.pdf'>Message from Acting Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 May 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week was World Vaccination Week, an ideal reminder about the importance of protecting our health through vaccination, especially during the cooler months. Metro North\u2019s staff flu vaccination program is an excellent way of preventing illness and keeping ourselves healthy during a period when respiratory illness is at an all-time high. That\u2019s why I was pleased to join members of the Metro North executive team at STARS last week to receive my flu vaccination and help protect the health of our Metro North staff and community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/bc-2026-05-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>April 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-9 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-9 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-9 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-9 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Commemorating Anzac Day\" data-caption=\"25 April 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-bc-2026-04-25.pdf'>Commemorating Anzac Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 April 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we commemorate Anzac Day. We honour those who served our country and those who still serve today in the protection of our nation and its people.\r\n\r\nProudly, Metro North holds long links to Australia\u2019s defence services and there are many veterans and current service people across our organisation including in our trauma, intensive care and surgical services. These people bring unique skills and experiences to Metro North and remind us of the honourable nature of the work we perform each day in the service of our community.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-bc-2026-04-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the CE\" data-caption=\"24 April 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-04-24.pdf'>Message from the CE<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">24 April 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we head towards winter, protecting our health against influenza and other respiratory illnesses becomes increasingly important, especially as staff members of Queensland\u2019s largest health service.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/ce-2026-04-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick\" data-caption=\"17 April 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/ce-2026-04-17.pdf'>Message from Nick<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">17 April 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The weather is starting to get cooler and the first sniffles of the season are on the way.\r\n\r\nLast year 300 people died from influenza in Queensland. Protecting yourself from the flu also protects your colleagues, patients and family. Vaccination and good hand and respiratory hygiene are your best defences in flu season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/ce-2026-04-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Nick and SET\" data-caption=\"10 April 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/ce-2026-04-10.pdf'>Message from Nick and SET<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 April 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I hope everyone had a good Easter long weekend.\r\n\r\nLast week we celebrated National Doctors Day which recognises the valuable role of medical officers in improving individual lives and communities.\r\n\r\nTo all doctors across Metro North, thank you for your critical contribution to Metro North and to Queensland Health as a system.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/ce-2026-04-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"10 April 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/bc-2026-04-10.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 April 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Every two years there are changes to Hospital and Health Boards on the same day across the state. On 1 April we welcomed new members Abi Cheadle, Christopher Blue, Professor Michael Cleary PSM, and Metro North clinician Professor Peter Hopkins. All have been appointed until 31 March 2030.\r\n\r\nDr Meg Cairns was reappointed as Deputy Chair and I was reappointed as Chair, both until 31 March 2030. We join continuing members The Honourable Jane Prentice and Dr Peter Aitken PSM. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/04\/bc-2026-04-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>March 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-10 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-10 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-10 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-10 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As I continue to familiarise myself with the services and operations of Metro North, I am constantly impressed by the commitment of staff across the health service to providing the best possible care to our patients. As Australia\u2019s largest health service, we are privileged to be able to provide an extensive variety of specialised services that allows patients with a diverse range of general and complex health conditions to be treated.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) received the overall Premier\u2019s Award in recognition of its collective impact across the state and the leadership role of STARS in developing and demonstrating a model that is improving access to care, reducing unnecessary emergency departments and lowering re-admission rates across Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">19 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, on Close the Gap Day, we are reminded of Metro North Health\u2019s vital role in improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Each day in Metro North, I see our people working together with patients and other stakeholders to navigate the diverse and complex demands placed on our health service.  <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we\u2019re celebrating International Women\u2019s Day and I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the women of Metro North Health. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; March 2026\" data-caption=\"6 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-atsi-2026-03-06.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - March 2026<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of respected Turrbal Elder and Songwoman, Aunty Maroochy Barambah. Many of you joined in honouring her at a moving funeral service late last month, held against the backdrop of the mountains &#8211; a setting that reflected her deep connection to community and Country.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-atsi-2026-03-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is National Employee Appreciation Day \u2013 an opportunity to recognise the dedication, teamwork and care that occurs across Metro North every day because of you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-03-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Board Chair &#8211; Employee Appreciation Day\" data-caption=\"6 March 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/bc-2026-03-06.pdf'>Message from Board Chair - Employee Appreciation Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 March 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week A Current Affair profiled a patient story on a triple organ transplant at The Prince Charles Hospital, that gave a recipient a chance of life. Last night I attended the Jamieson Trauma Institute Showcase and enjoyed listening to projects which continue changing the landscape of trauma care and recovery outcomes from major injury. These services also help shape policy, and future advances in medicine and care. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/bc-2026-03-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>February 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-11 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-11 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-11 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-11 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Board Chair\" data-caption=\"27 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/bc-2026-02-27.pdf'>Message from Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Board continues to work closely with Metro North executive and staff to create and support opportunities to improve outcomes and experiences for our community. One of the key challenges facing all Metro North facilities is managing long waits. So we were very pleased to hear of some recent work undertaken at RBWH in Plastics which resulted in the significant reduction of the number of category 1 long wait patients through a single dedicated day, supported by five consultants and a team of registrars, to complete all cases. \u00a0This was a massive undertaking and a great example of patient-centred care. Well done to the RBWH Plastics team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/bc-2026-02-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending STARS birthday celebrations, to recognise five wonderful years of operation. STARS opened in February 2021 in the middle of a global pandemic and became an integral part of Queensland\u2019s response to COVID-19 with the establishment of a vaccination clinic. Five years on, STARS continues to play a vital role in improving access to care, reducing waitlists for surgical, procedural and sub-acute patients and working towards delivering the best specialist rehabilitation services in the southern hemisphere. I would like to thank all the staff at STARS for their dedication in providing quality healthcare for our patients, and in particular, the improvements which I have seen in this financial year. You should all be very proud of what you have all delivered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/ce-2026-02-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, I attended the Queensland Media Club event where the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services outlined the Government\u2019s vision for Queensland\u2019s health system.\r\nKey highlights from the address included:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-20260220.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Since joining Metro North back in September last year, I\u2019ve started to get a really good understanding of our key strengths and also some of the areas that we are going to be challenged by over the coming years. Addressing these challenges presents a real opportunity to innovate and unleash the potential of our highly talented workforce.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-13-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. On 13 February 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologised to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations, for the profound harm caused by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"6 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2026-02-06.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Many of you will now be aware of the passing of respected Elder and Turrbal Traditional Owner, Songwoman Aunty Maroochy Barambah.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2026-02-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to be back on deck after being away last week and very keen to continue working with the team at Metro North to deliver on our exciting agenda going forward. Thank you to Stephen Eaton who covered the Chief Executive role while I was away. Stephen\u2019s steady leadership is always valued.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-02-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"3 February 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2026-02-03.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 February 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This year\u2019s Australia Day Honours included some familiar names. Congratulations to Associate Professor Anthony Lynham AO and Dr Jason Brown PSM for your commitment to public healthcare. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2026-02-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>January 2026<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-12 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-12 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-12 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-12 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s hard to believe I\u2019ve been with Metro North for a year now. I want to thank everyone who helped me get up to speed quickly when I arrived, particularly SET and the Operational Leadership Team. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">One of the stand outs for me since joining Metro North in September last year has been the exciting work environment we foster here. The high calibre work we undertake each day across the health service in improving and changing the lives of people from all walks of life is second to none.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With the turn of 2026, we are starting to see many new faces across Metro North. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the new staff who have already joined and who will join our health service in the coming weeks and months.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"12 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2026-01-12.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Welcome back to 2026. I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy a safe and restful break and spend time with loved ones, reconnecting and recharging for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who continued to work over the Christmas and New Year period. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2026-01-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It is a great honour to be permanently appointed into the role of Chief Executive of Metro North Health \u2013 for me this is one of, if not the best job, in Queensland Health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"12 January 2026\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2026-01-12.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Following the completion of an extensive recruitment campaign, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nick Steele as Chief Executive of Metro North Health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2026-01-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 January 2026<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Welcome to 2026! I hope that many of you had the opportunity to relax, reset and recharge for what will be another busy year in Metro North. For those staff who worked during the Christmas-New Year period, thank you for your commitment to ensuring our patients received the care they needed during this time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2026-01-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>December 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-13 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-13 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-13 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-13 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-13' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"24 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2025-12-24.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">24 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to sincerely thank you for everything you have contributed and achieved at Metro North Health. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/bc-2025-12-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we come to the end of 2025, I want to thank you all for your dedication and commitment to patient care both directly and indirectly over the past year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner\" data-caption=\"23 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/cahp-2025-12-23.pdf'>Message from the Acting Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we approach the final week of the year, it\u2019s important we pause to reflect on our achievements, learnings (both positive and constructive), and celebrate the fact that we are working in and helping to improve the biggest and best hospital and health service in Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/cahp-2025-12-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">19 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s now just under one week away until Christmas and many of us are about to take some well-deserved leave to hopefully spend some quality time with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Yesterday\u2019s terror attack in Bondi is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the determination of some to spread hate and fear. While violence of this nature is sadly never far from the international news, for us in Australia it is rare and shocking.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 December 2025 <\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With the end of year fast approaching, it\u2019s great to see our Metro North facilities and services taking time to acknowledge the hard work and efforts of staff through various festive celebrations and activities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"5 December 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2025-12-05.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I would like to extend my thanks to everyone who contributed to our recent Health Equity Showcase. The expo-style format brought community, staff and services together in a meaningful and inclusive way. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ed-atsih-2025-12-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week I want to start by acknowledging two important dates in our annual calendar: International Volunteers Day today, and International Day for People with Disabilities on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We celebrated the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards on Friday night with a tremendous event at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-12-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>November 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-14 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-14 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-14 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-14 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-14' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 November 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We\u2019ve had a very busy week with high demand for our services due to weather and emergency incidents in the community. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 November 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The 2025 Have Your Say (HYS) survey clearly told us that our culture matters to our staff \u2013 feeling safe, supported and able to do their best work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 November 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Metro North Staff Excellence Awards! This year, we received an astounding 571 nominations across 14 categories.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/ce-2025-11-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"07 November 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/ed-atsi-2025-11-07.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">07 November 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Since the launch of the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander anti-racism policy and Stop Racism. It Starts with Me campaign, we continue to grow momentum providing awareness and education across the organisation. \n\nOn Thursday 13 November 2025 from 12pm to 1pm I will be hosting a Stop Racism. It Starts with Me Vidcast in collaboration with Acting Chief People and Culture Officer, Brett Bourke. \n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/ed-atsi-2025-11-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">07 November 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">During the last week, Metro North has had some significant media coverage relating to a number of our services. I acknowledge this coverage has caused some distress among our staff, patients, and families and we are here to support people through this period. There are a number of options available to staff who feel they need some extra support during this time.  Please visit the Metro North Staff Wellness Hub for more information.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/ce-2025-11-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>October 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-15 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-15 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-15 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-15 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-15' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It was great to visit the Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre, Caboolture Hospital and Kilcoy Hospital late last week and learn more about how these valuable services are supporting people to receive essential care closer to where they live. Having ready access to local facilities and services in a community setting, allows people in our Metro North catchment to get the care they need in a welcoming and less busy environment, without having to travel a significant distance from home. Keep up the great work teams!\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"31 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/bc-2025-10-31.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week the Board met at The Prince Charles Hospital where we had the opportunity to visit and meet with staff in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and Mental Health. We also visited the new Clinical Trials Research Centre, the first embedded centre in a Queensland hospital.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/bc-2025-10-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">24 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Firstly, a big congratulations to Gannet House and Cooinda House which have both received five-star ratings in the Australian Government\u2019s Aged Care Star Ratings Program. Gannet House has previously received a five-star rating, but this is the first time both services have received the highest national rating for the quality of their care. Feedback from residents and families on resident experience and the living environments contributes to the rating. Well done to both teams.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"15 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/bc-2025-10-15.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Board has commenced recruitment for the new Metro North Chief Executive. As Australia\u2019s largest public health service, Metro North deserves a visionary leader who will drive delivery of our Strategic Plan while ensuring we continue to be a people-focused organisation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/bc-2025-10-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As I\u2019ve been moving around our facilities and directorates, some clear themes have emerged from my discussions with staff. We\u2019re working hard. Demand will keep growing. Inefficient processes are slowing us down. We\u2019re duplicating effort. We\u2019re not taking advantage of our size and scale. We\u2019re not operating as one HHS. We are too slow at making decisions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"3 October 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/bc-2025-10-03.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Board met at Nundah Community Health Centre on Tuesday and took the opportunity to visit the Mental Health Step Up Step Down service and meet teams from the CHC including the early psychosis team, community mental health, chronic diseases team from COH and RBWH women&#8217;s and newborns outpatients team. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/bc-2025-10-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 October 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, I attended the Deadly Start Traineeship graduation event where I had the opportunity to congratulate and acknowledge this year\u2019s cohort of 28 graduates. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-10-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>September 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-16 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-16 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-16 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-16 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-16' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Medical Officer | Caboolture Hospital medical imaging\" data-caption=\"30 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/cmo-2025-09-30.pdf'>Message from the Chief Medical Officer | Caboolture Hospital medical imaging<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">You may have seen media coverage about patient medical imaging results management at Caboolture Hospital\u2019s Specialist Outpatients Department.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/cmo-2025-09-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week, I\u2019ve continued to familiarise myself with the wide variety of services we offer across Metro North and the hardworking teams who support the delivery of high-quality care to our community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/10\/ce-2025-09-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">22 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Last week, I continued to enjoy the privilege of meeting with more of our dedicated staff and teams across Metro North.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"16 September 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ed-atsih-2025-09-16.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Last Thursday we held our second and final Health Equity Community Consultation Event for 2025. It was great to see such a strong turnout from Elders, community, staff and partner organisations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ed-atsih-2025-09-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">One of my personal commitments coming into the role of Acting Chief Executive is to meet with staff, learn about the important work you do for our patients and community, and look at how we can perform this work even better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This is my first official week as Acting Chief Executive and it\u2019s great to join Metro North. I spent my first few days meeting staff at Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital at the CE staff forums, where I received a very warm welcome.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As announced by Metro North&#8217;s Board Chair Bernard Curran last week, Nick Steele will commence in the role of Interim Chief Executive for handover from tomorrow, Wednesday 3 September, and will assume the full role from Saturday 6 September.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/ce-2025-09-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 September 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are pleased to share that Metro North hosted its second annual Research Summit on Thursday 21 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.\r\n\r\nThe event, hosted by the Metro North Office of Research, was attended by over 140 guests from across Metro North, Queensland Health, and our academic, philanthropic and commercial clinical trials partners, to hear from local, national and international experts about emerging research topics. We were also fortunate to be joined by Dr David Rosengren, Director General of Queensland Health, who shared his vision for the future of health care in Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/bc-2025-09-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>August 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-17 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-17 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-17 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-17 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"27 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/bc-2025-08-27.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Following on from the announcement of Adjunct Professor Jackie Hanson\u2019s retirement asChief Executive of Metro North Health, the Board has invited Mr Nick Steele to act as Chief Executive. This appointment will be until a new CE is commissioned into the role.Recruitment for the new appointee will commence shortly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/bc-2025-08-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Research Excellence Awards. Please take a moment to join me in congratulating our winners, who we celebrated together with at the recent Research Excellence Awards ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-26-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to the over 700 staff who dialled into the Have Your Say Metro North results vidcast last week. Jacqui Parle from BPA Analytics provided a very detailed overview of the results and outlined where we are doing well, and where we need to take prompt action. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">After 47 years in the public health sector and the last 7.5 years having the privilege and pride in stewarding and advocating for Metro North Health, the largest health service, as COO then Chief Executive, I am leaving Metro North.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">19 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It was lovely to start the day at Brighton yesterday morning for orientation with new staff. I also attended the Metro North Midwifery Workshop where I spoke with midwives from across Metro North.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am privileged to be once again acting as the Metro North Chief Executive while Jackie Hanson is on emergent leave until 5 September 2025. I look forward to working and meeting with teams across the health service over the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"11 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ed-atsih-2025-08-11.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This month is Multicultural Queensland Month, an annual statewide initiative held each August to recognise and promote Queensland\u2019s cultural diversity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ed-atsih-2025-08-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to all staff across Metro North for your ongoing commitment to providing high quality care to our patients during this period of high demand. I encourage everyone to continue maintaining a strong focus on safety\u2014not only for our patients but for yourselves. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/ce-2025-08-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"1 August 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-08-01.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 August 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It was wonderful to meet members of the Redcliffe Clinical Council earlier this week when the Metro North Board held its monthly Board meeting at Redcliffe Hospital. Board members enjoyed talking with staff in the emergency department, transit lounge and theatre bookings, and also met with Redcliffe Hospital consumers.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-08-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>July 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-18 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-18 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-18 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-18 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-18' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"CNMO + CPCO PIA message\" data-caption=\"30 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-07-30.pdf'>CNMO + CPCO PIA message<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North continues to support our nursing and midwifery colleagues during theProtected Industrial Action (PIA).\r\nThank you to all teams and volunteers across Metro North who continue to work diligentlyto keep our patients and each other safe during the PIA.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-07-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"29 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/bc-2025-07-29.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">29 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Applications for Board Chair and member positions are now open across Queensland.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/bc-2025-07-29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">My sincere thanks to all staff across Metro North for your ongoing commitment to the care of our patients. We have many challenges within our working environment at present due to increased demands on our services, and the Senior Executive Team and I openly acknowledge these demands will continue for some time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and Chief Medical Officer\" data-caption=\"23 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-23.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and Chief Medical Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With the middle of winter just having passed, we are seeing more and more cases of acuterespiratory illness (ARI) in our community and in our hospitals. Last week, Metro Northstepped up to Tier 1 of our Acute Respiratory Illness plan.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North continues to experience extremely high demandsacross all of our services, especially in our emergencydepartments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Having just entered the new financial year, I would like to acknowledge the immense amount of work of staff across Metro North in delivering high quality, safe and timely care to our patients.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer | Update on protected industrial action\" data-caption=\"8 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/coo-2025-07-08.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer | Update on protected industrial action<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As you may be aware, negotiations are currently underway for the Nurses and Midwives Agreement (EB12). From this morning, Metro North Health employees who are members of the Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union (QNMU) may choose to take Stage 2 protected industrial action (PIA) for an indefinite time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/coo-2025-07-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director and Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Celebrating NAIDOC Week\" data-caption=\"8 July 2028\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ed-ckw-2025-07-08.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director and Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Celebrating NAIDOC Week<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 July 2028<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">NAIDOC Week (6 -13 July 2025) is a time for reflection, recognition, and celebration of the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, among the world\u2019s oldest continuing cultures.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ed-ckw-2025-07-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"8 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ed-atsilt-2025-07-08.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We\u2019ve now reached the midpoint of the year, and what an extraordinary six months it has been! So much has happened, with even more exciting developments ahead. This week we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week (6-13 July)! I hope you all have a chance to attend events taking place within your facilities, and out in the community, to share in the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ed-atsilt-2025-07-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to everyone for your ongoing efforts in caring for our patients as we continue to navigate the significant demands of the winter period.  We recognise that respiratory illness is also having an impact on our teams and services, and appreciate the extra support staff are providing during this time. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week (6-13 July 2025), a time to celebrate and honour two of the oldest living cultures in the world\u2014Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Metro North Research Excellence Awards. Metro North continues to be a leader in health and medical research and we are very proud of the impressive work recognised in our selection of finalists.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer | Protected Industrial Action update\" data-caption=\"4 July 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/cnmo-2025-07-04.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer and Chief People and Culture Officer | Protected Industrial Action update<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">You may be aware that the Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union (QNMU) has informed the Department of Health of their intention to escalate the Protected Industrial Action&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/cnmo-2025-07-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 July 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we are pleased to launch the next phase of our Metro North Health Equity Strategy 2025-2028\u2014a continuation of our unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/ce-2025-07-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>June 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-19 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-19 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-19 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-19 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-19' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you all for your work in caring for patients, directly and indirectly, as we manage winter demand. Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you also to Dr Liz Rushbrook for acting as Chief Executive while I was on leave.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"27 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/bc-2025-06-27.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It was excellent to meet some newly appointed members of the Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital Staff Council while the Board was at RBWH for our June meeting. The Council plays such an important role for one of the biggest hospitals in the country. I am impressed by the ideas, energy and commitment to innovation from Council members, and their focus on supporting staff wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/bc-2025-06-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This is my final week as Acting Chief Executive before Jackie Hanson returns from some well-deserved leave next Tuesday. It has been an absolute privilege supporting the great team of Metro North for the last few weeks, as we continue to provide care to our community during this extremely demanding winter period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Corporate and Finance Officer\" data-caption=\"13 June 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/cfco-2025-06-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Corporate and Finance Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Information privacy is crucial in healthcare for building patient trust and protecting patients\u2019 sensitive health information. \r\nEach year, Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) shines a light on the importance of protecting and respecting personal information, both from the perspective of government agencies and the community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/cfco-2025-06-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">During the first half of 2025, we sought input and feedback from staff across the health service on the Metro North Strategic Plan 2024-28. This Plan is a roadmap to help guide the direction of our services and workforce so we can continue to provide responsive and sustainable health care to our community moving into the future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This is my second week as Acting Chief Executive and I\u2019ve been enjoying getting out and about, meeting with different staff and consumers across the health service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">05 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Tomorrow, Friday 6 June, is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day which aims to start open conversations and break down the stigma around mental health issues in doctors and other health professionals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 June 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we acknowledge and celebrate Mabo Day. This day highlights and signifies historical achievements and dedication of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the late Eddie Koiki Mabo, who challenged and fought to achieve the Australian High Court\u2019s landmark Native Title decision (1992).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-06-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>May 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-20 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-20 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-20 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-20 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-20' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"30 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/bc-2025-05-30.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Metro North Board held its monthly Board meeting earlier this week at Kilcoy Hospital \u2013 our smallest hospital but one which plays an important role in serving the local community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/bc-2025-05-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I\u2019m honoured to be the Acting Chief Executive for the next four weeks while Jackie Hanson takes some well-deserved planned leave. During this time, Dr Luis Prado will be the acting Chief Medical Officer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/06\/ce-2025-05-30.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"26 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-26.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It is with great sadness that I inform Metro North staff that a much-loved, long-term previous staff member of RBWH, Jan McMorrow, passed away on 16 May 2025. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Tomorrow marks the start of National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June. This week encourages us to reflect on our actions and think about how we can continue to work together to build strong and respectful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the broader Australian community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Metro North Have Your Say staff survey closes next Friday 30 May and as at 9am today, 19% of our workforce have responded to the survey.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Have Your Say (HYS) staff survey kicked off this week and I\u2019m pleased that 9% of our Metro North workforce have already completed the survey. Thank you. With two more weeks to go, I strongly encourage all of you to give your feedback. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-05-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns\" data-caption=\"15 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ed-atsih-2025-05-15.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Metro North Health \u2018Have Your Say\u2019 survey is now open. It\u2019s a chance for staff to provide feedback on what\u2019s working, areas for improvement, career support, and wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ed-atsih-2025-05-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"14 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-14.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">People and Culture has hosted vidcasts over the last week about the offer from Queensland Health to the Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union (QNMU) and Australian Workers\u2019 Union of Employees, Queensland (AWU) for a replacement enterprise agreement for &#8230;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 May 2028<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, the fourth Metro North Have Your Say staff survey opens, and this is your chance to shape the future of Metro North and our culture. You have three weeks to take part in the survey with a closing date of 30 May.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer | International Nurses Day\" data-caption=\"12 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer | International Nurses Day<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today, May 12 is International Nurses Day.  This year\u2019s theme is \u201cCaring for nurses strengthens economies.\u201d We live and work in a challenging world, in services which sometimes feel like we are \u201cpushing sand uphill with a toothpick.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">In Metro North, one of our key priorities is to provide a safe and supportive environment for our people which includes staff, patients and visitors.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/ce-2025-05-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer | EB vidcast\" data-caption=\"9 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-09.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer | EB vidcast<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Metro North nurses and midwives are invited to join a vidcast with me and Metro North Workplace Relations Manager Ian Janke to discuss the current enterprise bargaining process.\r\nThe same content will be discussed at each of the vidcasts, so you do not need to attend all three.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"6 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-06.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Following the A\/DG\u2019s announcement that Queensland Health has made an offer on your proposed EB late last week, I wanted to share some further information with about the offer. Specifically, I wanted to address a couple of key points that have been raised over the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/cnmo-2025-05-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer | International Day of the Midwife\" data-caption=\"5 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/cnmo-2025-05-05.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer | International Day of the Midwife<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Well here we are, 5 May 2025, International Day of the Midwife!  The theme for this year is Midwives \u2013 Critical in Every Crisis.  How very apt, and when I reflect on the midwives in Metro North, there are no truer words.  I am so exceptionally proud of the care, compassion, consideration, collegiality and outstanding expertise displayed by the midwives across Metro North every single day. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/cnmo-2025-05-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"2 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/co-2025-05-02.pdf'>Message from Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I\u2019ve been in Metro North for three months now and I\u2019ve very much enjoyed meeting staff and getting to know the organisation. Coming from north Queensland I genuinely didn\u2019t expect that my experience with cyclones would come in handy in Metro North though!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/co-2025-05-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"2 May 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/bc-2025-05-02.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 May 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Metro North Board held its monthly Board meeting earlier this week at the Rosemount Health Campus, Windsor. This is the first time the Board has visited one of our oldest campuses with construction dating back to 1850<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/05\/bc-2025-05-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>April 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-21 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-21 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-21 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-21 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-21' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we commemorate Anzac Day, honouring those who served our country and those who still serve in the protection of our nation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I hope that many of you had the opportunity to enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation over the Easter long weekend, however you chose to spend it. To those staff who worked and continued to provide valuable support to our community, thank you for your care and commitment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">17 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we head into the Easter long weekend, I would like to extend my thanks to all staff across the health service for your care and commitment to the health of our patients and consumers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Better Together Yarns &#8211; April 2025\" data-caption=\"14 April 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-14.pdf'>Better Together Yarns - April 2025<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It was great to catch up with many of you at the recent Health Equity Community Consultation event held on Thursday 10 April at the HOPE Centre Moreton. Providing a platform for our Elders and community members to contribute to the development of our new Health Equity Strategy is vital in ensuring their voices and experiences are reflected throughout the strategy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">In health care, we have the privilege of supporting people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Compassion plays a key role in determining whether people feel safe and respected under our care during these times, and how they experience and judge their journey with us.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">04 April 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">In Metro North, we value diversity and the strength it brings to our organisation. As Australia\u2019s largest health service, we care for and support an extraordinarily diverse population, which means we need to be dynamic, sensitive and appropriate in how we deliver services to patients and consumers and in how we support our workforce.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/04\/ce-2025-04-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>March 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-22 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-22 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-22 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-22 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-22' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As Australia\u2019s largest health service, Metro North supports apopulation of more than one million people, a number which isset to grow significantly over the next decade. When we look atthese numbers, we should remember that these representpeople in our community, and we have a responsibility toprovide safe, high-quality and responsive health services tothese people now and into the future.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"28 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-03-28.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am regularly impressed by the extraordinary breadth and impact of our clinical and non-clinical researchers across Metro North. One of my favourite events is the Jamieson Trauma Institute\u2019s annual showcase. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-03-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is National Close the Gap Day, a day where we reaffirm our commitment to\r\nachieving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Harmony Day) which recognises diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. As Australia\u2019s largest and most diverse public hospital and health service, it\u2019s important we celebrate the great diversity of our people and community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">There are currently some vacancies across some of the Metro North SET functions, so it is timely that I ensure the leadership functions as they exist are fit to take Metro North forward at its best. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Executive and Board Chair\" data-caption=\"12 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-03-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Executive and Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We want to start by saying how proud we are of our Metro North workforce, who in spite of all odds, continued to work through ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to care for those in need.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-03-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"11 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-11.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Weather conditions across the Metro North catchment continue to improve and flood waters will subside over the next 48 hours. In our region we expect lingering light showers clearing toward the end of the week. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"10 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-10.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred is now situated over southern Queensland. This weather event continues to bring heavy to locally intense rainfall across SEQ, with an ongoing chance of isolated severe thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall and damaging winds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"9 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-09.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred is continuing to slowly move toward the interior of South East Queensland and is currently near Kingaroy. The system is expected to continue this path before tracking into New South Wales early tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"8 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-08.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has now made landfall this morning. The system has weakened with heavy rainfall likely to continue into the weekend. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"7 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-07.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to those who joined the TC Alfred Vidcast earlier today. It was a great opportunity to answer your questions and provide updated information. If you missed the session, you can watch the recording on the staff\r\nintranet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"6 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-06.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I have been asked to pass on to all Metro North Health staff a heartfelt and hearty thankyou from the Board Chair, Board Deputy Chair, the Board and the Metro North Senior Executive Team for your hard work and diligence in preparing our services for this rare cyclone event.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"5 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-05.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Bureau of Meteorology continues to predict very high tides, damaging wind gusts and heavy to intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches and crosses the coast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is expected to cross the coast late tomorrow\/early Friday, I would like to thank everyone for their work in continuing to provide essential care to our community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ce-2025-03-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"4 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-04.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Bureau of Meteorology predicts abnormally high tides, damaging wind gusts and heavy to locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches and crosses the coast late Thursday\/early Friday this week.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Incident Controller\" data-caption=\"3 March 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-03.pdf'>Message from the Incident Controller<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 March 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today we have activated STAND-UP of our Severe Weather Plan and our Metro North HEOC in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/ic-2025-03-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>February 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-23 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-23 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-23 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-23 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-23' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"28 February 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-02-28.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 February 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">From accreditation at STARS this week through to last month\u2019s Metro North and Queensland Health cyber disruption exercise, I saw first-hand the level of commitment and dedication staff have to improve the safety and quality of the care we deliver.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/bc-2025-02-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">28 February 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Next week is the final week of consultation around the Metro North Strategic Plan 2024-28. I would like to extend my appreciation to those staff who took the time to attend these sessions and provide feedback over the last few weeks. Overall, we\u2019ve had a good level of interest from staff from a range of streams and disciplines across the health service which was very positive. Pleasingly, we also obtained feedback from approximately 50 consumers. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-28.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 February 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As Australia\u2019s largest health service, our ability to effectively plan for the future is key to how we respond to the changing needs of our health care community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">14 February 2025 <\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s been great having the opportunity to speak with staff across the health service during our Strategic Plan staff pop up sessions in recent weeks. Staff have been very willing to share their ideas and feedback with myself and other members of the Senior Executive Team which we appreciate. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 February 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">7 February 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We\u2019ve commenced our consultation sessions with staff around the Metro North Strategic Plan 2024-28. This has given me the opportunity to speak with staff about what\u2019s important to them and what they would like to see happening within Metro North moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-02-07.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>January 2025<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-24 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-24 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-24 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-24 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-24' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"31 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/bc-2025-01-31.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s a new year and we are still a relatively new Board \u2013 to which you might be wondering, what do we do?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/bc-2025-01-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With January almost gone, we are now all getting back into our usual busy pace of working in Metro North. I acknowledge that all services are ramping their activity back up with more patients and visitors returning to our facilities for care. As Australia\u2019s largest health service, we have an obligation to consistently deliver the best possible care to our patients, and I thank everyone for their shared commitment to this objective.  <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ce-2025-01-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 January\/February 2025\" data-caption=\"31 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ed-atsih-2025-01-31.pdf'>Message from the ED, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 January\/February 2025<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">31 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Thank you to our dedicated frontline staff for continuing to work over the Christmas period and provide essential care services to the community. This year our leadership team will focus on relationship building.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/ed-atsih-2025-01-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">24 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Yesterday Metro North hosted its first pop-up consultation session at Herston for staff to provide feedback on the Metro North Strategic Plan 2024-2028. The Strategic Plan is the overarching guiding document for our current and future decision making. It outlines our five key strategic focus areas: Service excellence; A great place to work; Advance equity; System of care; and Innovation and research.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">17 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With the start of the new year, I am pleased to welcome many new faces to Metro North, with over 400 new staff, including medical interns, nursing and allied health graduates, as well as non-clinical staff, having commenced so far, and more to start with us in the coming weeks and months.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2024-01-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer | ARI BAU transition\" data-caption=\"17 January 2025\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/cnmo-2025-01-17.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer | ARI BAU transition<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">17 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Over the past two weeks, we\u2019ve seen a decline in both attendance and admissions for acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, reflecting state and national patterns. As a result, Metro North will transition to Tier 0 (business as usual).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/cnmo-2025-01-17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">At Metro North, we acknowledge that people are our most valuable asset. We recognise that for staff to successfully perform the business of Metro North, which is to care for patients, we must first and foremost, take care of our staff.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 January 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Happy new year! I hope you have had the opportunity in the last fortnight to spend some time with loved ones and recharge for 2025. For those sta who have worked through the festive\nseason, thank you for your commitment and for supporting your colleagues to take time off.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2025-01-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>December 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-25 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-25 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-25 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-25 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-25' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 December 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It is with sadness that I advise that our Chief Finance and Corporate Ocer, Alister Whitta, will be departing Metro North Health on 6 February 2025. Alister has recently accepted an\r\nexecutive role in the higher education sector.\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/ce-2024-12-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">20 December 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This is our final message of the year and we wanted to sincerely thank you for all of your great work and commitment. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/bc-2024-12-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 December 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With Christmas almost here, many of us are looking forward to taking a well-earned break to spend some quality time with family and friends. For most of us, the festive season is something we welcome as it represents relaxation and recreation with the people we care about most.  For others however, the festive season is not necessarily a happy time as it can be a reminder of life\u2019s pressures whether that be personal, domestic or financial.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ce-2024-12-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"12 December 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/coo-2024-12-12.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 December 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">After just over 2 years serving as Chief Operating Officer of Metro North Hospital and Health Service, I have made the decision to resign effective 10 February 2025. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/coo-2024-12-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 December 2024\" data-caption=\"10 December 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ed-atsih-2024-12-10.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 December 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">10 December 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we near the end of 2024, I would like to acknowledge the achievements, hard work, and dedication displayed across Metro North Health throughout the year, working towards improved health outcomes and equity of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ed-atsih-2024-12-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">06 December 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">One of the highlights of this week was Metro North\u2019s first-ever celebration of International Day of People with Disability. The event provided a great opportunity to reflect on diversity and inclusion in our organisation as well as network with community organisations and peak bodies from the across the disability sector.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/ce-2024-12-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>November 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-26 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-26 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-26 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-26 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-26' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"27 November 2024 \" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/bc-2024-11-27.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 November 2024 <\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Your Board held its last board meeting of the year earlier this week at Brighton Health Campus in the Wellness Hub. It was wonderful talking to staff from several teams and also showing the Health Ombudsman, Dr Lynne Coulson Barr OAM, the exceptional healthcare delivered at Brighton.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/12\/bc-2024-11-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair and CE | Metro North Staff Excellence Award winners\" data-caption=\"25 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/bc-2024-11-25.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair and CE | Metro North Staff Excellence Award winners<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">On Friday night we held our 10th annual Metro North Staff Excellence Awards. It was a great evening coming together and celebrating those staff and teams across our health service who have demonstrated excellence and an active commitment to the organisational values. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/bc-2024-11-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">22 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Tonight we are hosting our annual Metro North Staff Excellence Awards at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.\nThis is an opportunity to come together and recognise those staff members and teams across our health service who make a significant contribution and demonstrate a strong commitment to our values.\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">15 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Monday 11 November was Remembrance Day when we honour those who gave their lives in the line of service. This day holds great significance for us here at Metro North, as we have many staff who actively served and still serve in the protection of our country. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"8 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/bc-2024-11-08.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With November here and the school holidays just around the corner, the board and I are excited about the progress we\u2019re making across the organisation, as well as the opportunities on the road ahead. This time of year is often a chance for reflection and renewed focus and I\u2019m keen to keep pushing forward as one team, one Metro North.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/bc-2024-11-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 November 2024\" data-caption=\"8 November 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/atsi-2024-11-08.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 November 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This month we celebrate Movember. Movember aims to shine the light on important men\u2019s health issues that are often overlooked \u2013 such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/atsi-2024-11-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to share with you the list of finalists for our 10th annual Metro North Staff Excellence Awards. This year we received a record number of nominations, spanning all our\r\nfacilities and many different roles. I was happy to read so many nominations about our staff achieving great things.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">1 November 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Feeling valued and cared for makes a big difference in both your working day and our patient outcomes. When\r\nkindness is part of our work, everyone benefits.\r\nI\u2019m pleased to announce we will soon be delivering a series of workshops and events to encourage kindness in action.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/11\/ce-2024-11-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>October 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-27 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-27 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-27 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-27 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-27' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"25 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/coo-2024-10-25.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week we celebrated the annual TPCH Charlie\u2019s Week with a full program of events and activities. This year\u2019s celebrations were extra special as we commemorated 70 years of healthcare excellence at The Prince Charles Hospital which originally opened in 1954 as Chermside Chest Clinic. While the hospital is largely known for its expertise in cardiac and thoracic medicine, in more recent years it has been making an essential contribution to the community in orthopaedics, allied health, dementia and geriatric care, to name only a few.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/coo-2024-10-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">25 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Sunday is World Occupational Therapy Day, and while we know our valued network of OTs are celebrated by patients every day, I\u2019d like to acknowledge their important role in our health service.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It&#8217;s been a year since the 2023 Have Your Say survey results were released across Metro North Health, and as outlined in the Employee Engagement Action plan 2023-25, a lot of work is underway to address the areas where improvement is needed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">18 October 2024 <\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">With so many talented staff working across our hospital and health service, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards nominations will close on Monday 21 October at 7:00pm. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"11 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/cnmo-2024-10-11.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are moving through the year so very quickly. For those that like Halloween it will be here soon, and then we will blink and Christmas time and all the busyness that surrounds that time of the year will be upon us. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/cnmo-2024-10-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">11 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week is Queensland Mental Health Week, highlighting individual and community mental health needs in our State. As one of the largest providers of public mental health services in Queensland, we are proud of our committed mental health workforce.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-11.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Summer is approaching and that means it is almost disaster season, where we see an increase in bushfires, floods, heatwaves and smoky conditions from backburning. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ce-2024-10-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"4 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/bc-2024-10-04.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">September has wrapped up and as we head into Spring, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for all the hard work you\u2019ve put in, especially during what\u2019s been a pretty demanding winter for us. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/bc-2024-10-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer\" data-caption=\"4 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/coo-2024-10-04.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">4 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The Department of Health, via the System Planning Branch (SPB) are undertaking a project to develop a future Statewide Spinal service delivery model for Queensland.   <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/coo-2024-10-04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 October 2024\" data-caption=\"3 October 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-10-03.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 October 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">3 October 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I would like to start off by thanking each and every one of you for your ongoing contribution to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-10-03.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>September 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-28 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-28 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-28 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-28 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-28' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">27 September 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Do you feel happy at work? I hope you do, but if you need some inspiration to find the extra bit of joy in each day, our Community and Oral Health Directorate might have the answer! <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 September 2024\" data-caption=\"13 September 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-09-13.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 September 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 September 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">A focus for our health equity efforts has been growing and retaining the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. We heard from our community very clearly during our consultations for health equity that they want to see more mob in roles across Metro North Health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-09-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Operating Officer and Acting Executive Director Clinical Services\" data-caption=\"13 September 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/coo-2024-09-13.pdf'>Message from the Chief Operating Officer and Acting Executive Director Clinical Services<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">13 September 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">It\u2019s no secret I am passionate about coaching and the impact the coaching approach can have on your own career and those you work with. It\u2019s for this reason I am pleased to be able to continue to act as the Executive Sponsor for Metro North coaching.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/coo-2024-09-13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 September 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Today is R U OK? Day, a day to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them. The day follows World Suicide Prevention Day, held earlier this week. Both days encourage action to check in on those around you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">6 September 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week has been a key week for our researchers across Metro North Health, where we have seen various events take place to showcase the work of our clinical academics, innovators and PHD students culminating in the Metro North Research Excellence Awards last night.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-09-06.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>August 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-29 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-29 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-29 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-29 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-29' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">What defines excellence? Here at Metro North, we recognise excellence in all our clinical, nonclinical\r\nand operational staff across a range of categories each year as part of our Staff\r\nExcellence Awards. The awards celebrate our staff who make a significant contribution and\r\ndemonstrate a strong commitment to our values, either as individuals or a team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/ce-2024-08-30-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"30 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/bc-2024-08-30-1.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">30 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">As we reach the end of August, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering dedication and exceptional performance demonstrated by all staff across our organisation, especially during this winter period of heightened demand on our services. Your commitment to excellence and resilience in the face of challenges continue to drive delivery of the highest level of care to the consumers of MetroNorth Health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/09\/bc-2024-08-30-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">While the weather is warming up and we say goodbye to the last few days of winter, we still need to be mindful of respiratory illness in the community and the impact this has on our hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">16 August 2024 <\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week I\u2019d like to recognise the work of all our staff who work in the mental health space and our Protective Services Officers. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">9 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Did you know that in the 3.8 million instances of care provided in the last financial year, 416,000 of these patients spoke a language other than English? <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-09.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 August 2024\" data-caption=\"8 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-08-08.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns \u2013 August 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are now well underway into the second half of 2024 and working towards the end of our first Metro NorthHealth Equity Strategy and Implementation Plan 2022 \u2013 2025.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ed-atsih-2024-08-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from Board Chair\" data-caption=\"02 August 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/bc-2024-08-02.pdf'>Message from Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">02 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">What a pleasure it has been this past month to attend so many incredible events across our organisation.  <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/bc-2024-08-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">02 August 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I am pleased to start my message this week with our finalists in the 2024 Research Excellence Awards. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/08\/ce-2024-08-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 article-list ed-list\"><div class=\"month\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-ce-20231218\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231222\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">With the festive season upon us, I would like to take the opportunity to wish all nurses and midwives, and of course all of our colleagues in the other health ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231222\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231219\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to see increasing numbers of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially COVID-19.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231219\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231208\">Message from the Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) Response transitioned from BAU to Tier 1 on 14\u00a0November 2023 and whilst there remains consistent numbers of COVID-19 inpatients there is also a ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231206\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Board held its last meeting for 2023 at The Prince Charles Hospital on 28 November. The chairs of the Clinical\/Staff Councils met with the Board and outlined ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231206\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231204\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Staff Excellence Awards are our annual opportunity to showcase the amazing work happening across our health service. The awards recognise teams and individuals who go above and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231204\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231208\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m really pleased to give you some exciting news about real time medication safety data.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231215\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are halfway through our five-year Green Metro North Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026 and on our way to achieve our net-zero targets.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231215\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Each year, cybercrime continues to increase in frequency, cost, and severity. In the 2022 \u2013 2023 financial year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre blocked the creation of over 67 million ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h3>July 2024<\/h3>\n<style type='text\/css'>\r\n\t#mla_gallery-30 {\r\n\t\tmargin: auto;\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-30 .gallery-item {\r\n\t\tfloat: 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-30 .gallery-item .gallery-icon img {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\r\n\t}\r\n\t#mla_gallery-30 .gallery-caption {\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 0;\r\n\t\tvertical-align: top;\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div id='mla_gallery-30' class='gallery galleryid-9747 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">26 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Earlier this week we briefed Caboolture Hospital staff on the findings and recommendations of the independent review into paediatric services.  <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer | Planned move to ARI Tier 2 TODAY\" data-caption=\"23 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-23.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer | Planned move to ARI Tier 2 TODAY<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">23 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Dr John Gerard, Chief Health Officer, has indicated widespread influenza outbreaks across significant areas of the state, notably in the southeast. Consequently, we need to prepare for a potential rise in associated illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford | Caboolture Paediatric Review\" data-caption=\"21 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ed-ckw-2024-07-21.pdf'>Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford | Caboolture Paediatric Review<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">21 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">The review of paediatric care at Caboolture Hospital is now complete and the external reviewers have provided their final report to Metro North. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ed-ckw-2024-07-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">19 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week Bribie Island Satellite Hospital commenced operations. Great work by the team to get everything ready for the first day of operations. Metro North now has three Satellite Hospitals in our northern region, providing care 7 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing Midwifery Officer\" data-caption=\"18 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-18.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing Midwifery Officer<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">18 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We&#8217;re observing a significant increase in individuals seeking treatment for acute respiratory illnesses, particularly influenza. Dr John Gerard, Chief Health Officer, has indicated widespread influenza outbreaks across significant areas of the state, notably in the southeast. Consequently, we need to prepare for a potential rise in associated illnesses, including a growing number of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus cases. Based on our modelling, we anticipate heightened activity in Metro North starting from late July.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">On Monday we launched Focus on the First Quarter, our Metro North Year of Children, Adolescents and Young Adult. There were around 90 attendees with good representation from our directorates. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Board Chair\" data-caption=\"12 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/bc-2024-07-12.pdf'>Message from the Board Chair<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">12 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">I was very fortunate to join Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders at a special celebratory luncheon at North Lakes yesterday during this important week of celebration and commemoration. I also attended a NAIDOC celebration at Caboolture Hospital on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/bc-2024-07-12.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns &#8211; July 2024\" data-caption=\"8 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ed-atsih-2024-07-08.pdf'>Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health | Better Together Yarns - July 2024<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Happy NAIDOC Week! I hope you have the opportunity to get out and about, connect with community and celebrate our rich and diverse culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ed-atsih-2024-07-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">8 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">This week is NAIDOC Week (7- 14 July 2024), an important opportunity to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class='gallery-item last_in_row'>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <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    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">5 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">Every winter we see an increase in demand across all of our services. It\u2019s a very busy time and I am very aware that many of you are working long days and nights to ensure every patient gets the right care in the right place. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/ce-2024-07-05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<!-- row-open -->\r\n<div class='gallery-item '>\r\n    <div class='gallery-icon '>\r\n        <a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"Message from the Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer | ARI Tier 1\" data-caption=\"2 July 2024\" target=\"_blank\" href='https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-02.pdf'>Message from the Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer | ARI Tier 1<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class='gallery-caption'>\r\n        <p><span class=\"ed-date\">2 July 2024<\/span><br \/><span class=\"truncated-desc\">We are continuing to see an increase in patients and staff with acute respiratory illnesses, particularly COVID-19 and influenza A. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cnmo-2024-07-02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"read-more-link\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>June 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240614\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240614\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240614\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240614\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240607\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240607\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edatsih-20240607\">Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last Friday I had the privilege of unveiling the new Bribie Island Satellite Hospital Traditional Aboriginal co-name \u2018Yarun\u2019 alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners, Elders, Ali King MP, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edatsih-20240607\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240607\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is CrazySocks4Docs Day, when we wear our most fun socks to spark a conversation about the mental health of doctors and health professionals and spark positive change. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240607\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240605\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer | ARI Tier 1<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the previous two weeks, we have seen an uptick in COVID 19 cases. This has been reflected in the associated emergency department presentations and hospitalisations for COVID-19 and is ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240605\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 June, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240603\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>May 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240531\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240531\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240531\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A reminder for medical staff if you haven\u2019t yet to join a CPD home for 2024. Unless you are exempt (e.g. Interns in accredited intern training program), you are required ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240531\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240531\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We spend so much of our treasured hours working and for that reason it is imperative that we make our work environments the best they can be and that includes ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240531\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240531\">Message from the Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am thrilled to share with you the success of HELIX Hub&#8217;s recent presentation at the Health Roundtable Innovation Showcase in May 2024. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240531\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240530\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North\u2019s Senior Leadership team, led by our Chief Executive, are committed to continuously improving staff safety. This commitment is fully supported by the Metro North Board. Occupational violence, be ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240530\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240527\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we received the sad news that Dr Liana Tanda (Aitchison) has passed away following a battle with cancer.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-cmo-20240524\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20240524\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-20240524\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ace-aedr-20240524\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240517\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240517\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edatsih-20240517\">Message from the Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This month we welcomed 24 participants in the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Program. The program has been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to build ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edatsih-20240517\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240517\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday, Jane Hancock, Acting CE, and I were fortunate enough to virtually award the recipients of the Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Awards. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240517\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240517\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">May 17 marks the anniversary of the World Health Organisation removing homosexuality from the classification of diseases in 1990 &#8211; only 34 years ago!\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240517\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240517\">Message from the Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As mentioned in a previous message, I am delighted to share the details for our upcoming Metro North Innovation Showcase.   \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240517\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240510\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Clinical Assistant Leadership Award 2024, I would like to congratulate the seven clinical assistants who received a Metro North Clinical Assistant Leadership Award this year:\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240510\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chmo-20240510\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Sunday 12 May 2024 we celebrate International Nurses Day.  This year the theme of the International Congress of Nurses for this significant day is Our Nurses. Our future. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/chmo-20240510\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240508\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It was fitting that our first official gathering for myself as Chair and some of our new Board members was an introduction to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240508\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240503\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240503\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240503\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer and Acting Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In today\u2019s healthcare landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in delivering efficient and effective care. Electronic health records, telemedicine, wearable devices, and health applications offer unprecedented opportunities for better patient ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240503\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240503\">Message from the Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">April has been a busy month in the HELIX Hub with the commencement of the Innovation Training Program.  In partnership with New Zealand-based Innovation Specialists, CreativeHQ, 16 participants from ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240503\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240503\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 May, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday, Jane Hancock, Acting CE, and I were fortunate enough to virtually award the recipients of the Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Awards. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240503\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>April 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240426\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday was a time of reflection and remembrance as we gave tribute and acknowledgement to our ANZAC heroes. They paid the ultimate sacrifice to provide us with the lives that ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240426\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240425\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive | Commemorating Anzac Day<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today we commemorate Anzac Day and remember those who served our country and acknowledge those who still serve.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240425\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240419\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As Executive Sponsor for the Coaching program, I am pleased to share we are making some excellent progress towards building a coaching culture across Metro North Health.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240419\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240419\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240419\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240412\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Research is committed to creating a supportive environment for research and maximising opportunities for our researchers. We are currently accepting applications for the Swift Grants 2024 and the ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240412\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240412\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240412\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240405\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend and was able to spend some time with loved ones.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240405\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240405\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I have just returned from a period of leave, and I would like to thank Sherry Holzapfel who undertook the role of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer while I was ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240405\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240402\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am pleased to be able to write to you for the first time as the newly appointed Chair of the Board of Metro North Hospital and Health Service.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240402\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 April, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240402\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>March 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North continues to seek suitable applicants for our vacancies and strives to ensure merit-based principles are applied to consequential selection processes.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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&#8217;s support of both me and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240328\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240328\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I wanted to provide an update on the new Redcliffe Hospital Executive Director Mr Cang Dang.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240328\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240328\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the amazing work of our Clinical Assistants in helping to deliver great health outcomes to our care participants. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240328\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240327\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Tuesday 26 March 2024, the current Metro North Board met for the last time.\nDeputy Chair Dr Kim Forrester and Board members Bonny Barry, Professor Mary-Louise Fleming, Geoff Hardy, Neil ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240327\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240326\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20240322\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Earth Hour Switch Off is happening this Saturday 23 March at 8.30pm. Earth Hour has grown to become much more than switching lights off, but that switch-off moment is an ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20240322\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240322\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This morning I had the pleasure of hosting our second Corporate Business Services Awards Ceremony at the TPCH Education Centre.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240322\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240322\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week I held a vidcast with Board Chair Jim McGowan AM. It was Jim&#8217;s last vidcast before he finishes his term as Chair next Sunday. I would like to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240322\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today is National Close the Gap Day, a day of action to pledge support for achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cd-ed-20240321\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240315\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240315\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240315\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has been my pleasure to meet with many of you at the local launches of the Metro North Disability Services Action Plan (DSAP). My thanks to all who attended, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240315\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240308\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240308\">Message from the Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week, Healthcare Excellence and Innovation held the first HELIX Academy for 2024. With over 30 individuals across disciplines and facilities dissecting problems, sharing ideas and building professional networks in ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20240308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240308\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North is establishing an exciting initiative to transition long stay mental health consumers to their homes sooner. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20240308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240308\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Corporate Business Services Awards 2024 Ceremony is fast approaching. Our finalists for the Corporate Business Services Awards 2024 are:\u00a0\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240308\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">After an extensive recruitment process, I am pleased to announce Mr Cang Dang has been appointed as Executive Director, Redcliffe Hospital and will commence in the role on Tuesday 2 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240305\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are seeing a decrease in the numbers of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially COVID-19. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240305\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240304\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Board met at Redcliffe Hospital on Tuesday 27 February. It is pleasing to see that work has now commenced on the Redcliffe Hospital Redevelopment.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240304\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240301\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240301\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240301\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week the Board approved the Metro North Quality of Care Report. The report will be published online in the next week.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240301\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240301\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 March, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are excited to share our latest newsletter\u00a0Research Matters. In this edition we profile Researcher of the Year 2023, Professor John F Fraser, and showcase the Graduate Certificate Health Services ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20240301\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>February 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240229\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240229\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240223\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240223\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240216\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Every February the Department of Health recognises Fraud Awareness Month (FAM), a time to think about spotting and preventing fraudulent activities. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Fraud under the spotlight\u2019. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240216\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has been a busy couple of weeks in Metro North for Nursing &#038; Midwifery Services. I have spoken of a couple of highlights here but please know if there ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240216\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240216\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I had a very interesting start to the week with a visit to the Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS). CSDS hosted a morning tea to mark the official opening of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20240216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240216\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today&#8217;s heavy rainfall is likely to continue through the day and is expected to significantly ease overnight. We are seeing some localised flash flooding, with some pockets of road closures ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240216\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-ed-atsi-20240213\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240209\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240209\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240205\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The first meeting of the Board this year was held last Tuesday, 30 January, at STARS. Board members reflected positively on the outcomes of what was again a challenging year.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20240205\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240202\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 February, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240202\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>January 2024<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240131-2\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last night Caboolture Hospital stepped down to lean forward and then stood down to normal operations this morning. Similarly, Metro North has stood down from our response this morning. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240131-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240131\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to let the team at TPCH know that Melanie Dubbelde will be the Acting Executive Director (ED) TPCH until Friday, 9 February 2024 due to Tami Photinos ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240131\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240130\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As the rain is easing this afternoon, Metro North has moved to alert. Caboolture Hospital remains on a Code Brown due to the impact of localised flooding. We will continue ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20240130\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240129\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.  ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240129\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240125\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20240125\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The health sector is the largest generator of carbon emission in the Government portfolio and as Queensland\u2019s largest hospital and health service we realise the importance for the health sector ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20240125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240123\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are seeing a decrease in the numbers of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially COVID-19. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240123\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240119\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240119\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240119\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Happy New Year! I have now resumed my position as Chief Nursing &#038; Midwifery Officer Metro North after a few weeks leave and spending a wonderful 6 months or so ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20240119\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240119\">Message from the Acting Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Consultation will be open for the proposed Visiting Medical Officers\u2019 Employees (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No. 1) 2023 (VMO1) from 22 January 2024 to 6 February 2024. Metro North Health ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20240119\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240119\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am excited to announce the launch of the Corporate Business Services (CBS) Awards 2024, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible talent and dedication within Corporate Business Services ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20240119\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240112\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240112\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240105\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 January, 2024<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20240105\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3>December 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231229\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231222\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">With the festive season upon us, I would like to take the opportunity to wish all nurses and midwives, and of course all of our colleagues in the other health ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231222\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-2023122\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231219\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to see increasing numbers of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially COVID-19.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231219\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-ce-20231218\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231215\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Each year, cybercrime continues to increase in frequency, cost, and severity. In the 2022 \u2013 2023 financial year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre blocked the creation of over 67 million ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231215\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are halfway through our five-year Green Metro North Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026 and on our way to achieve our net-zero targets.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231215\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231208\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m really pleased to give you some exciting news about real time medication safety data.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231208\">Message from the Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) Response transitioned from BAU to Tier 1 on 14\u00a0November 2023 and whilst there remains consistent numbers of COVID-19 inpatients there is also a ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231208\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231206\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Board held its last meeting for 2023 at The Prince Charles Hospital on 28 November. The chairs of the Clinical\/Staff Councils met with the Board and outlined ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231206\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231204\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Staff Excellence Awards are our annual opportunity to showcase the amazing work happening across our health service. The awards recognise teams and individuals who go above and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231204\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 December, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231201\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>November 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231124\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231124\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231117\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231117\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231117\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North COO, Jane Hancock, provides an update on Kallangur Satellite Hospital\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231117\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20231117\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Research is committed to creating a supportive environment for research impact through the creation of, and rapid translation of knowledge. The Metro North Health SWIFT (Supporting Wonderful Ideas ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20231117\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231113\">Message from the Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the previous two weeks, we have seen an uptick in COVID 19 cases. This has been reflected in the associated emergency department presentations and hospitalisations for COVID-19 and is ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231113\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110-2\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231110\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North will soon open the second of our three satellite hospitals. Kallangur Satellite Hospital will begin accepting patients from 11 December.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20231110\">Message from the Acting Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Research is committed to developing integrated research career pathways that will allow us to retain, train and attract a world class research active workforce.\u00a0 As part of this ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20231110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231110\">Message from the Executive Director, Clinical Governance<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Health Clinical Governance Framework was endorsed by the Board in September 2023. Clinical Governance aims to ensure that all staff within Metro North Health are accountable for ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20231110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231110\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In celebration of National Recycling Week 2023 (13-19 November), the Metro North Environment and Waste team is launching a user-friendly app to support Metro North\u2019s Sustainability Strategy as a way ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20231110\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231106\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Board met at Caboolture Hospital on 31 October. The Board meeting coincided with the final day of the hospital\u2019s 30th birthday celebrations. The cutting of the birthday cakes was ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231106\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231103\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last night we celebrated the Metro North Research Excellence Awards. Congratulations to the winners and highly commended researchers.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231103\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231103\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 November, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">After a robust recruitment process, I am pleased to let you know that Karlene Willcocks has been appointed as Executive Director of Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections Health ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231103\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>October 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231027\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231027\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019m pleased to let you know that Dale Dally-Watkins has been recruited to the Executive Director Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20231027\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">From 1 January 2024 all Australian doctors\u00a0(except interns and PGY2 doctors who are participating in a structured program) are required to comply with the new\u00a0Continuing Professional Development (CPD) registration standard. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20231027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20231027\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer | Workforce Reform Roadshows<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">You may have seen last week an announcement about paid discretionary special leave for employees requiring additional support after the referendum. Queensland Health has now provided details on how to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20231027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231027\">Message from the Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to take the opportunity in this update to introduce several new members of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office team and update you all on the work ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20231027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20221027\">Message from the Executive Director Strategy, Planning, Assets and Infrastructure, and Strategic Developments<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">October 2023 provides an opportunity for all of us to recognise the contribution of all our Operational Services staff. I want to shout out to the entire BEMS team across ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edai\/spaisd-20221027\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231020\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231020\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231013\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231013\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20231013\">Message from the A\/Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Do you have an idea for multicultural health initiative, or know of one already underway in your area? If so, we want to hear about it.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20231013\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231013\">Message from the Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerged this year as the most rapidly adopted technology in history. Tools like ChatGTP and Google Bard are publicly available systems that process large amounts of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20231013\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231011\">Message from the Board Chair and Chief Executive | 2023 Research Excellence Awards \u2013 Finalists<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231011\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231006\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231006\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231006\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20231006\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20231005\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer | Workforce Reform Roadshows<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today we start hosting Workforce Reform Roadshows across the health service for staff to hear about how our health service plans to address workload demands and global shortages of healthcare ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20231005\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20231004\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231003\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 October, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Hospital and Health Board met at the Nundah Community Health Centre on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The Metro North Clinical Governance Framework was endorsed.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20231003\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>September 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230929\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230929\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230922\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230922\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230922\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  22 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">National Safe Work Month (October) is here an opportunity to celebrate all things Health and Safety with this year\u2019s activities supported by Metro North and Queensland Health.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230922\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230915\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you know yesterday was R U OK? Day. This year\u2019s theme \u201cHere to Hear\u201d reminded us to observe and really listen to what the people are saying, doing and ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230915\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230914\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230914\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230913\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230913\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230908\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230908\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230908\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This week we recognise national \u2018R U OK DAY?\u2019 on Thursday September 14. This year\u2019s theme \u201cHere to Hear\u201d reminds us to observe and really listen to what the people ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230908\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230908\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">August was Multicultural Month. Thank you to all who made an effort to recognise diversity throughout our service. Focused months, like August, remind us to consider the diversity of our ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230908\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230906\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Board met on 29 August 2023 with a major focus being the Have Your Say staff engagement survey. The Board was provided with a report of the major themes ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230906\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230901\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230901\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230901\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 September, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">R U Ok? Day falls on Thursday 14 September this year and will be recognised across Metro North in several ways, including morning tea events. This is a national day ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230901\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>August 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230829\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  29 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Research Excellence Awards are our annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of researchers across our health service.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230829\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230825\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230825\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230818\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230818\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230818\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North has recently launched a new Medical Leadership Intensive Program, to enhance the leadership skills of senior medical staff across the organisation.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230818\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230817\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the past 8 weeks, the Department of Health has been working with both Metro North Health and Metro South Health on an impact assessment considering the temporary location options ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230817\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230811\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230811\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230811\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health People &#038; Culture (P&#038;C) team is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and allies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230811\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230811\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to thank all those who presented and participated at the combined Metro North\/ Metro South Allied Health Research Symposium last Wednesday. It was the second year of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230811\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230811\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  11 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Research is committed to developing integrated research career pathways that will allow us to retain, train and attract a world class research active workforce. As part of this ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230811\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230809\">Message from the Acting Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the previous four weeks, we have seen a decreasing number of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially influenza. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230809\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230809\">Message from the Board Chair and Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230809\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230804\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230804\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20230804\">Message from the Executive Director, Sustainable Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  4 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are committed to making our health service greener for our staff, our patients, and our communities by making positive change to help us meet the Queensland Government\u2019s emissions reduction ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsai-20230804\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230802\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On 31 July, with Jane Hancock, Acting Chief Executive, I had the privilege of attending the opening of the Queensland\u2019s first Satellite Hospital at Caboolture. The Premier, the Honourable Annastacia ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230802\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230801\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 August, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you again to everyone who participated in the staff engagement sessions as part of the spinal impact analysis. The project team collated all the feedback into a draft report ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230801\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>July 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230728\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230728\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230728\">Message from the Acting Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to everyone who has warmly welcomed me into the Acting Chief Operating Officer role while Jane Hancock is Acting Chief Executive. It is always a great opportunity to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230728\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230728\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you would be aware, salary packaging was implemented in 2001 across all Queensland Government agencies on the basis of a number of Government endorsed salary packaging principles. These principles ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230728\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/ce-20230725\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/ce-20230725\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230721\">Message from the Acting Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230721\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230714\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230714\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230714\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Corporate Crew is a social identity lead by staff, for staff who work within Metro North\u2019s Corporate Business Units. Our events put Metro North values into action and support a ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230714\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230710\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have come to the end of the first week of staff engagement sessions at STARS as part of the impact analysis of the potential temporary relocation of Queensland Spinal ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230710\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230707\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230707\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230707\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  7 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In a year the portal has received more than 1,000 submissions acknowledging and thanking colleagues and teams who embody our organisational values \u2013 colleagues who are a positive influence, who ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230707\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 July, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230703\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>June 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230630\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Tomorrow is 1 July, which means it\u2019s the first day we could receive our 24 hour notification for short notice accreditation assessment. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230630\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230630\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Angie Dobbrick, Executive Director, Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections Health (ED CKW) has advised me that she will be leaving Metro North Health for another opportunity from 2 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230630\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230630-2\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As part of Queensland Health\u2019s commitment to providing safe, clinically appropriate patient centred care for spinal cord injuries, a review is underway of the current infrastructure, patient care and capacity ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/facility-messages\/ed-stars\/coo-20230630-2\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230628\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are continuing to see increasing numbers of people attending and being admitted to our services with acute respiratory illnesses, especially influenza. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230628\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230623\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Chief Health Officer has announced the Queensland Health COVID traffic light system will end today. COVID will now be monitored like other diseases. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230623\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230623\">Message from the Chief Executive and Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  23 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The inaugural Clinician Researcher Training Pathway (CRTP) brings together The University of Queensland and Metro North Health to strengthen Australian clinical research through the identification, training, and support of our ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230623\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230616\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230616\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230616\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Wednesday 14 June, I finally had the wonderful opportunity to announce the winners of this year\u2019s Nursing and Midwifery Awards. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230616\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230616\">Message from the Executive Director Research<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I am thrilled to present to you the 2022 Metro North Health Research Snapshot Report.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edr-20230616\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230612\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Caboolture Satellite Hospital\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230612\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230609\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  9 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230609\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230602\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I have enjoyed participating in events across Metro North this week to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230602\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Are you wearing crazy socks today? This morning I put on my superhero socks for Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. It\u2019s an annual event raising awareness about mental health of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20230602\">Message from the Acting Executive Director, Clinical Services<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Medicine Stream, in partnership with the Health Service Strategy and Planning unit, is developing a new Palliative Care Service Line Plan 2023-2028. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edcs\/edcs-20230602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230602\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Winter is well and truly upon us! Please ensure that you look after yourselves first and foremost as a healthy workforce is the only way we are going to be ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230602\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 June, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">If you haven\u2019t already completed the Have Your Say (BPA) Survey, I would encourage you to do so. It is important that we get the highest possible response so that ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230602\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>May 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230530\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer | Acute respiratory illness response<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are seeing an increase in people presenting to our emergency departments or being admitted to our hospitals or virtual ward with influenza, COVID-19, RSV and other acute respiratory illnesses. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230530\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230526\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230526\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230526\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  26 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">2022-23 end-of-financial-year payroll information \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230526\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230519\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  19 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today you will receive an email inviting you to participate in the 2023 Have your Say staff survey.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230519\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230515\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We are seeing an increase in people presenting to our emergency departments or being admitted to our hospitals or virtual ward with influenza, COVID-19, RSV and other acute respiratory illnesses.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230515\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230515\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  15 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">One of the responsibilities I have in my very diverse and enjoyable portfolio as the Chief Operating Officer is the Satellite Hospitals Project. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230515\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230512\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230512\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20250512\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  12 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20250512\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230505\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230505\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230505\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Happy International Day of the Midwife! 35 years ago this month I finished my midwifery training at the Royal Women\u2019s Hospital!  It is hard to believe it was so ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230505\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230505\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  5 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I\u2019d like to provide you with an update on the status of Queensland Health\u2019s enterprise bargaining agreements.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230505\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230502\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  2 May, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">One of the highlights of the last couple of years has been the development and finalisation of the Metro North Health Equity Strategy, based upon the principle that we need ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230502\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>April 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230428\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer and Acting Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Working in the Queensland public sector, we all have a responsibility to uphold privacy rights, and protect and respect personal information. Rapidly changing technology has an impact on people\u2019s personal ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230428\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230428\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  28 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health is developing our first Disability Service Plan 2024 \u2013 2029.  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230428\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230421\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230421\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230421\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  21 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">It has been a while since I did a communications piece by way of a Nursing &#038; Midwifery Executive update. It has been a busy time for all of us ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230421\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230414\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230414\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230414\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Consultation is now open for the proposed Medical Officers\u2019 (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No 6) 2022 (MOCA6).  \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230414\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230414\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  14 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the vidcasts that Jackie Hanson and I presented on Thursday 30 March and today. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230414\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230406\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230406\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230406\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 April, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Clinical Assistants play an important role in the lives of patients at Metro North by supporting the day to day clinical care they receive from Allied Health practitioners. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230406\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>March 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230331\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230331\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230331\">Message from the Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  31 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Over the last five years I have had the privilege to oversee (with a lot of help from many of you) the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cahp\/cahp-20230331\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230330\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  30 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On Tuesday 28 March, Chief People and Culture Officer Kristal Lowe and John Bartholomew, Senior Director Health and Safety, presented to the Board on the framework and action plan to ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230330\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230324\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230324\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230324\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural Corporate Business Services Awards ceremony.  Approximately 100 CBS Staff attended, along with Chief Executive Jackie Hanson and Chief Medical Officer ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230324\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230324\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A reminder that it is only 99 days until July 1, the date that Metro North is moving to the new short notice accreditation assessment model.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230324\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230317\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230317\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230317\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Do you remember the 2021 Have Your Say staff survey? The 2nd cycle of Have Your Say was held in 2021 and we need to tell you about some of ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230317\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  16 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230316\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230310\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230310\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230310\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I&#8217;d like to announce the finalists for the Corporate Business Services Awards 2023.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230310\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  8 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230308\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230303\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230303\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230303\">Message from the Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As many of you will be already aware, from 1 July this year, Metro North is moving to the new short notice assessment model which is being implemented across all ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/edsq\/edsq-20230303\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230303\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 March, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Metro North Hospital and Health Service Board met at Redcliffe Hospital on 28 February. As is now customary, Board members and Jackie Hanson and Jane Hancock welcomed some consumers ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230303\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>February 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230224\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230224\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20230224\">Message from the A\/Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  24 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In the past six months you may have noticed cyber attacks have been on the rise.  Queensland Health and Metro North are targets for cyber threats with cyber criminals ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cdho\/cdho-20230224\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230217\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">This year I want to recognise the contribution Corporate Business Services makes to Metro North.  We will be having our inaugural CBS Awards in March and I ask you ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230217\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230217\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  17 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230217\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today, February 13, we recognise the 15-year anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230213\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230210\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  10 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230210\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230203\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230203\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As you\u2019re aware, we will soon begin the recruitment process for the Executive Director Redcliffe Hospital. I have asked Louise O\u2019Riordan to act in the position for the next few ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230203\">Message from the Board Chair<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 February, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to 2023. A new year heralds new opportunities!\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/bc-20230203\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"month\">\n<h3>January 2023<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230127\">Message from the Chief Operating Officer \u2013 Executive Director, Royal Brisbane and Women&#8217;s Hospital<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  27 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have completed recruitment for the Executive Director Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital and I\u2019m pleased to announce Louise Oriti has been successful in the role.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/coo-20230127\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_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><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  25 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230125\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230120\">Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">After the festive season and with the cost of living increases, I wanted to let people know about support for people with financial concerns. Financial stress can have a big ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cpco-20230120\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230120\">Message from the Chief Finance &amp; Corporate Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The inaugural Corporate Business Service Awards (CBS Awards) will be held on Thursday 23 March. \n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cfco-20230120\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230120\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  20 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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.\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230120\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230118\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Following today\u2019s announcement that Queensland is moving to GREEN (baseline) in the COVID-19 traffic light system, Metro North\u2019s Acute Respiratory Plan has been stood down to Tier 0 (BAU).  ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230118\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230118\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  18 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">We have received notification of a shift from AMBER to GREEN in the COVID-19 traffic light system in Queensland, due to decreasing community transmission and hospitalisations for COVID-19. This will ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230118\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230113\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230113\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230113\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The current COVID-19 wave is just starting to decline with the number of presentations to our Virtual Ward and Emergency Departments and requiring our care beginning to settle.  There ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230113\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230113\">Message from the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  13 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Happy New Year! I trust that everyone had a happy festive season and had an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. To those of you who worked, ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cnmo-20230113\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230106\">Message from the Chief Executive<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  6 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">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 ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/ce-20230106\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220103\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  3 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Metro North Health is committing to improve gender equality in medical professions. We want every medical professional to have the support and opportunities to achieve greatness, regardless of their gender. ...<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20220103\">Read more &gt;<\/a><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cmo-20230101\">Message from the Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/h4><span class=\"ed-date\">  1 January, 2023<\/span><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Today the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2021 comes into effect. 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