News (extended archive)
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.
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
Staying healthy in smoky conditions
Signs of smoke irritation include itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and coughing. Generally, once away from smoke these symptoms will clear up but people with asthma, heart disease and other conditions may be more sensitive to smoky conditions.
‘Food is medicine’: Fun and friendly competition during Malnutrition Awareness Week helps promote important message
The aim of the week was to empower all members of the health care team to prioritise nutrition as part of a patient’s care.
Transforming consumer and community involvement in research
A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful.
Teaching social media literacy to contextualise what we see online
Psychologist Bri and Occupational Therapist Carmen from the Queensland Eating Disorder Service shed light on comparison culture and offer valuable advice for protecting young people’s mental health.
How a simple guitar is music to the ears of STARS rehabilitation patients
The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) at STARS recently received new patient resources including an acoustic guitar thanks to a generous donation from the Cory Charitable Foundation.