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New Mental Health Short Stay Unit opens at Caboolture Hospital
People in the Moreton Bay region now have better access to mental health services closer to home.
Young mums and bubs program provides a helping hand
An early intervention program in Caboolture is providing young mothers with the support they need to provide their children with the best possible start in life.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) – Queensland Health update
Queensland Health has provided advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Lendlease appointed as Managing Contractor for Caboolture Hospital redevelopment projects
The project will deliver 130 more beds and expanded services with a mixture of new buildings and refurbished existing facilities, including a new Clinical Services Building and multi-storey car park.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) Fever Clinics and Community Assessment Clinics
Metro North Hospital and Health Service is conducting COVID-19 (coronavirus) screening at Fever Clinics and Community Assessment Clinics at a range of locations.
From hospitality to hospital: TPCH Kitchen Supervisor Joan sweetens patients’ stays
Joan Fernandes has spent the past 32 years in some of the world’s largest kitchens, spanning hotels and famous pastry shops in India, the UK and Australia. But one stands out – the 120-person The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) kitchen.
Metro North has risen to the challenge
Comprising clinicians, engineers, designers, manufacturers, health regulators, and government and academic experts, together this team has harnessed the power of digital modelling, 3D printing and injection moulding to boost the PPE supply chain.
Fake email – COVID-19
An email is circulating on social media and across the community contains incorrect information on COVID-19.
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
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18 hours ago
Watch out, this'll knock your socks off! Hundreds of our staff took part in #socks4docs to raise awareness of the mental health and wellbeing of our hard-working doctors. 🤗🧦🏥
19 hours ago
Early detection provides the best chance of surviving bowel cancer. Visit the link in comments to find out if you’re eligible for a free screening.
2 days ago
The crazy, cute and colourful socks of #redcliffe Hospital! 😍 To celebrate #socks4docs, staff competed in a crazy sock competition, here are the best entries. 🧦👏 #iamredcliffe
2 days ago
A wonderful local Kindergarten donated these baskets of goodies for our #redcliffe Hospital frontline health workers to share. #thankyou #iamredcliffe
2 days ago
Congrats to #TPCH consultant radiographer Jim who has been awarded his PhD for investigating and developing new imaging techniques in the hospital cardiac angiography suites.
Great effort Jim – your work will ensure our hard working radiographers can continue to provide safe, high quality care to our patients.
