News (extended archive)
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.
Culturally sensitive endoscopy pathway piloted at STARS
To address disparities in colorectal cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, STARS has recently piloted a specific endoscopy pathway to improve health equity.
Making some noise at the RBWH
Young cancer patients are coming together at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to experience the transformative power of music.
Community palliative care service supporting under 65s and their families
The Community Palliative Care Under 65 service provides compassionate support to people and their loved ones at end-of-life. It aims to help patients and families come to terms with their diagnosis and to pass away at home with dignity and comfort.
Dignity at STARS clothing program
The ‘Dignity at STARS’ clothing program provides a full set of new clothes to patients who are considered in need, vulnerable or at risk when admitted to rehabilitation without suitable attire. It encourages patients to actively participate in their recovery while receiving dignified, compassionate care.
Olly’s a star for staff wellbeing
Olly Haug from Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Therapy team knows that good patient care starts with staff wellbeing and a strong workplace culture.
Meet Eileen Moore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator at Caboolture Satellite Health Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator, Eileen Moore, provides cultural advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in Caboolture.
Pride in Metro North creating a safe and inclusive environment
Pride in Metro North is part of Metro North’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and patients regardless of their sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Hospital food feedback app helping improve patient experience
RBWH Dietetics and Food Services partnered with consumer representatives and patients to create a digital solution for real-time feedback on meal quality.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program
The RBWH Stuart Pegg Burn Centre is the first Burns Centre in Australia and NZ to establish and implement SOAR (Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery) peer support.
Persistent Pain Clinic clocks up 10,000km in travel saved
The Persistent Pain Clinic partnership at The Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service has now contributed to 10,000 kilometres of travel saved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
New ward brings vulnerable patients closer to home
The opening of a new ward at Caboolture Hospital is allowing vulnerable patients to stay close to their loved ones during their complex care journey.
Life changing complex needs dentistry supports generations
It isn’t a stretch of the imagination to say that the work of Metro North Oral Health Service’s Stephen Moore is benefiting generations and changing lives.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult on Brisbane’s northside who recently arrived from overseas.
Caboolture Hospital Launches New Videofluoroscopy Swallow Clinic for Adult Outpatients
Caboolture Hospital's Speech Pathology Department has officially launched a six-month pilot of an adult outpatient Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) clinic closer to home for Caboolture locals.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Patient Support Officer Jordan receives a triple shout out from patients
STARS' rehabilitation ward 4b are very fortunate to have the services of Patient Support Officer Jordan Nelson. Jordan recently received three nominations from patients for the outstanding care they received.