News (extended archive)
STARS patients ‘cookie-ing’ up a storm
Our wonderful staff at STARS create many opportunities to include Christmas celebrations for patients during their time in hospital, including incorporating Christmas activities into patient’s therapy.
‘It just makes SENSe’: Therapy for people with sensory impairment after a stoke.
Occupational Therapy Director at Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Tamsin Mahoney, is excited that a new therapy for sensory impairment will soon be available for Metro North patients.
RBWH strengthens its commitment to patients with cognitive impairment
After a decade of success with the Eat Walk Engage program, RBWH is working to further enhance the care provided to patients with cognitive impairment.
RBWH leading emergency department sepsis research
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) will soon become Australia’s foremost centre for emergency department sepsis research.
What it means to be a medical intern at Redcliffe Hospital
Like any job, everyone has to have a first day. For doctors, their first day is as a medical intern. But what does it mean to be a medical intern?
Taking care of yourself in severe weather conditions
Severe storms and heatwave conditions are continuing to affect the Metro North area.
Clinical trial set to provide better outcomes for hyperparathyroidism patients
A new clinical trial at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) may hold the key for better management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering brings wedding bliss to patient Roy
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and physio Angela Williamson collaborated on custom wheelchair seating for patient Roy, allowing him to attend his granddaughter's wedding to take on 'flower girl' duties.
Pitching in for better dementia care
At the Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) Unit at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH), the team are responsible for caring for dementia patients experiencing behavioural disturbances.
Stay safe during the heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions. Stay safe during the heatwave with our tips.
How will AI scribes shape the future of medicine?
What are the ethical, operational and governance dimensions of integrating artificial intelligence into clinical documentation?
Carer’s advice leads to occupational therapy career
We know that life doesn’t always go to plan, but thankfully for thousands of patients across Metro North, Tegan Button chose a career in occupational therapy.
Jane’s disability enables a new way forward
Imagine going to bed at night and waking up next morning not being able to hear?
Recognising the dedication of our community and oral health staff
Metro North Health has celebrated the work of oral health and community healthcare workers who combined have delivered more than 1,000 years of patient care.
Crafting gifts of kindness for bubs and cancer patients
Three thoughtful, generous and kind aged care residents at Kippa Ring have turned their hands to good use by making lovingly crafted caps for premature babies and cancer patients.
New research highlights importance of balancing mental health with pregnancy advice
New research has examined whether advice for pregnant women to sleep on their sides is causing anxiety.
Gina’s hearty minestrone soup warms the hearts of patients at STARS
Food Services staff member Gina treats patients to her hearty minestrone soup as part of a new ‘meet the staff and their favourite dish’ initiative at STARS.
TPCH Transplant Benchmarking report
We know how vital Queensland’s heart and lung transplant services are to patients and families across the state and beyond. We take our responsibility to deliver safe high-quality care seriously.
On-demand video interpreter service reducing barriers to healthcare
A new, on-demand video interpreter service will provide essential communication support for patients at a time when they need it most.
Pelvic health physio brings relief for patients and waitlists
Earlier access to a pelvic health physiotherapist is giving patients the care they need sooner and helping take pressure off medical specialist waitlists at Redcliffe Hospital.
Caboolture Hospital Outpatient Services Department Imaging review – Update #4
Metro North Health has completed its Caboolture Hospital Outpatient Services Department Imaging review.
Meaningful activities aiding mental health consumer recovery
For 22 years the Windows to Our World art exhibition has been empowering mental health consumers during their hospital stay.
HBI and Churchill Fellowship recipient share 3D printing expertise
Herston Biofabrication Institute is sharing its 3D surgical modelling expertise with visiting Churchill Fellowship recipient Dr Peter Metherall.
Residential care shines at Cooinda and Gannet House
Metro North Health’s residential aged care facilities Cooinda and Gannet House have for the first time both been acknowledged with the highest national five-star rating for the care they provide.
Premmie baby Finley thriving in Caboolture Hospital’s new Neonatal Unit
Baby Finley is receiving care closer to home at the newly opened Caboolture Hospital Neonatal Unit