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Supplements – do we really need them?
With an overwhelming choice of vitamins, minerals, oils, powders and herbal remedies available, more and more Australians are taking supplements – but do we need them?
Getting the jump on spring allergies
Spring can bring a rise in immune-related health issues that require careful attention and management.
Who’s who in your healthcare team? Meet the Medical Intern
During your hospital stay, a medical intern may be part of your treating team. RBWH’s Dr Pat O’Leary explains their role and how they help care for you.
A career in harm reduction nursing helps paint people in new light for Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist
Biala Clinical Nurse Jane Booty has been honoured for her Brisbane Portrait Prize piece of her dear colleague of 20 years, Dr Jeremy Hayllar, in line with his retirement.
Where to turn when dementia reaches crisis point
The Metro North Older Persons Emergency Network Dementia Crisis Service provides expert treatment and support for people with dementia experiencing severe behavioural and psychological symptoms.
Celebrating outstanding staff from Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Correctional Health Service
Compassion, teamwork and high performance were on display as Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital and Woodford Correctional Health Service (CKW) celebrated the 2026 CKW Staff Excellence Awards this week.
RBWH Reconciliation Action Plan launch honours respected Turrbal Elder
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has launched its second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, reinforcing its commitment to advancing health equity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
New research grants another step on RBWH’s journey toward health equity
A new generation of health researchers is tackling systemic challenges and leading the way in culturally safe care through RBWH Foundation’s inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grants.
Queensland Government puts focus on older Australians waiting for a place to call home
Queenslanders awaiting a place in aged care are in the spotlight, as more than 1,400 people remain in the state’s public hospitals despite being clinically ready to go ‘home’.
How can we prevent overdose related harm?
International Overdose Awareness Day is held annually across the world on 31 August. It helps raises awareness about how overdose-related harm can be prevented.
Metro North breast scaffold research paves way for pivotal new trial
Results of Metro North's Phase 1 clinical trial into bioresorbable breast scaffolds, presented this year, showed positive patient satisfaction and strong outcomes.
Disaster experts to unite for inaugural readiness symposium
The inaugural South East Queensland Health Disaster Readiness Symposium will bring together experts, practitioners and decision-makers to strengthen collaboration, build capability and improve readiness for future crises.
Getting back to the basics of back pain
Researchers from RBWH are working to reduce the gap between common beliefs about low back pain and what evidence actually says.
Transit Lounge getting patients home earlier at Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital’s Patient Transit Lounge now opens even earlier each day, helping more patients get home safely and sooner.
From Belgium to Brisbane
For Belgian doctors Catherine and Hendrik-Jan, Brisbane is the opportunity of a lifetime.
RBWH nursing podcast celebrates 100 episodes of healthcare conversations
RBWH nursing podcast, Five Things, has reached a major milestone, celebrating 100 episodes of conversations with leading experts and helping healthcare professionals expand their knowledge across a range of topics.