News (extended archive)
TPCH launches restaurant-quality room service
Minister for Health Steven Miles taste tests one of the new room service menu options at The Prince Charles Hospital.
Medicine, motherhood and mentoring at MNHHS
As Executive Director of Clinical Services at Metro North HHS, Dr Elizabeth Whiting is one of the most senior female clinicians across the HHS. As Dr Whiting’s five daughters celebrate their incredibly accomplished mother today, they will also celebrate their fiercely independent grandmother – the woman who made sure ‘Liz’ would have the same opportunities as her four sons.
Early career researchers first in line for collaborative research grants
In a first of its kind, seven early career research grants have been awarded from a funding collaboration between the Metro North Office of Research, the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and QIMR Berghofer.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued another measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside, bringing the total number of cases recorded in Queensland in 2019 to 13.
Kilcoy patients given real choice with electronic menu system
Kilcoy Hospital is expanding its reputation for delicious food with the introduction of a new menu system that will help patients choose the best options for their personal dietary needs.
RBWH named in top 100 world’s best hospitals
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has today been named as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world by premier news outlet, Newsweek.
Brighton Health Campus welcomes new nurses
Nine new graduates have started their nursing careers at Community and Oral Heath’s Brighton Health Campus.
New medical imaging department officially open at Caboolture Hospital
A new multi-million-dollar medical imaging facility has officially opened at Caboolture Hospital.
Learn more about Advance Care Planning at a community information session
If you were suddenly injured or fell seriously ill, who would speak for you about your health care decisions?
Fresh new start for Mario brings family closer
Fresh new start for Mario brings family closer
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has confirmed a case of measles in an adult male on Brisbane’s north side who has visited numerous locations while unknowingly infected.
Metro North commits to Closing the Health Gap
Metro North Hospital and Health Service marked National Close the Gap Day today by unveiling a draft Close the Gap plan and signing a public statement of commitment to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Engineering the safe transport of 4000 babies
In the space of around two decades, a simple student project has grown to help save the lives of almost 4,000 babies at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital alone.
TPCH welcomes new Executive Director
TPCH welcomes new Executive Director. Only a few weeks into the job, Michele Gardner is excited about the prospect of leading one of Queensland’s best hospitals.
Funding boost to improve hospital facilities for cystic fibrosis patients
Minister for Health Steven Miles visited the Centre to see progress achieved since the $2,925,000 project began in January 2019. Works should be complete in the second half of the year.
QLD Trauma Symposium
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Trauma Service hosted the 10th Queensland Trauma Symposium on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd February 2019 at the RBWH Education Centre.
Help Caboolture Hospital improve the health of our community
Help Caboolture Hospital improve the health of our community
Expansion of Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department underway
Expansion of Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department underway
Maria’s 50 years of caring for patients
Maria Boland will retire this month after a nursing career spanning more than 50 years.
Brighton and Zillmere healthcare hubs providing better access to centralised care
Brighton Brain Injury Service patient Marie-Therese Los and staff member Fiso Mapfza have welcomed the relocation of the service to Brighton Health Campus and the scenic Moreton Bay foreshore.
TPCH researchers turning the tide on lung cancer
A team of researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) are turning the tide on the world’s deadliest cancer, after bringing an international CT screening trial to Australia to detect lung abnormalities, before it’s too late.
Youth cancer centre rising from the RBWH rooftop
The builders are now on site at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, bringing to life Queensland’s first public specialised centre for 15 to 25-year-olds fighting cancer.
Intersections and Opportunities
The Jamieson Trauma Institute (JTI), presented the Intersections and Opportunities Event which was held on 6 Dec 2018.
Better bone marrow transplants
RBWH researchers have conducted Australia’s first clinical trial using genetically engineered immune cells to make bone marrow transplantation for blood cancer safer.
Small changes making a great deal of difference to care
For Cooinda House resident Peter Tate it has been the small changes that have made all the difference to the care that is now provided to residents at the residential aged care facility in Redcliffe.