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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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