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Following your instincts is an important life lesson
Go with your gut instinct and don’t fear fear! This is one of the ways that Tessa Beale approaches her life.
RBWH Patient Molly celebrates four years in remission
For former Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital patient Molly, there is plenty to celebrate, marking her fourth year in remission with a visit from this year's Australian Idol winner, Royston
New blockbuster unveiled at Cooinda House
Some real-life stars and memorable movie characters attended a red-carpet gala event to premiere the new blockbuster at Cooinda House.
British doctor Ross embarks on a new chapter down under
For emergency medicine registrar Ross, the allure of Australia’s healthcare system, coupled with the country’s favourable living conditions, have landed the British export at Caboolture Hospital.
Caring for our community by being greener and cleaner
Metro North Health provides care to a community of almost 900,00 patients and families. Our business is people and our plan is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable environment for our staff, patients and community.
HBI Director inspires next generation
As a class of Clairvaux MacKillop students recently discovered, a career in medicine can look quite different these days.
Mums and bubs of Caboolture in good hands with newest graduates
It’s a full circle moment for one of Caboolture Hospital’s newest midwife graduates, Tahlia. Just one of the many nursing and midwifery graduates to secure their first preference within Caboolture Hospital’s graduate program, the mother-of-two is returning to where it all began.
Amplitude of opportunities for Caboolture physiotherapist Kelly
Kelly counts herself lucky to be gaining a wealth of experience at Caboolture Hospital in the many physiotherapy avenues on offer, especially women’s health.
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.
Proud mum moment for Caboolture midwife student facilitator
It’s not just the new mother’s beaming with pride at Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward.
A compassionate, people-first program empowering Queensland healthcare workers
Metro North Health is reaping the benefits of a program equipping health care security workers with new tools and techniques aimed at keeping staff and patients safe.
Free app bridges language gap for patients
A free phone app developed in Australia is bridging the language gap between clinicians and patients who communicate in languages other than English.
Dancing with the STARS
Staff at STARS recently donned their leotards and tutus for Queensland Ballet led sessions demonstrating the therapeutic effects of dance.
My Health Now puts vital health information at fingertips
My Health Now is an easy-to-use form that helps you have your important health information in your hands when you need it most.
All roads lead to care
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
A better night’s sleep for regional Queenslanders
The RBWH TeleSleep pilot program has been a huge success, allowing regional Queenslanders to access vital sleep study services.
Volunteer Glenn takes appreciation in his stride
While Glenn Ellis has been a Community and Oral Health (COH) volunteer for only a short time, the appreciation being expressed by our patients and staff has been coming thick and fast.
Rapid access to community care helps the elderly stay at home
A new community-based rapid access health care service is having remarkable success supporting chronically ill elderly patients stay at home and out of hospital.
ED registrars, nurses and QAS staff collaborate on patient transfer workshops
Registrar Oonagh recently took a group of fellow registrars and nurses through a 4-hour workshop at Redcliffe Hospital, which is aimed at improving the skills and confidence of ED staff in transferring critically ill patients.
Intervention allows more complex patient conditions to be managed at home
A new North Lakes Intervention Clinic has been established to support Hospital in the Home (HITH) patients with more complex health care needs and deliver safe clinical care locally.
Measles Alert for Brisbane and Redcliffe
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult on Brisbane’s northside.
Caboolture Satellite Hospital community open day
Caboolture Satellite Hospital community open day. Come along on Monday 31 July for the Caboolture Satellite Hospital community open day.
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Pharmacists are strengthening the health systems world-wide providing essential access to health, a safe supply chain and the responsible use of medicine. ♥️
Like Brighton Health Campus senior pharmacist, Tessa, who supports patients needing that extra bit of time to recover from an acute condition or injury following a hospital admission.
“As a pharmacist, I aim to safely transition the care and medication management of a patient from the acute setting to the home.” 🫶
“There has been such a significant growth in the importance pharmacists play in the community and home care setting, this is making a big difference to the health and wellbeing of patients who return home safely and who are continuing to live independently.”
In her role as senior inter-professional clinical assistant, Marina gets to wear many therapy hats. 🧢
Implemented at STARS earlier this year, the role aims to combine to as many therapies as possible to better target patient goals and increases value-based, patient-centred health care.
"We combine therapies such as occupational therapy and physio together, the patient does some walking then they move to upper limb. They complement each other," Marina said.
"I have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more and understand therapy from different points of view. 🥰
"The patients here are inspirational. It is satisfying when you see how much they improved after all their hard work."
Staff at the Brighton Health Campus are always exploring new technologies and robotic devices to help with orthopaedic rehabilitation and recovery.
Grant, the occupational therapist team leader at the Brighton Health Campus, is flying that robotic flag high, with a focus on helping patients return home and get back to a meaningful life. 🤖
“Robotics are now providing an adjunct to traditional approaches we have used for many years. It enables people to engage in activities or movements they couldn’t do.
“People get used to the upper or lower limb robotic device which gives them more variety in their therapy and is more engaging and helpful for their recovery, especially the orthopaedic games.
“It is very important that we continue to explore options for using robotics in therapy further.” 🫶
#ShoutoutSaturday
Heidi is just one of 11 midwife graduates to have started at Caboolture Hospital this year. 🙌
Caboolture hospital was the first preference for Heidi after completing placement rotations during her studies, experiencing all maternity services offered including pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care through group practice midwifery.
“It’s your AOs, your wardies, the cleaners, the doctors, everyone here is so friendly and says hello.
“It’s nice not to be lost in the system and get a very personalised experience as a graduate,” said Heidi. 🥰
Geoff's life changed in an instant when he received a shock diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis four and a half years ago. 🫁
Pulmonary fibrosis is essentially scarring of the lungs and there are many types. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the term used when the cause of the disease is not known.
Lucky for Geoff, he has been put on a clinical trial at TPCH; with nurse Cathy there for support and education, as they try to slow down the process of this life threatening and complex disease.
"Looking back, I was short of breath for a while, but didn’t realise there was something wrong. I just persevered and pushed through," Geoff said.
"The benefit of being in this trial means I can ring Cathy at any time with any questions I might have. There is no cure, but the hope is to halt it from progressing."
