News (extended archive)
Metro North Health Builds Connections with Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners
A meaningful meet and greet event, hosted by Metro North Health, was held with the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners at the Maroochy River Golf Club.
Artificial Intelligence trial underway for radiologists at RBWH
Artificial Intelligence-powered medical imaging software is currently being trialled in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Behind the scenes of RBWH food services
The food services team at RBWH recently opened the kitchen doors for a look at what it takes to produce thousands of meals each day.
RBWH groundbreaking prostate cancer clinical trial
An Australia-first Phase-2 clinical trial of a new prostate cancer treatment, Actinium-225 PSMA, is underway at RBWH, offering new hope to end-stage metastatic prostate cancer patients.
Genetic Health Queensland celebrates 30 years
Genetic Health Queensland is celebrating 30 years of helping Queenslanders find answers to life-affecting health questions
Metro North Health Chief Executive announces retirement
Today, Metro North Health Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Jackie Hanson announced her retirement after 47 years in the public health sector. Metro North Health Board Chair Bernard Curran expressed his gratitude to Jackie for her service to health.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Hydrostatic pressure casting technology allowing patients to regain mobility faste
A new form of casting technology introduced at RBWH is allowing patients requiring a prosthetic to regain mobility and independence faster.
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
More than 1,000 new car parking spaces added to Herston Health Precinct
A new multi-storey car park has opened at the Herston Health Precinct providing 1165 additional car parking spaces for patients, visitors and health workers.
Artworks create culturally safe spaces at STARS
To create a more culturally safe space, STARS recently installed artworks featuring a design by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artist, Elaine Chambers-Hegarty throughout the facility.
A million-dollar record for patient care and world-leading research
On Wednesday 11 June, the RBWH Foundation held their annual Giving Day which was celebrated across the RBWH and STARS. The event raised a record-breaking $1,014,000!
Small changes, big impact
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has recently introduced its first stoma-friendly bathroom, creating a more inclusive environment for patients.
JP volunteers helping patients and staff
Faye has been volunteering at Redcliffe Hospital for more than 14 years. As a JP at the hospital, her services are in high demand.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU recovery
Redcliffe Hospital is taking a leading role in Post-ICU care in Australia with a dedicated clinic to reduce symptoms of Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). The clinic helps patients readjust to their lives after an ICU stay, which can cause long term physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms impacting their daily life.
New Gathering Garden opens at TPCH to support healing and connection
The new Gathering Garden at The Prince Charles Hospital offers a culturally safe space for rest, reflection and connection to Country.
Supporting and empowering patients living with a disability
Around one in five people in Moreton Bay community are living with a disability – which is why Redcliffe Hospital’s Disability Specialist is so important.
New car park opens at The Prince Charles Hospital
1500 space car park now open providing more parking to patients, visitors and health workers.
New role brings extra comfort to sick kids
Sick children will extra support and comfort during their visit to Caboolture Hospital thanks to the appointment of a new child life therapist.
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.