‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Dance Rehab celebrates Christmas at STARS
Dance Rehab, an innovative therapeutic dance program for patients undergoing rehabilitation at STARS, took on a Christmas theme for the last session of 2024.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Patient stories
Baby Arthur goes home in time for World Prematurity Day
Baby Arthur, born at just over 28 weeks, has been able to go home with the help of the RBWH NeoHOME program.
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.
Natascha has new lease on life thanks to Evy the labradoodle
25-year-old Natascha Kamp, who has a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), having an assistance dog has been life changing.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.
Staff profiles
Anna brings significant value to community wound care patients
Nurse practitioners continue to play an important part in the delivery of high-quality care to the community, especially for complex wound and stoma conditions.
A little corner of the Royal set aside to ensure that after 44 years of service, Barb won’t be forgotten
A plaque commemorating her years of service to the Royal can be found outside the Main Entrance to RBWH – in the green space now aptly known as ‘Barb’s Garden’.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
Physiotherapy cadetship provides headstart for Grace
For physiotherapy cadet Grace Newton getting practical hands-on patient care experience has been the best way to learn and provided an invaluable insight into her career pathway.
