News (extended archive)
Hospital and Health Boards recruitment
Board positions available in 2020 across all Hospital and Health Boards are now advertised.
A focus on trauma with Professor Michael Reade
This week #ThinkyThursday looks at preserving and extending the shelf-life of blood products and resuscitation fluids from five days to two years! As a member of the Australian Defence Force, Professor Michael Reade hopes this research will benefit patients as well as those in the military.
Supporting strong and healthy Indigenous youth through football
Ramone Close is passionate about bringing the game of football (soccer) to Indigenous youth across Australia.
2019 Metro North Staff Excellence Awards
The Staff Excellence Awards allow us to recognise the amazing work happening across the health service and the commitment staff make every day to our values - respect, teamwork, compassion, integrity and high performance. Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and finalists.
Identifying adverse medication events in the ED
This #ThinkyThursday takes us to Caboolture Hospital’s Emergency Department. Dr Sean Clark is piloting a project to quickly identify patients at risk of non-specific medication related events who are presented to the ED. His focus on quality healthcare will benefit the many ED patients presented every year.
Queensland-first trial aims to keep at-risk patients at home
Metro North is delivering an innovative new Falls Community Referral Pathway trial to reduce the rate of falls and fall injuries for the elderly aged over 65 in their homes.
Robotic bronchoscopy clinical trial
This #ThinkyThursday we look at a trial of ground-breaking robotic technology which can help physicians explore virtual maps of patient’s lungs and airways to detect and sample lung nodules for cancer.
ICCC study helps Caboolture families
Caboolture Hospital’s research is helping to better coordinate care for children. Read how this #ThinkyThursday research is helping kids like Ruby!
Measles case reported on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Driving life changing research for CF patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Clinical Research Coordinator for #TPCH Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Michelle Woods is changing lives. CF patient Tracey has been able to start full-time work for the first time in almost 20 years!
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Harnessing research opportunities in busy emergency department
Dr Catherine Forristal joined Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department last year as its first Research Manager. This #ThinkyThursday recognises the incredible work Catherine is doing to drive research in the ED.
RBWH research aims to improve care for people with dementia
Special therapeutic activity kits designed to reduce the stress and trauma faced by people with dementia when presenting to hospital for emergency care will be tested as part of a new trial commencing at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in September.
Men’s shed brings finishing touches to Charles’ final wish
Cancer sufferer Charles Knight has always had a love of woodwork and hand crafting wonderful things.
Turning tide on deadliest cancer
#ThinkyThursday this week takes us to the team at #TPCH. Here, under Professor Kwun Fong’s leadership, they are working on a trial to detect lung cancer in early stages and are already saving lives!
Gastro illnesses in Redcliffe community and hospital
Redcliffe Hospital is asking its local community to take extra precautions at home, and when visiting the hospital, during a community-wide increase in gastro-like illnesses.
Eat Walk Engage: a successful RBWH program helping patients stay mobile
#ThinkyThursday this week showcases Dr Alison Mudge. Since receiving the Clinician Research Fellowship, Alison has been able to take the next step with her research into delirium prevention.
International award for RBWH tele-cardiac investigation program
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) world-first tele-cardiac investigation program has been awarded Best Technology at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Telehealth brings clinical services closer to home
Happy #ThinkyThursday! Since receiving a 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship, speech pathologist Dr Clare Burns has worked on improving patient’s access to healthcare, especially whose struggling with swallowing and communication disorders.
Indigenous nurse and midwife joins Metro North as new director
Registered nurse and proud Yidinji woman from the Atherton Tablelands, Sherry Holzapfel has joined Metro North as the new Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU).
Associate Professor Andrew Mallett’s research into genetically or inherited kidney disease
Our #ThinkyThursday story today introduces Associate Professor and 2019 Clinician Research Fellowship recipient Andrew Mallett. The grant has allowed Andrew to hone in on his research into genetically or inherited kidney disease.
Delving deeper into thyroid cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease
Introducing this week’s #ThinkyThursday Clinician Fellowship recipient Dr Don McLeod! Since receiving the Fellowship Dr McLeod has been able to delve deeper into the root causes and treatments of thyroid cancer.
Healthy Ageing Expo
Date: 21-23 August 2019
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
Venue: Brighton Wellness Hub Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Hwy Brighton Qld 4017
Residents in the Moreton Bay and North Brisbane area will be supported to live and age well at this year’s Healthy Ageing Expo during Seniors Week.
Dr Siok Tey is fighting cancer with state-of-the-art technology modern methods
The second round of Metro North Clinical Research Fellowships is now open! Last year Dr Siok Tey was awarded one of give grants and since then has been able to enhance her research into cancer treatment.
Dental bite – the hidden risk factors of tooth decay
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Today we take a look at how we can better provide dental healthcare to those who come from low socio-economic or disadvantaged backgrounds.