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Deadly Start graduate wins double at Queensland Training Awards
Deadly Start school-based trainee Charlotte did not imagine that her hard work, dedication, and commitment would lead to her accomplishments being recognised at a State level.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.
Olympic spirit shines at STARS
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.
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.
The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
$8 million investment for RBWH mental health emergency care
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre (PEC) will receive an $8 million funding boost to improve its facilities for Queenslanders in mental health crisis.
New SMS service provides back-pocket alcohol and drug support
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.
Rhonda retires after 52 years of nursing
Rhonda Purtill will soon be closing the chapter on her 52-year long nursing career.
Joint research project breathes new life into nurse life support training
A research project between Caboolture Hospital and the University of the Sunshine Coast is breathing new life into basic life support training for clinical staff.
Bribie Island Satellite Hospital community open day
Residents will get a sneak preview of Bribie Island Satellite Hospital at the community open day on Thursday 11 July.
Best exercises to do for health and longevity
What are the best exercises for health and longevity? The exercises you will actually do and keep doing.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2024
Date: 5-8 November 2024
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital, Education Centre
This 4-day course will enable multidisciplinary teams with little ECMO experience to provide ECMO for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
How to get moving to improve your mood
Pine Rivers Community Health Centre Psychologist and fitness guru Chris Pomfret provides his tips for starting a regular exercise routine and staying interested.
App a breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcers
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers.
New centre offers gold standard of maternity care for women
Caboolture Hospital’s new Women, Children and Family Services centre at Morayfield has the time, the space and the staff to offer gold standard of maternity care.
Andrew’s new role at Caboolture hits all the right notes
For Dr Andrew Hislop, his new role as acting Research Coordinator in the CKW Research Development Unit (RDU) really hits all the right notes.
Yarning – connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and improving health outcomes
Yarning tables play an important role in providing culturally safe healthcare
A childhood dream realised for Melanie
Dr Melanie Spratt has grown from baby ICU patient to heart researcher.
Strategies to support a colleague in distress
RBWH Wellbeing Specialist Dr Liz Crowe gives her 12 tips on how to best help a colleague who is upset.
Anzac Day a time of reflection for veteran Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook
For Dr Liz Rushbrook, Anzac Day is a time of commemoration as she reflects on her distinguished career with the Australian Defence Force.
New fellowship set to co-design resources to improve birth process for families
Redcliffe Hospital Senior Staff Specialist Associate Professor Alka Kothari is working to co-design resources that see more supports for fathers and partners during the birth process.
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