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Difficult to make and difficult to break: CNC Lily explains a motor neurone disease diagnosis
Clinical Nurse Consultant Lily unpacks MND, which has been in the spotlight recently but is still considered a relatively rare neurological disease.
Behind the scenes with an unseen first responder
If you’ve ever called RBWH or STARS, you may have spoken to Juanita, one of the switchboard team who keep patients, families and clinicians connected.
RBWH nurses armed with a new training tool
Nurses at RBWH now have access to a realistic simulator arm to help them practice and refine complex vascular access techniques for dialysis patients.
New cardiac and respiratory clinic in Redcliffe Hospital MBICC
Patients accessing both cardiac and respiratory testing in the Clinical Measurements Unit will soon have a one-stop-shop in Redcliffe Hospital’s Moreton Bay Integrated Care Centre (MBICC).
Secrets for longevity from a centenarian
Eloise reflects on a life well lived and the secrets to making it to 101 years of age over a piece of birthday cake.
Emergency care in the comfort of your own home: The Virtual Emergency Care Service
The Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS) is a free, Queensland-wide service for non-life-threatening emergencies for both adults and children.
Passionate RBWH anaesthetist makes King’s Birthday Honours List
Associate Professor Michael Steyn has been recognised has been recognised for his significant service to anaesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, as well as health leadership.
Toxxic trend sweeping social media set to have ‘max’ health impacts
Looksmaxxing, Healthmaxxing, T-maxxing - heard of them? If you have, then be aware they could be causing you secret harm! Dietitian Helen unpacks the exxhausting and dangerous social trends.
A lifetime dedicated to caring for others
After 42 years of nursing, Katrina Kalmar is retiring, ending a remarkable career spent entirely within Metro North Health.
The doctor who became the patient
Dr Steven Hocken was preparing for his final anaesthetic exams when he was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer bringing new perspective to the way he delivers health care.
RUBIE to the rescue of sick and premature babies
Critically ill and premature babies will reach specialised care faster with the launch of Queensland’s first neonatal emergency vehicle, donated by national charity Running for Premature Babies.
Even in Brisbane, Winter Can Affect Your Mood – Here’s Why
Feeling the winter blues as days get shorter and the temperature drops? Psychologist Henry Close explains what’s behind seasonal mood dips and how to manage them.
‘Below 10,000 feet’ education at STARS examines the impact of noise in theatre
Taking lessons from aviation on the impact noise can have on the theatre setting for both staff and patients.
Advance care planning brings meaning and purpose
Becoming an Advance Care Facilitator is a natural and meaningful progression for former community palliative care nurse Casey Padovan.
Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.