News (extended archive)
Nurse Emma to help put Caboolture Hospital on the research map
Emma Williams recently joined the Caboolture Kilcoy and Woodford Research Development Unit in a new clinical trials nurse position.
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.
Pioneering heart and lung services awarded for innovation
Metro North’s Heart Lung Clinical Stream has been recognised for pioneering a number of initiatives to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Graham brings empathy and understanding to his role at STARS
After working as an electronics engineer in the Navy for 25 years, Graham moved to a role in hospital security where he keeps staff, patients and visitors safe.
STARS Dietetics and Food Services staff wow judges with Asian-style chicken dish
STARS Chef Rajesh Pundir and Dietetics & Food Services Site Coordinator Brendan Host were runners up in the recent Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare (IHHC) Culinary Competition.
Book lovers at STARS appreciate reading trolley run by volunteers
Patients at STARS are now able to enjoy a good book courtesy of a new reading trolley service, an initiative of the STARS Staff Council.
Dementia choir proves a hit with their first ever public concert
Around 150 concert goers were treated to an engaging and highly moving musical performance as part of the first ever Bright ‘N’ Sparks dementia choir concert recently.
‘The family test’: Why fire safety should be front-of-mind for all workers
Not only is fire training mandatory, there are plenty of good reasons to keep up to date.
Debbie at the forefront of helping Norfolk Island community access care
A clear ability to identify solutions is helping Clinical Nurse Consultant Debbie Jones streamline services for Norfolk Island residents.
Redcliffe Hospital Staff allied in celebrating success
Staff at Redcliffe Hospital marked World Allied Health Professions Day with an awards ceremony.
Awards success shines spotlight on the critical role of fathers in obstetrics
Metro North’s Associate Professor Alka Kothari was honoured at the recent Women in Technology Awards for her ground-breaking research and advocacy work to improve care for families during pregnancy and
The return of Race to the Roof
After a four-year hiatus, the very popular Race to the Roof recently returned, with participants taking on the 288 steps of the Ned Hanlon Building.
New health navigation service supports First Nations communities in Moreton Bay
A new culturally safe health navigation service has begun in Moreton Bay to support First Nations people better negotiate their health journey.
Caboolture Hospital brings Diwali to patients with special menu
The staff in Caboolture Hospital’s ward 3C brought Diwali to 80-year-old patient, Usha Patel.
Research study highlights complexities of ICU environment
A qualitative research study by the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has explored issues experienced by staff in the intensive care setting as part of a project to improve the intensive care unit (ICU) environment.
Occupational therapists provide boost for Palliative Care
Metro North has been allocated $3.5 million in new palliative care funding, which commenced July 2024.
Research aims to improve menopause journey for women in the workplace
Understanding the effects of menopause for women in the workplace is a strong focus for Caboolture Hospital physiotherapist Helen Edwards.
The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre recognised for consumer engagement
Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is a partnership between The University of Queensland and Metro North Health.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
More growth in nursing research at Redcliffe
A blooming research culture has helped deliver three of five Metro North Health nursing research internships to Redcliffe Hospital.
STARS clothing program ensures patients are dressed for rehab success
STARS have recently launched a dedicated patient clothing program, ‘Dignity at STARS’ after receiving funding for the initiative from the RBWH Foundation in July.
Improving pressure injury management in palliative care patients
For acute palliative care patients, their critical condition and progressing illness make them vulnerable to hospital-acquired complications such as pressure injury.
Redcliffe Hospital clinicians train for safer patient transfers
Emergency Department staff from Redcliffe Hospital recently joined with Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to learn how to quickly and safely transfer critically ill patients.
Nurse-led clinic opens in Brisbane CBD ready for patient care
A new nurse-led Brisbane CBD clinic is open daily to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Symposium celebrates Redcliffe research excellence.
Staff, academic and community partners come together to recognise and celebrate the diversity and quality of research happening at Redcliffe Hospital.