News (extended archive)
Training the next generation of great nurses
Every great nurse starts their career as a nursing student, and Redcliffe Hospital is proud to be playing its part in training the next generation of great nurses.
A love of hand crafting items creates a perfect denture
After many decades, the enjoyment of carefully planning, crafting, preparing and repairing dentures and relines for oral health patients hasn’t reduced for Kris Patterson.
Strategies to support a colleague in distress
RBWH Wellbeing Specialist Dr Liz Crowe gives her 12 tips on how to best help a colleague who is upset.
Health for your wealth: healthy eating on a budget
Accredited dietitians Soraya and Lilly share their top tips on eating healthy on a budget.
How pilot program helped Dell when she fell
A pilot falls program is helping older people like 100-year-old Dell who have fallen with minor or no obvious injuries to stay at home independently for longer.
Growing gratitude in dementia care
Staff at The Prince Charles Hospital have introduced a gratitude tree to help improve the delivery of specialised care to frail patients with dementia.
Anzac Day a time of reflection for veteran Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook
For Dr Liz Rushbrook, Anzac Day is a time of commemoration as she reflects on her distinguished career with the Australian Defence Force.
Unlocking genetic mysteries
Genetic testing can provide answers for people with rare and inherited conditions.
Four very good reasons to get your flu vaccination
As we head into flu season, our experts highlight the risks of influenza, as well as the rewards of getting vaccinated.
Relishing her role in residential aged care
While only joining Cooinda House this year, enrolled nurse Jacinta McDonagh has relished the experience working in geriatric and complex care.
Collaborative falls program pilot benefits Metro North communities
A collaborative falls response program piloted in Brisbane’s Metro North and Metro South communities is showing truly ‘uplifting’ results so far.
New fellowship set to co-design resources to improve birth process for families
Redcliffe Hospital Senior Staff Specialist Associate Professor Alka Kothari is working to co-design resources that see more supports for fathers and partners during the birth process.
Allied health career pathways grow in community care
Metro North Health is offering new opportunities for new healthcare professionals, with Community and Oral Health now offering allied health graduate placements.
TPCH anaesthetists make a clinical sustainable switch for a greener future
The Prince Charles Hospital is Queensland’s first hospital, and the first large tertiary hospital in Australia, to decommission its use of reticulated nitrous oxide anaesthetic gas for environmental purposes.
Helping others a clear call for Beverley
our Metro North Oral Health Service Administrative Officer Beverley Sweeper is a very kind person who loves helping others.
Organisational skills key to dental assistant’s success
For many of us, the job we do and how we respond to challenges on a day-to-day basis can become second nature and easily navigable.
Hyperbaric supervisor Bob takes patients on a ‘deep dive’
After a decorated naval career, Bob Campbell is still using his diving skills as a senior hyperbaric chamber supervisor at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Meet our Satellite Hospital Facility Managers
Meet the satellite hospital management team, what they do, and how the facility supports the patient journey.
David’s activities bring the fun to Ward 5B patients.
David Frame is STARS’s invaluable recreation officer on Ward 5B, facilitating different patient engagement activities including morning and afternoon walks, mindfulness, bingo, tai chi, and reminiscing sessions.
Regaining independence at the heart of care
Helping people regain and maintain their independence is at the heart of what inspires Senior Physiotherapist Erin Victor each and every day.
RBWH doctors among world’s best
Three RBWH doctors were recently named in the top 2 per cent of the most-cited scientists in the world in a Stanford University study.
Ben’s equipped for patient care
When it comes to solving complex problems relating to medical equipment, Ben Potts is the go-to person.
Taking ‘steps’ to improve your health
A Moreton Bay cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program is continuing to change the lives of hundreds of patients suffering chronic respiratory or heart conditions each year.
Dementia choir provides positive ‘Spark’ for Neil and Belinda
For 92-year-old Neil Begley and his wife Belinda, the Bright ‘N’ Sparks Choir is having a lasting and positive effect on both their lives.
STARS five green star hospital performance rating
The Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) located at the Herston Health Precinct has received a five green star performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for its excellence in building operations.