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Mass casualty sim tests RBWH’s disaster response
The Teamwork and Collaborative Training (TACT) team recently ran the first multidisciplinary, multi-departmental mass casualty simulation which involved clinicians and support officers from across the hospital.
Launch of the Precious Wings Adolescent and Young Adult Legacy Box
Adolescents and young adults facing a terminal diagnosis of cancer at RBWH will now receive a Precious Wings Legacy Box.
Transplant patient Rhys takes heart as he makes a return to sport
TPCH heart transplant patient Rhys Hoole has been reunited with his great love, sport, thanks to a second chance at life.
New podiatry initiative putting CKW on the front foot
A new initiative is aiming to improve outcomes for high-risk foot patients within Caboolture Hospital and Woodford Correctional Health Service.
Valentine’s Day a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern
Valentine’s Day this year is a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern Dr Bianca Pang who will share the day at work with her fiancé’.
How your medication can make you more vulnerable to the heat
Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, allergies and mental health conditions, can all make you more vulnerable to the heat.
Persistent Pain Clinic celebrate first year milestone at MATSICHS
The Persistent Pain Clinic partnership at The Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Moreton ATSICHS) recently celebrated its first year of outreach care.
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
TPCH welcomes sibling sets of new doctors as part of Metro North intern cohort
Metro North Health welcomes 203 new junior doctors this week including two sets of siblings at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Meet Donne Clengan: Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant at Caboolture Hospital
Donne Clengan, an Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant in Caboolture Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Department, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care for patients with complex needs.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Health and Metro South Health have been notified about a measles infection in Brisbane.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Anna brings significant value to community wound care patients
Nurse practitioners continue to play an important part in the delivery of high-quality care to the community, especially for complex wound and stoma conditions.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Dance Rehab celebrates Christmas at STARS
Dance Rehab, an innovative therapeutic dance program for patients undergoing rehabilitation at STARS, took on a Christmas theme for the last session of 2024.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
Palliative care angels supporting the needs of under 65s and their families
Having a loved one diagnosed with a terminal illness is tragic at any age, but if the person is under 65, it creates additional difficulties for patients and their family.
A little corner of the Royal set aside to ensure that after 44 years of service, Barb won’t be forgotten
A plaque commemorating her years of service to the Royal can be found outside the Main Entrance to RBWH – in the green space now aptly known as ‘Barb’s Garden’.
New team of experts improving care for sick kids at Caboolture Hospital
Four new paediatric experts will support improved care at Caboolture Hospital