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New Rapid Access Hands Service

Patients requiring care for a hand injury can now access treatment earlier following the introduction of a new rapid access hand therapy service at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).

11 September 2023|

New physiotherapy rapid access service brings quicker diagnosis for dizziness

The new Vestibular Physiotherapy Rapid Access Service enables patients who present to the hospital's emergency department (ED) with dizziness to be seen directly by specialised Advanced Vestibular Physiotherapists for timely assessment, and followed up as an outpatient within just a few days, thereby avoiding an overnight hospital stay.

11 September 2023|

STARS patient Nemani goes home after 187 days in hospital

Tin Can Bay local Nemani Ranuve has seen many milestones in the past 187 days in our care. From Christmas in a coma in RBWH ICU to his 21st birthday in the STARS rehabilitation ward – and now he’s ticked the big one off the list as he walked out the doors to go home.

11 September 2023|

STARS team collaborate for patients with a green thumb

When Ward 5A nurse unit manager Debbie Kerr and the nursing team had a vision to install garden beds on their balcony at STARS, Rehabilitation Engineering Team Leader Oliver Mason and the team from Rehabilitation Engineering were quick to jump in and help.

9 September 2023|

Mums and bubs of Caboolture in good hands with newest graduates

It’s a full circle moment for one of Caboolture Hospital’s newest midwife graduates, Tahlia. Just one of the many nursing and midwifery graduates to secure their first preference within Caboolture Hospital’s graduate program, the mother-of-two is returning to where it all began.

7 September 2023|

Tahlia has her sights set on a 3D printing future

Biomedical education and research assistant, Isabel, is one of the Herston Biofabrication Institute’s (HBI) biggest advocates. The first of its kind, HBI is changing the way we approach medicine with 3D scanning, printing, modelling of bone, cartilage and human tissue and Isabel is eager to share that knowledge with the next generation. 

6 September 2023|

Dancing with the STARS

Staff at STARS recently donned their leotards and tutus for Queensland Ballet led sessions demonstrating the therapeutic effects of dance.

4 September 2023|
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