News (extended archive)
Cancer care services boosted on Bribie Island
The new RBWH Centre Cancer Care Service at Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre welcomed its first patients on Wednesday 12 March, marking a major step forward in advancing cancer healthcare.
New STARS NDIS Pathway Project Officer strikes the right note
When social worker Liam Kelly isn't helping staff and patient engagement with the NDIS at STARS, he is part of Brisbane's live music scene as guitarist in metalcore band Citadel.
Patient Murray receives recognition for service during Cyclone Tracy
STARS’ patient Murray was recently recognised for his service during Cyclone Tracy, as part of the 50-year anniversary commemorations of the disaster in Darwin.
Women add immense value to health
Did you know that women make up more than 75 per cent of the workforce at Caboolture Hospital?
Striking art piece returns to STARS
If you’ve visited STARS recently you may have noticed a beautiful new piece of artwork, 'Olden Times' by artist Rene Kulitja, hanging in the entrance to level 3.
RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
Launch of the Precious Wings Adolescent and Young Adult Legacy Box
Adolescents and young adults facing a terminal diagnosis of cancer at RBWH will now receive a Precious Wings Legacy Box.
Transplant patient Rhys takes heart as he makes a return to sport
TPCH heart transplant patient Rhys Hoole has been reunited with his great love, sport, thanks to a second chance at life.
New podiatry initiative putting CKW on the front foot
A new initiative is aiming to improve outcomes for high-risk foot patients within Caboolture Hospital and Woodford Correctional Health Service.
Valentine’s Day a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern
Valentine’s Day this year is a special occasion for Caboolture Hospital medical intern Dr Bianca Pang who will share the day at work with her fiancé’.
How your medication can make you more vulnerable to the heat
Medications commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, allergies and mental health conditions, can all make you more vulnerable to the heat.
Persistent Pain Clinic celebrate first year milestone at MATSICHS
The Persistent Pain Clinic partnership at The Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Moreton ATSICHS) recently celebrated its first year of outreach care.
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service
Caboolture Hospital nurse Colleen Herrmann celebrates 50 years of service.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
TPCH welcomes sibling sets of new doctors as part of Metro North intern cohort
Metro North Health welcomes 203 new junior doctors this week including two sets of siblings at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Meet Donne Clengan: Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant at Caboolture Hospital
Donne Clengan, an Advanced Scope Clinical Assistant in Caboolture Hospital’s Occupational Therapy Department, plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care for patients with complex needs.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Health and Metro South Health have been notified about a measles infection in Brisbane.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Anna brings significant value to community wound care patients
Nurse practitioners continue to play an important part in the delivery of high-quality care to the community, especially for complex wound and stoma conditions.