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Providing comfort and care with food

The Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford Directorate Department of Dietetics and Food Services knows the importance of nutritious and tasty food for patients recovering in hospital.

24 November 2023|

Tahlia has her sights set on a 3D printing future

Biomedical education and research assistant, Isabel, is one of the Herston Biofabrication Institute’s (HBI) biggest advocates. The first of its kind, HBI is changing the way we approach medicine with 3D scanning, printing, modelling of bone, cartilage and human tissue and Isabel is eager to share that knowledge with the next generation. 

6 September 2023|

New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice

Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.

20 June 2023|

RBWH welcomes Australia-first radiation technology

An Australia-first state-of-the-art radiation treatment system has now commenced service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and is allowing clinicians to provide more accurate, higher dosage radiation treatment to patients.

21 February 2023|

Leveling up gender equality within Metro North

Metro North Health have commenced an exciting new project aimed at promoting gender equality in the medical profession. Level Up aims to support medical women in training to reach senior positions over the course of their career through providing mentoring, leadership development programs, and specific pathways for reporting discrimination.

17 January 2023|

Mini-brains set to revolutionise epilepsy treatment

Researchers at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are trialling a new technology which is set to help epilepsy patients find the best treatment for their condition sooner.

19 April 2022|

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Stacey is a Speech Pathologist at Caboolture Hospital, and she knows how much oropharyngeal dysphagia can impact a person's quality of life.

Patients experiencing oropharyngeal dysphagia have swallowing difficulties that occur in the mouth and throat - a condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including neurological disorders, cancer, or surgery.

Now, Caboolture Hospital has started a six-month pilot of an adult outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) clinic.

The new pilot VFSS clinic uses a contrast X-ray video while patients eat and drink different food and liquid consistencies, allowing clinicians to observe and diagnose swallowing problems.

“We are excited to offer this service to our community, allowing patients to receive care closer to home,” said Stacey.

“The pilot clinic also opens the door for improved access to care for those in places like Kilcoy and Bribie Island.”

The clinic currently accepts referrals from Queensland Health doctors, with plans to also open to GP referrals in the coming months.
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Stacey is a Speech Pathologist at Caboolture Hospital, and she knows how much oropharyngeal dysphagia can impact a persons quality of life. 

Patients experiencing oropharyngeal dysphagia have swallowing difficulties that occur in the mouth and throat - a condition that can be caused by a variety of factors, including neurological disorders, cancer, or surgery.

Now, Caboolture Hospital has started a six-month pilot of an adult outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) clinic.

The new pilot VFSS clinic uses a contrast X-ray video while patients eat and drink different food and liquid consistencies, allowing clinicians to observe and diagnose swallowing problems.

“We are excited to offer this service to our community, allowing patients to receive care closer to home,” said Stacey.

“The pilot clinic also opens the door for improved access to care for those in places like Kilcoy and Bribie Island.”

The clinic currently accepts referrals from Queensland Health doctors, with plans to also open to GP referrals in the coming months.

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Amazing Stacey!!!! What an amazing service for the Caboolture community provided by a top notch speechie!!

Great work Stacey 😊

Great to see you again Stacey 😀 This is awesome for Caboolture and surrounding suburbs.

This is so exciting guys!

This is exciting!

So awesome Stacey & Cab Speech team 🤩🤩🤩

Amazing work Stacey !

Great services from Stacey and her team

Sounds like a great service Stacey well done!

Go Stacey! What a wonderful service to be leading!

Go Stacey! Reach for the stars

Awesome work done Stacey -

Great work Stacey Rand 👏

Well done Stacey! Awesome service on offer by an amazing team 😇

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