RUBIE to the rescue of sick and premature babies
Critically ill and premature babies will reach specialised care faster with the launch of Queensland’s first neonatal emergency vehicle, donated by national charity Running for Premature Babies.
Even in Brisbane, Winter Can Affect Your Mood – Here’s Why
Feeling the winter blues as days get shorter and the temperature drops? Psychologist Henry Close explains what’s behind seasonal mood dips and how to manage them.
Our stories
‘Below 10,000 feet’ education at STARS examines the impact of noise in theatre
Taking lessons from aviation on the impact noise can have on the theatre setting for both staff and patients.
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
When lives change in seconds, RBWH social workers step up
RBWH’s hard working emergency medical and nursing staff are supported by a range of other professions, including a dedicated 24/7 team of highly skilled social workers.
The men’s health symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored
Throughout the Australian population, men’s health issues are increasing, largely driven by rising rates of obesity, chronic conditions and lifestyle choices.
RUBIE to the rescue of sick and premature babies
Critically ill and premature babies will reach specialised care faster with the launch of Queensland’s first neonatal emergency vehicle, donated by national charity Running for Premature Babies.
Patient stories
RBWH brings cardiac service to the heart of Queensland
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Caboolture’s Midwife Navigator supports more than 1,200 vulnerable women through pregnancy
Unique Midwife Navigator plays vital role in supporting socially and medically vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital.
Roze’s aspiration journey will help diagnose other kids with swallowing trouble
Roze's aspiration journey will be used to guide the development of a digital app to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children.
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering brings wedding bliss to patient Roy
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and physio Angela Williamson collaborated on custom wheelchair seating for patient Roy, allowing him to attend his granddaughter's wedding to take on 'flower girl' duties.
Staff profiles
Advance care planning brings meaning and purpose
Becoming an Advance Care Facilitator is a natural and meaningful progression for former community palliative care nurse Casey Padovan.
Caboolture midwife supporting women through life’s biggest moments
Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce is passionate about supporting women as they adjust to life as a new mother.
Apprentice carpenter helping keep Caboolture Hospital running smoothly
First-year carpentry apprentice Jasmine Brady helping Caboolture Hospital to run smoothly
Research at Caboolture Hospital aims to detect serious heart conditions earlier
Dr Pyi Naing, a Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiologist at Caboolture Hospital, is advancing the use of sophisticated heart imaging to better identify heart failure and pulmonary hypertension before symptoms progress.
