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Managing stress for a healthier life
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals and motivation. But as the weeks go by, the pressures of every day life can leave people feeling overwhelmed.
Just steak on your plate? An expert reviews the carnivore diet trend.
From TikTok testimonials to Instagram transformation shots, the carnivore diet is having its moment right now, but experts warn of the risks of the extreme diet trend.
Race to the Roof run and won at Redcliffe
The annual race at Redcliffe Hospital sees clinicians and staff go head-to-head in a race up the staircase to the top of hospital’s main building.
300 deaths from influenza in Queensland last year, but three quarters of people hospitalised not vaccinated
Metro North Public Health Unit unpacks influenza data from last year, with a call to get vaccinated, especially if you're over 65 years of age.
Early intervention service supports vulnerable oral health patients
An innovative new oral health program in Moreton Bay and Brisbane’s north is providing access to necessary oral health care to the most vulnerable in our community.
Apprentice carpenter helping keep Caboolture Hospital running smoothly
First-year carpentry apprentice Jasmine Brady helping Caboolture Hospital to run smoothly
Post-acute trauma recovery in the spotlight at Jamieson Trauma Institute annual showcase
JTI experts unpack the true cost of trauma as well as the challenges of post-acute trauma recovery at annual showcase event.
Social work intervention helps avoid complex complications
A unique new social work position is having significant impact on reducing the risk of patients developing longer-term complex health complications.
Why am I hearing things that aren’t there?
STARS Audiologist Katrise Eager explains the common condition tinnitus.
Hooked on ‘The Pitt’? Here’s what a trauma doctor thinks.
Director of Emergency Dr Sean Rothwell draws parallels between hit hospital drama The Pitt and life at the frontline in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre.
We unpacked International Women’s Day with some of Metro North Health’s brightest and most accomplished women, and this is what they told us
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, celebrates a mindset of generosity and collaboration. So, what better way to give than advice from some of the brightest women in Metro North.
Simulating Code Stroke for faster and better care
Redcliffe Hospital’s emergency doctors and clinicians are conducting realistic training simulations to sharpen their skills and shorten response times for when the minutes really matter.
Rebuilding lives through reconstructive surgery at RBWH
Plastic surgery is often associated with movie stars and facelifts, but at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH), it is about rebuilding lives after trauma, cancer and serious illness.
Research at Caboolture Hospital aims to detect serious heart conditions earlier
Dr Pyi Naing, a Clinical Cardiologist and Echocardiologist at Caboolture Hospital, is advancing the use of sophisticated heart imaging to better identify heart failure and pulmonary hypertension before symptoms progress.
RBWH brings cardiac service to the heart of Queensland
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Preventing hearing loss begins long before old age
RBWH Audiologist provides tips on how to prevent hearing loss from a young age.
Half of us are ‘always tired’, but is your chronotype to blame?
Dr Deanne Curtin, Director at the TPCH Sleep Disorders Centre discusses how chronotypes might have your sleep off schedule.
Supporting patients through ovarian cancer
Throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Care clinicians at RBWH are encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of the disease.
Next gen nurses benefit from clinical school first
Twenty-six Redcliffe and Caboolture TAFE nursing students are the first in Queensland to start a unique journey with Redcliffe Hospital, Community and Oral Health and TAFE Queensland.
Visitors can be the best medicine
Redcliffe Hospital has made it as easy as possible for patients to have visitors with flexible visiting hours and free Wi-Fi for virtual visits with loved ones.
Experts warn against dangers of e-scooters
Brisbane trauma experts are again warning people about the dangers of e-scooters and e-bikes following a rise in serious injuries during the last 12 months.
Getting to the heart of good dental health at The Prince Charles Hospital
Did you know that ensuring good oral health is an important consideration for cardiac patients prior to heart valve surgery?
Telehealth pod improves patient access to hospital appointments
Brighton residents and people from surrounding suburbs have access to a new remote health service which aims to make life easier for anyone struggling to attend hospital appointments.
What hospital pharmacists wish patients knew
Exploring what hospital pharmacists wish people knew.
TPCH medical interns have care in common
What do a physiotherapist, podiatrist, teacher, pathology technician and accountant have in common?