News (extended archive)
Creating a Strong Start to Life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
The Strong Start to Life team focuses on ensuring a strong start to life for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by working with families to co-design services that improve continuity of care models, supporting timely interventions for women, babies and children.
STARS Food Service team kicks off Chef’s Special series with Origin pizza night
The Food Service Team at the STARS proudly launched the first instalment of their Chef’s Special series with an exciting State of Origin pizza night.
Deadly Feet Program expands outreach clinics to Cherbourg community
The Deadly Feet program has extended services beyond the Metro North catchment in 2024, delivering outreach clinics to Cherbourg and Kingaroy in partnership with the Better Together Health Van.
Therapy dog Olive’s patient visits at STARS are ‘paw-some’
'Delta Therapy Dog' Olive's lovely temperament and training mean that she works hand-in-paw with the rehabilitation teams at STARS to support patients' recovery.
Sharing skills in medication safety
After years of building capacity in medication safety within Metro North, Redcliffe Hospital’s Pharmacy Director is now assisting rural and regional hospitals.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Nurse of the Year
Redcliffe Hospital has named Clinical Nurse Consultant Fiona Moss as its Nurse of the Year for 2025.
Exceptional outcomes achieved towards Health Equity
Several new services and programs have been introduced across Metro North Health and are already achieving exceptional outcomes towards Health Equity. These include the Deadly Feet program expansion, post-op rehabilitation services including heart and lung rehabilitation service, women’s business shared pathways, HOPE and UROC programs and the persistent pain clinic.
Peninsula community Raises it for Redcliffe Hospital
Close to $180,000 has been raised by community donations to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital on Giving Day.
Getting comfortable talking about death
Conversations about death are considered taboo and can be difficult to confront.
Australia’s largest health service launches anti-racism campaign
Metro North Health has launched its new anti-racism campaign - Stop Racism. It Starts with Me.
New health navigation service supports First Nations communities
A new culturally safe health navigation service has begun in Moreton Bay to support First Nations people better negotiate their health journey.
Patient Geoffrey is a peer supporter and radio STAR
Patient Geoffrey, also known as ‘Wombat’ has been calling STARS home since early January, following the diagnosis of a spinal schwannoma tumour which left him with a spinal cord injury.
Short stay unit supports people in mental health crisis
The new Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit at TPCH provides people experiencing a mental health crisis with a safe and therapeutic space away from the busy emergency department to receive specialist care and support.
Queensland’s Emerging Philanthropist of the Year
Dr Joel Dulhunty has been named Queensland’s Emerging Philanthropist of the Year for his work with Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital and the RBWH Foundation.
TPCH introduces new integrated clinic for people with advanced lung disease
New clinic at TPCH brings respiratory and palliative care together to provide more connected, and compassionate support for patients.
Caboolture Hospital Unveils Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress
Caboolture Hospital has unveiled a traditional Torres Strait Islander Dhoeri Headdress, marking its ongoing commitment to cultural safety and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RBWH Birth Centre Celebrates 30th Birthday
The RBWH Birth Centre celebrated their 30th birthday this week.
New patient welcome kits to provide patients with easy-to-read information
Working with key stakeholders, Metro North has developed a new patient information resource which is designed to be inclusive and accessible.
TPCH leads world’s largest COVID dashboard to shape future pandemic preparedness
TPCH’s Critical Care Research Group has developed the COVID Critical dashboard, offering global access to real-time COVID data to support future epidemics.
Supporting deadly smiles at Koobara Kindy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kindergarten students are learning important life lessons about taking care of their teeth with regular visits by the Metro North Health’s Deadly Smiles team.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
A Fresh Look for Kidney Services
Stafford Kidney Health is now Banfield Kidney Health, with the team providing the same care for patients from a new location in Chermside.
RBWH research brings hope for those with kidney disease
Recent clinical trials at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital are providing hope for people living with chronic kidney disease.
Co-designed patient videos provide accessible nutrition information for patients
A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.
Protect yourself this flu season
The Prince Charles Hospital Infection Management Clinical Nurse Sally Smith wants everyone to be protected this flu season.