News (extended archive)
Life-changing care close to home as Caboolture Hospital launches cancer service
New cancer treatment service opens at Caboolture Hospital
A ‘deep dive’ with the RBWH hyperbaric medicine team
RBWH’s Hyperbaric Medicine Service team recently performed their 50,000th treatment, as part of helping patients recover from much more than just the bends!
Think twice before turning to Dr AI
Metro North Chief Digital Health Officer Dr Jason Brown weighs in on risks and benefits of using Dr AI.
TPCH Clinical Trials Centre opens with pioneering pulmonary fibrosis research
New state-of-the-art clinical trial facility opens its doors at The Prince Charles Hospital to provide greater care for patients.
Therapeutic meal ordering improves patient’s meal choices with a side of speech therapy
A new interprofessional clinical assistant role is providing therapeutic meal ordering for patients at STARS with difficulties with communication.
Dermatologist weighs in on the tan line trend
RBWH Dermatologist David Francis provides advice on social media tan line trend and risks.
Caboolture’s Midwife Navigator supports more than 1,200 vulnerable women through pregnancy
Unique Midwife Navigator plays vital role in supporting socially and medically vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital.
Roze’s aspiration journey will help diagnose other kids with swallowing trouble
Roze's aspiration journey will be used to guide the development of a digital app to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children.
Nick Steele on being Chief Executive, caring for loved ones, and crunching numbers in the NHS
Nick Steele on being Chief Executive, caring for loved ones, and crunching numbers in the NHS.
Nick Steele appointed Chief Executive of Metro North Health
The Metro North Health Board has announced the appointment of Mr Nick Steele as Chief Executive of Metro North Health, Queensland’s largest Hospital and Health Service.
‘How to Make Gravy’ at STARS
Winners of the 2025 Hospitality in Healthcare Culinary Competition, Rajesh and Stephanie have turned their culinary skills to making gravy, in line with Paul Kelly’s iconic song.
Caboolture Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Caboolture Hospital has welcomed its first baby of the year, with baby Payton born early on 1 January 2026.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Book Nook starts new chapter for dementia and delirium care
The Prince Charles Hospital has started an exciting new chapter for dementia and delirium care with the Book Nook.
Australia’s first female triple transplant patient celebrates 20 years since lifesaving surgery
Twenty years ago Lucinda Simpson became the first Australian woman to have a lifesaving triple organ transplant, and a living heart donor.
Memorial bench remembers organ donation advocate
A memorial bench at The Prince Charles Hospital is a permanent reminder of a young man who sadly passed away in 2019 when he was just 18 years of age.
Keeping kids’ teeth safe this holiday
This festive season, dentists are urging parents to keep dental safety front of mind, with the school holidays traditionally seeing a rise in tooth-related injuries among children.
Claus Communication brings Christmas cheer to Caboolture Hospital patients
Administration Hub collected 201 gifts to be donated to charities
Preventing falls this festive season
Prevent slips, trips and falls this festive season with the RBWH Trauma Service.
Don’t let the ham get you this Christmas!
Each year over the festive season, the Metro North Health Public Health Unit sees an uptick in notifications of gastro bugs like Salmonella and Campylobacter.
RBWH PET Service celebrates 20 years
This month, the RBWH PET Service is celebrating 20 years of providing this vital medical imaging service to patients across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
RBWH Food Service brings festive favourites to patients this Christmas
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital food services team have given their menu a yuletide makeover for those spending this Christmas in hospital.
Metro North staff excellence shines bright at annual awards
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a cardiology outreach program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were among the winners at the 2025 Metro North Health Staff Excellence Awards.
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.