News (extended archive)
Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.
Dr Cameron Mackay wants you to think differently about plastic surgery
He and his team are endeavouring to rejuvenate Plastic Surgery Services at the Royal to ensure the department evolves and adapts to demand.
Vertigo management key tool to preventing falls in older patients
A research project with older patients in the community care setting has highlighted the importance of managing vertigo to prevent falls.
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.
Natascha has new lease on life thanks to Evy the labradoodle
25-year-old Natascha Kamp, who has a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), having an assistance dog has been life changing.
Chronic pain patients like Lilian are finding inspiration and connecting with others through the RIO Market Stall program
If you’d like to check out Lilian’s wares, this year’s market will be held in the RBWH Atrium on 19 and 21 August from 9am-2pm.
Olympic spirit shines at STARS
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.
Community dysphagia research highlights telehealth importance
The use of telepractice in the community care setting is having positive outcomes to service delivery, efficiencies and the quality of care being provided to dysphagia patients.
Hip surgery gets Flora back on her feet
Flora Kandiero is now living pain free thanks to a double hip replacement back at The Prince Charles Hospital in May.
QUT Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Academy
A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.
New service for elderly helps alleviate hospital pressure while streamlining care for patients
A new healthcare service in Brisbane North will help alleviate hospital pressure while supporting the elderly.
Whole Genome Sequencing pilot helps patients and families of rare disease
A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.
The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
Dominic gets a new heart and a second chance at life
Dominic is given a second chance at life and a new heart thanks to organ donation.
$8 million investment for RBWH mental health emergency care
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre (PEC) will receive an $8 million funding boost to improve its facilities for Queenslanders in mental health crisis.
Kitchen nostalgia brings back memories for STARS patients
STARS patients recently participated in a cooking themed reminiscing session which brought back fond memories for them.
New SMS service provides back-pocket alcohol and drug support
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.
Community enhancement continues strong vision for care closer to home
Healthcare investment in community-based care has continued with significant improvements made to existing infrastructure, community services, and patient care across Brisbane North and Moreton Bay.
Gestational diabetes screening could be easier thanks to COVID
A team of dietitians at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has partnered with universities and pathology laboratories to show that simpler forms of testing for Gestational Diabetes Melitus used during COVID-19 are equally effective as current methods of testing.
Three OTs celebrate two decades on the job together
Sixty years of experience between them ensures an exceptional level of care for Occupational Therapy patients.
Interprofessional collaboration helps ensure patients’ homes are equipment ready
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and the Occupational Therapy team have collaborated to produce a new system to check if patients’ homes are equipment ready.
New community mental health centre open in Spring Hill
Metro North Mental Health community services in the RBWH catchment have relocated to a new Spring Hill-based Centre, providing streamlined multidisciplinary care for consumers through a single location.
Chinese delegation impressed by tech at RBWH and STARS
The delegates were in Brisbane to learn more about the implementation of digital health technology and the integrated electronic Medical Record.
RBWH Foundation grants support extraordinary projects to improve patient outcomes at RBWH and STARS
In July, RBWH Foundation awarded their second round of grants for 2024. The successful projects reflect the depth of innovative and patient-centred work occurring across the Herston Health Precinct.