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NAIDOC Week event celebrates culture
Staff and patients of The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) united for a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture at the hospital’s annual NAIDOC Week event on Wednesday.
Better Together plan launched at Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC Week Celebration
Australia’s largest public health service has launched its plan to improve Indigenous health outcomes at a community NAIDOC celebration today.
‘Hot Lab’ expansion ensures more cancer patients are treated than ever before
Critical wait times for a cancer diagnosis in Queensland will be reduced following a $6.11 million expansion of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Radiopharmaceutical Centre for Excellence (Q-TRaCE).
NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day showcases culture and community
More than 1,500 people joined in a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community at the annual Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC family fun day on Tuesday.
Measles case on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Gregg’s a sustainability champion
After 40 years of service, Metro North’s Environment and Waste Manager Gregg Butler is about to retire, but he’s leaving a great legacy of sustainability within each of our facilities.
Metro North trials new Redbook cover for Indigenous families
Indigenous babies born in Brisbane north will be able to track their first year of healthcare with a unique record book.
Meet Jess Burrows
Meet Jess Burrows, The Prince Charles Hospital’s 30-something year old, camera-toting, tornado-chasing theatre nurse known for her endless supply of daggy humour.
Neonatal to home service launches
Neonatal to home service launches. First time parents Kristy and Lachlan Black were the first to be welcomed into the new service in May following a five week stay in the neonatal unit for baby Lincoln.
Deadly Start earns a highly commended in this year’s Reconciliation Awards
Metro North’s Deadly Start program was Highly Commended in the partnership category of the Queensland Reconciliation Awards. Pictured at the awards are accepted by Cecilia Anson, Tamika Kai Birch, Vivienne Hassed and Paul Drahm.
#Nextcare Health Conference 2019 – a stellar leadership experience
The inaugural #Nextcare Health Conference was an extraordinary two days of development and learning for healthcare leaders from across the globe, looking to connect, inspire and transform their careers.
Family Fun Day to showcase culture and community
Thousands of people will participate in a celebration of Indigenous culture and community at the annual Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC family fun day.
Sandwich skills the key to Ida’s success
Ida and her volunteer colleagues have raised significant funds for the Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary to support the hospital and local community.
NDIS opens up a new world for Robbie
Persistence does matter and thanks to the Metro North team and support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme Robbie is now living a more fulfilling and safer life.
Research Excellence Awards 2019 announced
From the lab to the bedside, Metro North researchers are conducting ground-breaking research every day. Last night, our researchers were recognised for their stellar achievements at our annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.
TPCH launches restaurant-quality room service
Minister for Health Steven Miles taste tests one of the new room service menu options at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Medicine, motherhood and mentoring at MNHHS
As Executive Director of Clinical Services at Metro North HHS, Dr Elizabeth Whiting is one of the most senior female clinicians across the HHS. As Dr Whiting’s five daughters celebrate their incredibly accomplished mother today, they will also celebrate their fiercely independent grandmother – the woman who made sure ‘Liz’ would have the same opportunities as her four sons.
Early career researchers first in line for collaborative research grants
In a first of its kind, seven early career research grants have been awarded from a funding collaboration between the Metro North Office of Research, the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and QIMR Berghofer.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued another measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside, bringing the total number of cases recorded in Queensland in 2019 to 13.
Kilcoy patients given real choice with electronic menu system
Kilcoy Hospital is expanding its reputation for delicious food with the introduction of a new menu system that will help patients choose the best options for their personal dietary needs.
RBWH named in top 100 world’s best hospitals
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has today been named as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world by premier news outlet, Newsweek.
Brighton Health Campus welcomes new nurses
Nine new graduates have started their nursing careers at Community and Oral Heath’s Brighton Health Campus.
New medical imaging department officially open at Caboolture Hospital
A new multi-million-dollar medical imaging facility has officially opened at Caboolture Hospital.
Learn more about Advance Care Planning at a community information session
If you were suddenly injured or fell seriously ill, who would speak for you about your health care decisions?
Fresh new start for Mario brings family closer
Fresh new start for Mario brings family closer
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4 hours ago
Our #RBWH cancer care team provides more than 160,000 treatments, consultations, procedures and other services every year! Please join us by picking up your daffodil today or donating online to the #DaffodilDay Appeal, to help fund world-class cancer research.
8 hours ago
How awesome is this! Our Chermside Community Health Centre staff have reached a whopping combined total of 5,500 years of caring and compassionate service across our community health facilities. Thank you so much – you are true healthcare heroes! Congratulations!
1 day ago
Our valued #volunteers at #Redcliffe Hospital always put in an award-winning performance and this year they’ve been recognised with the People Focus Award the hospital’s excellence awards. Well done!
Well done to all of our hard working Volunteers. We really appreciate your dedication, friendly smiles and assistance. Leanne Outpatients
Thoroughly deserved ... a great team 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Great leadership Susan law ❤️
Awesome people..we are so lucky to have you!
Such a wonderful group! The never fail to bring a smile. Thanks for all you do 😍
Thank you Ladies, excellent job
WOW Redcliffe you’re getting a lot of awards!
Excellent work you all do
Great work and congratulations 👏👏👏
Congratulations lovely to see your smiles welcoming everyone each morning. Great way to start the day.
Fantastic
Couldn't do without them!
Beautiful people 😍
1 day ago
So very proud to share this wonderful news! Our very own Alanna Geary has been awarded one of nursing’s highest honours - a Fellowship of the Australian College of Nursing. Congratulations!
Congratulations Alanna
Wonderful achievement Alanna, inspiring
Such tremendous news and will deserved, congratulations again Alanna!! 👏🍾🎉
Brilliant! Congratulations Alanna. Well deserved 😊👍🏻😊
Congratulations Alanna, what an extraordinary achievement
Well deserved recognition! Congratulations Alanna.
Well done Alanna Geary...so well deserved. Congrats
Congratulations Alanna, amazing achievement.
Congratulations Alanna! From Donna Hilleard.
Congratulations Alanna. You are an Inspiration.
Congratulations Alanna.
Fantastic news Alanna Geary. Well deserved.
Congrats Alanna. You're awesome!
Congratulations Alanna. Great news
Always leading the way. Congratulations!
Congratulations Alanna
Congratulations Alanna!
Congratulations Alanna Geary what an incredible honour.
Congratulations Alanna Geary
Well done Alana 🎉
Congratulations Alanna.
You are so clever. Congratulations you have worked hard to get to where you are. Does this mean I need a very large envelope to put all your degrees etc on when I send you mail? 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats!
Congratulations
Congratulations Alanna 😍
2 days ago
Do you have what it takes to help lead #RBWH’s Women’s and Newborn Services #Nursing and #Midwifery team? We’re on the hunt for an incredible Assistant Nursing and Midwifery Director. Find out more at by clicking on the link below. #WorkforUsWednesday
Learn more about this position at: tinyurl.com/y5dzw8ur
Look at that amazing team 😍
You beautiful ladies 💜💜💜
Great team!
Hi Elisha!
Julia Brownlie
Shaylee McGregor
Sophia McLaren your dream job is up for grabs!
Kathryn Doyle Horsham, looking pretty!!!!
Amalia Macanas
Sydney Beckman! Look at you
Belinda Baker 🥰
Your famous Kathryn Doyle Horsham
Maet Pearson Debbie Harling Jordan Patamise do you know anyone?
Elisha 😍
Kathryn 🥰
Sydney Beckman Star of the show
Penny!!
2 days ago
Our friendly Advanced Care Planners are holding free information sessions tomorrow about how to plan and prepare for end of life at the Healthy Ageing Expo at Brighton Wellness Hub. #visionforbrighton #healthyageing #brightonwellnesshub
Well done ladies, you do a great job xx
What a fantastic job you beautiful ladies do! Well done
Looking great there Ladeez!
Darling Michelle, caring beautiful lady xx
3 days ago
Patients in #Caboolture Hospital's Jasper Suite can now watch television while receiving dialysis treatment, thanks to our friends Gilbert, Rob, Stephen and the local #HeartSupportAustralia branch. Thanks for the support! #caringtogether
Well done 💐 thank you
Fantastic 👏
Awwww that's so sweet........thanks 💐
3 days ago
We’ve served up something special for our Food Services team at #Redcliffe Hospital – this year’s Values in Action Award, as part of the hospital’s Staff Excellence Awards. Great work, team! #valuesinaction #worksomewhereawesome
Great job food services
🌟🌟So well deserved and what a great bunch of people caring for patients 🌟🌟
Congratulations Recognising an incredible team!
They say an army runs on its stomach... These wonderful folk make sure everyone faces their battles with one filled with good nutrition! Congratulations- well deserved team!
Congratulations Redcliffe Food Services. Great team effort. You do a wonderful job. 👍🏻 🥇 🥘
Thanks for all the nice food whilst visiting there,cheers to all
Well done Brooke, Pam and team. Well deserved!
Great work guys ☺
Congratulations Brooke and Pam and your team ⭐️⭐️
Congratulations Food Services, great team effort
Awesome job to the Redcliffe food service officers 👍
Nicest people, well deserved!
Oh how good is this ! Fantastic teamwork That goes straight to the pool room. Awsome job !
awesome .. congratulations to a great team effort 👏👏
Naw great job guys! ❤️ congratulations
Well that’s really cool. Well done to u & the team 😃
A very deserving winner
Very hardworking team .......congratulations 💐.......
💟Oh great team💟And for supplying our Pink cup cakes each year for Donatelife week 💟
Well done!
Well done Redcliffe!!
Good on u lovely food services team ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Well done!!
Congratulations to you all
Congratulations Team! 🎉
4 days ago
Senior sports, tai chi, cooking demonstrations, sustainable living, Indigenous art sessions and theatre workshops are some of the great sessions being held during the Healthy Ageing Expo at the Brighton Wellness Hub from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 August.
View the program at bit.ly/2PcY61I
My friends father died after a flu shot.
Very good.
Nice!!!!
So so interesting 👌
Chris Thompson you and Marilyn Collins might enjoy some of the activities ❤️
Kate Smith
Heather Davis
Elaine Sutherland look at you go!
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Research is expensive and it has already been done: eat a vegan diet, exercise and meditate. None of this speculative expensive research bulldust.