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Enhancing the deadly smiles of families – WINNER
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has had access to an innovative mobile oral health screening service.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Fever Clinics and Community Assessment Clinics
Metro North Health is conducting COVID-19 (coronavirus) screening at Fever Clinics and Community Assessment Clinics at a range of locations.
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.
Little fighter Isabella celebrates first birthday despite low chances of survival
Isabella, born prematurely as an emergency c-section at Caboolture Hospital, was an unexpected early arrival for first-time parents Lisa and Ken Heffernan.
James Novak applies award-winning skills to 3D printing with purpose
Biomedical designer and senior research fellow James Novak has recently taken out the top accolade at the International 3D Printing Industry Awards Trophy Design competition for 2021.
Caboolture Hospital Surgical Services Review
The independent review into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital conducted by eminent South Australian surgeon Dr Jim Sweeney concluded on 25 October 2021.
Caboolture Hospital extends independent inquiry into surgical services
The independent inquiry into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital will be extended until 25 October 2021.
RBWH offers special memorial for early pregnancy loss
The Chaplaincy Service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital will be holding an Interment of Ashes Service for parents and loved ones who have lost a baby before 20 weeks gestation.
New medical pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on track to save lives
The Women’s Business Shared Pathway was developed to deliver culturally appropriate patient-centred care for First Nations women, aiming to support care closer to home and remove barriers to healthcare appointment attendance related to all things “women’s business”, specifically barriers to attending gynaecology and maternity appointments.
Safer COVID vaccinations thanks to the Queensland Adult Specialist Immunisation Service
A new service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is supporting at-risk members of the community to safely receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
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#TPCH thoracic physician Professor Kwun Fong knows how important early-stage lung cancer detection is. That's why he's joined Australian Cancer Research Foundation in announcing a new mobile lung cancer research facility, which will visit regional and remote areas to assist in early diagnosis of lung cancer. 🚚
“Early-stage lung cancer can generally be cured by surgery and modern radiation therapy, but unfortunately most lung cancers are typically diagnosed at an advanced stage where curative treatments are not able to be offered. With lung cancer screening technology accessible to all, we can save lives,” Professor Fong said. 👏
“Before I was diagnosed with cancer in January, I was studying marketing, I always figured it would pay well and there was lots of work. But going through this experience has really put things into perspective. Money doesn’t bring you happiness and all I really want is to be happy. I met a social worker during my treatment who inspired me to study social work instead. Now I just want to help people and make myself and other people happy.”
#MondayMantra 💭 Sally, 25 years old, RBWH patient who has recently finished cancer treatment.
For the love of food! 🍎 Nicole's worked in food services for almost 20 years, and since 2017 has been bringing warm meals and comforting cuppas to patients at #Redcliffe Hospital. Despite wearing a mask, Nicole's smile is appreciated by every patient she walks past. 🏥
"Delivering meals, taking up coffee and restocking tea stations around the facility means I see a lot of patients in a day, sometimes the same people, you get to know them quite a bit," she said.
"I take pride in getting stuck in and getting the work done, but if I can do it and put a smile on a patient's face at the same time, that's when I know I've provided a great service to them during their hospital stay."
Falls are one of the main causes of disability in the elderly. Losing mobility, balance and confidence can have a detrimental affect on an individual's physical and mental health. That's why senior physiotherapist Louise, who runs classes at the Caboolture Community Health Centre, is passionate about getting patients feeling strong and balanced again. 💪 #ShoutoutSaturday
"Falls can occur for many reasons, it could simply be loss of balance, tripping over something, muscle weakness or a medical condition," she said.
"Some elderly people don't recover from falls, they might break a hip that never gets better and suddenly they're immobilised - it's very important for those ageing to stay active, even if it's just a walk or some stretches at home, to minimise their risk of a fall later in life."
Baby Dustin was born at #Caboolture Hospital on Wednesday just before 7 pm - and so far mum Aleea says he's been very well behaved! 🥰
"Dustin is my second boy, I'm not sure if my eldest will be jealous or not yet but I am sure they'll grow up to be best friends," Aleea said.
I mean, who wouldn't want to be friends with this little guy? ❤️ #FeelgoodFriday