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"I found out I has Aplastic Anemia in April last year. I was getting treatment in Toowoomba until I needed a bone marrow transplant in February of this year when I came under the care of the Royal Brisbane. I went through treatment in Ward 5C, they are really incredible and everything went smoothly, I have been out for a few weeks and just come in twice a week for appointments. I finished an agricultural science degree last year and spent a lot of time on the golf course trying to live a normal life. I`m down in Brisbane until June but looking forward to getting back to Toowoomba and sleeping in my own bed. I think positivity and staying active is the secret to a smooth recovery."

💭 Monday Mantra, Sam, RBWH Oncology Patient ...

Our Caboolture Hospital ED sees more than 56,000 patients each year, including over 11,000 paediatric cases.

Clinical Nurse Facilitators like Jemima help to upskill our ED nurses so they can be ready for critical moments.

"As you can imagine, ED can be a wonderfully chaotic, refined mess, but it runs like a well-oiled machine," she said.

"We aim for education to be delivered daily at the start of shifts, and I also coordinate with the ED management team and organise which staff members can be booked in for their upskilling days.

"Working in the ED has provided me with various opportunities of growth professionally, helping peers build confidence in theory and practice is something I’m passionate about." ...

Mobility is linked to more than just the sporting prowess. In fact, a decline in mobility is serious and can mean a reduced quality of life, hospitalisation, and increased risk of falls.

At the heart of helping our aging patients stay mobile is the HAART (Healthy Ageing Assessment and Rehabilitation Team) service at Kallangur Satellite Community Health Centre. ❤️

Kallangur resident Peta has been working with Senior Occupational Therapist Natalie post-surgery to further progress her recovery.

“I was referred to HAART, where I was interviewed by the nurse, and then was able to access some specialist clinical and allied health services," Peta said.

“I was able to improve physically due to the pain relief and their support. I am now enjoying things like gardening, visiting friends and doing my own shopping. The HAART service allowed me to get out and about and enjoy life far better than before.” 🪴👜☕ ...