News (extended archive)
Transforming communication in classrooms through research and innovation
Caboolture Hospital paediatric speech pathologist Kate Jones is exploring new ways to strengthen communication between Australian primary school students and their educators.
RBWH remembers trailblazing cancer care volunteer
RBWH has unveiled a memorial to honour pioneering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer support worker Maureen Kirk.
New service supports patients transitioning from hospital to home
Caboolture Hospital is the first site in Queensland to deliver a combined discharge support service for both medical and surgical patients.
Six pregnancy myths midwives hear every day
RBWH midwife shares the top six most common pregnancy and birth myths she hears in her role.
A look inside Queensland Health’s only statewide drug and alcohol support service
The Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service (HADS) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is Queensland Health’s only statewide public inpatient detox unit.
Why do I feel exhausted after a good night sleep?
If you’ve ever woken up from a seemingly good night’s sleep feeling exhausted, you might have wondered whether there is a deeper underlying issue at play.
Improve your daily dose of doze
Sleep experts estimate that 3 in 4 Australians are struggling to get a good night’s sleep which is becoming increasingly recognised as a pillar of good health.
Healthy ageing service helping the elderly get out and about
A unique service which supports older persons address aged-related medical conditions and improving personal capabilities and mobility is seeing great results for Moreton Bay residents.
New school dental van facelift’s an eye catcher
A new fun dental van wrap is bringing smiles to our young patients at many state schools across Brisbane north and Moreton Bay. Pictured here are students Ruby, Frankie, Ava and Johnny.
What infectious disease specialists wish people knew about antibiotics
RBWH Infectious Disease specialist explains the risks and benefits of antibiotics and how to take them safely.
Managing stress for a healthier life
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals and motivation. But as the weeks go by, the pressures of every day life can leave people feeling overwhelmed.
Just steak on your plate? An expert reviews the carnivore diet trend.
From TikTok testimonials to Instagram transformation shots, the carnivore diet is having its moment right now, but experts warn of the risks of the extreme diet trend.
Race to the Roof run and won at Redcliffe
The annual race at Redcliffe Hospital sees clinicians and staff go head-to-head in a race up the staircase to the top of hospital’s main building.
300 deaths from influenza in Queensland last year, but three quarters of people hospitalised not vaccinated
Metro North Public Health Unit unpacks influenza data from last year, with a call to get vaccinated, especially if you're over 65 years of age.
Early intervention service supports vulnerable oral health patients
An innovative new oral health program in Moreton Bay and Brisbane’s north is providing access to necessary oral health care to the most vulnerable in our community.
Apprentice carpenter helping keep Caboolture Hospital running smoothly
First-year carpentry apprentice Jasmine Brady helping Caboolture Hospital to run smoothly
Post-acute trauma recovery in the spotlight at Jamieson Trauma Institute annual showcase
JTI experts unpack the true cost of trauma as well as the challenges of post-acute trauma recovery at annual showcase event.
Social work intervention helps avoid complex complications
A unique new social work position is having significant impact on reducing the risk of patients developing longer-term complex health complications.
Why am I hearing things that aren’t there?
STARS Audiologist Katrise Eager explains the common condition tinnitus.
Hooked on ‘The Pitt’? Here’s what a trauma doctor thinks.
Director of Emergency Dr Sean Rothwell draws parallels between hit hospital drama The Pitt and life at the frontline in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre.
We unpacked International Women’s Day with some of Metro North Health’s brightest and most accomplished women, and this is what they told us
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, celebrates a mindset of generosity and collaboration. So, what better way to give than advice from some of the brightest women in Metro North.
Simulating Code Stroke for faster and better care
Redcliffe Hospital’s emergency doctors and clinicians are conducting realistic training simulations to sharpen their skills and shorten response times for when the minutes really matter.
Rebuilding lives through reconstructive surgery at RBWH
Plastic surgery is often associated with movie stars and facelifts, but at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH), it is about rebuilding lives after trauma, cancer and serious illness.
Research at Caboolture Hospital aims to detect serious heart conditions earlier
Dr Pyi Naing, a Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiologist at Caboolture Hospital, is advancing the use of sophisticated heart imaging to better identify heart failure and pulmonary hypertension before symptoms progress.
RBWH brings cardiac service to the heart of Queensland
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.