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Metro North Health vaccinates community members big and little
With the opening of the Kippa Ring children’s vaccination clinic, our littlest community members can do their bit to help keep everyone safe.
Celebrating our tiniest patients on World Prematurity Day
On 17 November, we celebrated World Prematurity Day and the amazing work of our Neonatology Intensive Care and Special Care Units. The theme of World Prematurity Day for 2021 was “Zero separation: Act now! Keep parents and babies born too soon together”.
Hotel Quarantine Management Team scoops award for keeping Queenslanders safe – WINNER
For nearly two years the Hotel Quarantine Management Team have been at the forefront of our COVID-19 response keeping Queenslanders and the rest of Australia safe.
There’s no place quite like home
Kilcoy Hospital Registered Nurse Anita Morgan.
Sam’s X-Ray skills helping make life little easier
Sam has completed special X-ray training to make life a little easier for the local community.
Metro North celebrates strong female workforce this International Women’s Day
#ChoosetoChallenge: the theme of 2021’s International Women’s Day campaign and a phrase many women just like STARS Security Coordinator Wendy Roestenburg have adopted as their mantra in the workplace.
$10M Herston Biofabrication Institute Opens
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and Metro North Health staff officially opened the Herston Biofabrication Institute this week, set to advance healthcare research and technologies in Queensland.
Metro North Australia Day Achievement Awards 2021
Recognising, rewarding and celebrating staff achievements is an integral part of the Values in Action framework, and helps make Metro North a great place to work.
163 new doctors kick off careers at Metro North
The next generation of doctors will be welcomed across Metro North this week as 163 medical interns take up residence across the hospitals on Brisbane’s northside.
Celebrating our staff
Outstanding staff achievements were on show at the annual Metro North Staff Excellence Awards. From more than 140 nominations, judges selected winners and highly commended recipients from across the health service.
Research excellence on show at awards
Our annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards are a chance to recognise and reward outstanding achievement in research across all clinical specialties and professions.
Better Together Medication Access launches across Metro North
A first-of-its-kind pharmaceutical program launched across Metro North Hospital and Health Service this month will allow greater access to medications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients visiting its facilities.
New entry to Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital is undergoing a major expansion and redevelopment to build a bigger and better hospital with more health services and car parking for the community.
Virtual clinics making patient’s lives a lot easier
For mum of three and Kilcoy resident Danika Vella the expansion of Metro North’s virtual diabetes clinics has made it easier to juggle life, work, health and family pressures.
Caboolture Hospital unveils mosaic dedicated to donor patients and families
Caboolture Hospital recently unveiled a DonateLife mosaic dedicated to patients and their families who had so generously donated the gift of life to help others.
Better Together Health van unveiled to help close the gap on health outcomes
A new Better Together Health van unveiled today is set to provide more convenient access to health care information for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Brisbane’s north.
Improving strength in older adults during periods of restricted weight-bearing
For older adults, being confined to bed due to a serious trauma can quickly lead to reduced muscle strength and function. #ThinkyThursday
Family therapy for adults with eating disorders
Family-based therapy is an important element in treating adolescents with eating disorders, but there is not a lot of literature on the benefits for adults receiving treatment. #ThinkyThursday
Stunning new skin cancer immunotherapy treatment on trial
Treatment on trial! Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Brett Hughes is leading a new skin cancer treatment at RBWH and so far it’s had a positive response rate with patients. #ThinkyThursday
Getting the numbers right
If you’re a nerd for numbers you’ll love this week’s #ThinkyThursday! Biostatistician Anita works on around 20 projects at one time!. Click here to discover some incredible Metro North statistics.
App helps self pain management
Technology is rapidly changing healthcare and now it's helping people with chronic pain reduce their opioid use. #ThinkyThursday.
Leading trauma research and care
Working in the Swiss Alps taught JTI Director Professor Michael Schuetz a thing or two about fractures! Read more. #ThinkyThursday.
Improving nutrition in hip fracture patients
Did you know nutrition is crucial for patient recovery? Check out this #TPCH team who researching how to improve nutrition in hip fracture patients to decrease their length of stay, minimise treatment costs, and improve health outcomes.
Kilcoy Hospital’s world first trial to improve outcomes
Nurses at Kilcoy Hospital are trialling a new system to continuously monitor patient vital signs.
Metro North Australia Day awards
Ten individuals and teams have been recognised for their achievements and values in Metro North’s Australia Day awards.
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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.
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!
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Awesome work done Stacey -
Great work Stacey Rand 👏
Well done Stacey! Awesome service on offer by an amazing team 😇