News (extended archive)
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.
Preventing hearing loss begins long before old age
RBWH Audiologist provides tips on how to prevent hearing loss from a young age.
Half of us are ‘always tired’, but is your chronotype to blame?
Dr Deanne Curtin, Director at the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre discusses how chronotypes might have your sleep off schedule.
Supporting patients through ovarian cancer
Throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Care clinicians at RBWH are encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.
Next gen nurses benefit from clinical school first
Twenty-six Redcliffe and Caboolture TAFE nursing students are the first in Queensland to start a unique journey with Redcliffe Hospital, Community and Oral Health and TAFE Queensland.
Visitors can be the best medicine
Redcliffe Hospital has made it as easy as possible for patients to have visitors with flexible visiting hours and free Wi-Fi for virtual visits with loved ones.
Experts warn against dangers of e-scooters
Brisbane trauma experts are again warning people about the dangers of e-scooters and e-bikes following a rise in serious injuries during the last 12 months.
Getting to the heart of good dental health at The Prince Charles Hospital
Did you know that ensuring good oral health is an important consideration for cardiac patients prior to heart valve surgery?
Telehealth pod improves patient access to hospital appointments
Brighton residents and people from surrounding suburbs have access to a new remote health service which aims to make life easier for anyone struggling to attend hospital appointments.
What hospital pharmacists wish patients knew
Exploring what hospital pharmacists wish people knew.
TPCH medical interns have care in common
What do a physiotherapist, podiatrist, teacher, pathology technician and accountant have in common?
Rehabilitation pathway helping Vicky regain her independence
Vicky Starkie is one of many patients using the recently upgraded rehabilitation mobility garden at The Prince Charles Hospital.
From slippers to water bottles: reuniting lost property at Redcliffe Hospital
If you’ve ever accidentally left something behind when leaving hospital, you’re not alone.
Judy celebrates 20 years of helping people
Judy Cowie has been supporting women for 20 years as a BreastScreen Queensland volunteer.
Innovative aged care partnership unlocks hospital beds
An innovative public-private partnership is helping aged care patients get out of hospital sooner and freeing up much-needed beds faster.
Celebrating 40 years of helping people live healthier for longer
In 1986, a group of like-minded community members came together to form a group to support The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Life-changing care close to home as Caboolture Hospital launches cancer service
New cancer treatment service opens at Caboolture Hospital
A ‘deep dive’ with the RBWH hyperbaric medicine team
RBWH’s Hyperbaric Medicine Service team recently performed their 50,000th treatment, as part of helping patients recover from much more than just the bends!
Think twice before turning to Dr AI
Metro North Chief Digital Health Officer Dr Jason Brown weighs in on risks and benefits of using Dr AI.
TPCH Clinical Trials Centre opens with pioneering pulmonary fibrosis research
New state-of-the-art clinical trial facility opens its doors at The Prince Charles Hospital to provide greater care for patients.
Therapeutic meal ordering improves patient’s meal choices with a side of speech therapy
A new interprofessional clinical assistant role is providing therapeutic meal ordering for patients at STARS with difficulties with communication.
Dermatologist weighs in on the tan line trend
RBWH Dermatologist David Francis provides advice on social media tan line trend and risks.
Caboolture’s Midwife Navigator supports more than 1,200 vulnerable women through pregnancy
Unique Midwife Navigator plays vital role in supporting socially and medically vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital.
Roze’s aspiration journey will help diagnose other kids with swallowing trouble
Roze's aspiration journey will be used to guide the development of a digital app to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children.