News (extended archive)
Community pharmacy driving new innovative approaches in vaccine rollout – WINNER
The Community and Oral Health Pharmacy Vaccination Services team led by Kerry Feilding having been driving ideas into action through innovative approaches by standing up dozens of vaccination clinics over the last eight months.
Herston Biofabrication Institute celebrates 3D printing day
3 December – International 3D Printing Day – celebrates the invention of the very first 3D printer and strives to create awareness and educate people in this growing, fascinating and fun industry.
RBWH excels at Junior Doctor of the Year Awards
Our junior medical cohort has shone brightly at the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMED) Australia and New Zealand Junior Doctor of the Year Awards, with five RBWH doctors receiving honourable accolades.
Enhancing the deadly smiles of families – WINNER
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has had access to an innovative mobile oral health screening service.
Community stars shine in vaccination drive – WINNER
Community and Oral Health has been vaccinating Metro North residents closer to home thanks to the opening a host of new community-based and pop-up vaccination clinics over the last eight months.
Hotel Quarantine Management Team scoops award for keeping Queenslanders safe – WINNER
For nearly two years the Hotel Quarantine Management Team have been at the forefront of our COVID-19 response keeping Queenslanders and the rest of Australia safe.
Little fighter Isabella celebrates first birthday despite low chances of survival
Isabella, born prematurely as an emergency c-section at Caboolture Hospital, was an unexpected early arrival for first-time parents Lisa and Ken Heffernan.
James Novak applies award-winning skills to 3D printing with purpose
Biomedical designer and senior research fellow James Novak has recently taken out the top accolade at the International 3D Printing Industry Awards Trophy Design competition for 2021.
Caboolture Hospital Surgical Services Review
The independent review into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital conducted by eminent South Australian surgeon Dr Jim Sweeney concluded on 25 October 2021.
Caboolture Hospital extends independent inquiry into surgical services
The independent inquiry into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital will be extended until 25 October 2021.
New medical pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on track to save lives
The Women’s Business Shared Pathway was developed to deliver culturally appropriate patient-centred care for First Nations women, aiming to support care closer to home and remove barriers to healthcare appointment attendance related to all things “women’s business”, specifically barriers to attending gynaecology and maternity appointments.
Safer COVID vaccinations thanks to the Queensland Adult Specialist Immunisation Service
A new service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is supporting at-risk members of the community to safely receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Caboolture Hospital Feedback Hotline
Caboolture Hospital patients and members of the community are advised that a dedicated hotline has been established for anyone who has concerns and wishes to discuss their treatment.
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital welcomes three new dedicated Breast Care Nurses
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is thrilled to welcome three new dedicated McGrath Foundation Breast Care nurses thanks to the incredible support provided by the not-for-profit organisation.
Grab a jab and a kebab
A new vaccination hub at Caboolture Square Shopping Centre is making it much easier for the Moreton Bay community to be protected against COVID-19.
PEARS marks sweet milestone
The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) cardiac surgical team has recently marked an important milestone after performing its 50th PEARS procedure.
A new chapter begins for Tania
An exciting new life chapter has begun for one of our much-loved residents from the Brighton Brain Injury Service, Tania Pearce.
GEM@Home trial
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has commenced an innovative new trial to support patients to receive care in their own home and reduce hospital readmissions.
RBWH opens doors to dedicated trauma ward
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is set to become a Level 1 Trauma Centre with the opening of a dedicated ten-bed trauma ward.
New virtual exercise program for Cystic Fibrosis patients
An innovative virtual exercise program is having great success with patients of The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre.
New Cardiac Genomics service provides personalised medicine
Commencing in late 2020, TPCH’s cardiac genomics service allows clinicians to undertake day-to-day genomic testing of patients, as part of the standard suite of diagnostic tests for cardiac patients.
Recognising our Oral Health stars
We have been recently shining the light on some of the hidden gems in Oral Health and it wasn’t very difficult to find quite a few more.
From NQ emergency to vaccination clinic traffic controller
Our award-winning gardener Ron Aquilina is not only a great bloke, but always willing to put his hand up and help others.
Record highs for community vaccination clinics
Metro North residents are being vaccinated in record numbers thanks to the opening of several new community vaccination clinics.
Stage two of $399.5M Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment gets underway
Caboolture Hospital is poised to deliver even more health services and improved parking to one of the fastest growing areas in south-east Queensland.