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New masterplan sets future direction for The Prince Charles Hospital
The future of The Prince Charles Hospital is taking shape, with a new masterplan released for consultation.
Redcliffe Hospital Allied Health Symposium returns for third year
Redcliffe Hospital is showcasing innovation, research and collaboration at the third Allied Health Symposium in December.
The poor health of seniors’ teeth is under-recognised
A great deal of importance is placed on the health of children’s teeth, but the dental health of older people is often under-recognised.
Common food-borne illness outbreaks on the rise, as Metro North Public Health Unit works to crack the case
Ever wondered how a public health unit solves a food-borne illness investigation? Dr James Smith explains.
Men’s mental health – gaining back control
Men’s mental health issues often go unrecognised, even by those experiencing them. Understanding the barriers can help men feel empowered to seek the help they need.
Staff get hands-on with sign language learning
Staff across Metro North Health are learning how to improve communication in healthcare for the 1 in 6 Australians affected by hearing loss.
Showcase highlights talented oral and community health stars
A total of 24 teams and individuals were acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to community and oral health care at a recent awards ceremony held at Brighton Health Campus.
RBWH Exhibition highlights the power of creativity in mental health recovery
Almost 240 artworks are on display at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) as the Windows to our World (WoW) exhibition celebrates its 23rd year.
Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist awarded for menopause research
Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist Helen Edwards was awarded for her research exploring experience of menopause for staff working in healthcare.
RBWH celebrates healthcare excellence at annual awards
Staff from across Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital recently came together to celebrate outstanding achievements and recognise excellence in patient care, innovation and teamwork at the 2026 Staff Excellence Awards.
RBWH audiologist raises awareness of little-known medical emergency
Imagine waking up to find you have lost, or significantly reduced, hearing in one or both ears. For people experiencing Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, this can be a frightening reality.
Stop The Bleed training equipping everyday Queenslanders with lifesaving skills
Metro North Health’s Jamison Trauma Institute is equipping everyday Queenslanders with the skills to stop life-threatening uncontrolled bleeding.
A blood test could soon detect cervical cancer as RBWH and UQ launch CLARITY study
RBWH specialist and UQ chief investigator Professor Andreas Obermair is leading the CLARITY study, which will look at whether cervical cancer may be detected through a simple blood test.
Cultural capacity milestone for Redcliffe Hospital staff
More than 1,000 Redcliffe Hospital staff and clinicians have now completed Metro North Health’s Cultural Practice Program at Redcliffe Hospital.
Safer medication tool rolls out internationally following Metro North success
HeIDI Research Fellow Karen Davies has created a tool to make medication administration safer, which has now been adopted across the globe.
Queensland Trophoblast Centre celebrates Gabby’s happy baby news
RBWH's Queensland Trophoblast Centre cares for women who experience molar pregnancies, like recent patient, Gabby.