News (extended archive)
King Wally Lewis brings his love of rugby league to rehab patients at STARS
Wally Lewis visiting staff and patients at STARS rehabilitation gym, including patient Mark.
A new transport option for RBWH cancer service patients
Patients travelling from the Caboolture area to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) for cancer care now have access to a new, free transport option.
Patient Support Officer David keeps everything shipshape at STARS
David Meredith works the afternoon shift as a Patient Support Officer in the clinical and procedural areas at STARS, getting everything shipshape.
Allied Health Professions Day in 2025 showcases multidisplinary care
At Metro North, allied health professionals embody the theme, ‘Stronger Together’, working as a team to provide holistic and person-centred care. This includes Rehabilitation Innovation and Technology Assessment (RITA) service.
Metro North has skin in the game of new research
New world-first research at the University of Queensland (UQ) has seen researchers successfully grow fully functioning human skin in a laboratory, thanks to funding from Metro North Health.
Caboolture Hospital Outpatient Services Department Imaging review – Update #2
Caboolture Hospital has identified a gap in how Specialist Outpatient Department imaging results were recorded and shared, and we’re taking proactive steps to address it.
Wally the Wellness Trolley rolls into Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department
Wally the Wellness Trolley brings joy to ED staff
Spider venom could hold the key for drug-resistant epilepsy
New research is harnessing the power of spider-venom peptides to provide precision therapy for drug-resistant genetic epilepsies.
Caboolture Hospital Outpatient Services Department Imaging review – Update 30 September 2025
Caboolture Hospital has identified a gap in how Specialist Outpatient Department imaging results were recorded and shared, and we’re taking proactive steps to address it.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is reminding community members of the importance of vaccination following notification of a confirmed case of measles in Brisbane.
New medication technology trial at Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital is serious about medication safety, using new technology to get antibiotic dosing right.
Help shape the future of Metro North and RBWH cancer care services
Community members are being invited to contribute to the future of cancer care services for Australia’s largest public health service.
TPCH nurses take their compassion to the Kokoda Trail
A team of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses from The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) recently completed a nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
Taking action early to identify cognitive decline in family members
Identifying and treating cognitive decline in elderly patients can often be tricky and at the time, difficult to reveal for many reasons.
Australian honours help reunite doctor and patient after 20 years
The unexpected reunion of a world-renowned doctor and former patient after more than 20 years is helping drive an exciting new focus in sepsis research at The Prince Charles Hospital.
A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow patients with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) to have their vision restored.
Kindness key to inclusive health care
A simple display of kindness during a health care visit can make a big difference to a person's entire health care experience.
What’s the deal with melioidosis?
Explainer article on Melioidosis.
Food as Fuel to Power Patient Recovery
Every day of the year, the RBWH food services and dietetics teams work hard to meet the nutritional and dietary needs and preferences of patients.
Caboolture nurses first in Metro North to join groundbreaking endoscopy training
Two Caboolture Hospital nurses have been selected as the first in Metro North Health to join the Queensland Nurse Endoscopist Training Program, marking a major step forward in nurse-led models.
Old school skills and compassion for cancer care patients
A group of community-minded primary school students are giving up their lunch breaks to help cancer patients at Redcliffe Hospital.
Luke’s family story of resilience and hope
In the lead up to Father’s Day, RBWH Physiotherapist, Luke Berridge, shares his dad’s story of resilience and hope following a life-altering accident.
Metro North Health Builds Connections with Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners
A meaningful meet and greet event, hosted by Metro North Health, was held with the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners at the Maroochy River Golf Club.
Artificial Intelligence trial underway for radiologists at RBWH
Artificial Intelligence-powered medical imaging software is currently being trialled in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Behind the scenes of RBWH food services
The food services team at RBWH recently opened the kitchen doors for a look at what it takes to produce thousands of meals each day.