News (extended archive)
Rehabilitation and surgery centre to lead innovation in care, training and research
A specialist rehabilitation and surgery centre has taken a major step forward with the formal signing of a 20-year partnership between Metro North Hospital and Health Service and The University of Queensland.
Queensland Midwife of the Year title comes to Caboolture
Caboolture Hospital midwife Mary-Ellen Russelhuber has been named Queensland Midwife of the Year.
Brush your teeth so you’re looking good!
The young mob from Tullawong schools in Caboolture have a simple message to their peers – brush your teeth so you’re looking good!
Kidney Health at RBWH
Kidney Health Service staff celebrated Kidney Health Week this year with a special focus on women’s health.
Anzac spirit lives on at Brighton
The Anzac spirit was alive and well at the Brighton Health Campus with the annual Anzac Day Sunset Service seeing more than 600 residents, patients, staff, cadets and locals coming together to mark one of Australia’s most important occasions.
Prepare now for flu season
Hospitals across Queensland are mobilising for a sharp increase in flu patients ahead of the busy winter period.
‘Heart in a box’ to save lives
Cardiac surgeons from The Prince Charles Hospital have performed Queensland’s first heart transplant using new ground breaking technology that will allow more patients to receive life-saving heart transplants.
NeoRESQ Service growing up to help more babies
In a move that will save hundreds of the state’s tiniest patients, Queensland’s NeoRESQ Service is now equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology and two additional clinical rooms.
Boost for mental health support on Brisbane’s northside
A $5 million facility to help adults manage and recover from mental health issues has opened on Brisbane’s northside.
James Scott’s 10 years of research into youth mental health recognised with prestigious award
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Associate Professor James Scott is determined to make a difference in improving the mental health of young people.
‘Walk a mile in my thongs’ changing lives, one pair at a time
A suitcase filled with footwear has boarded a plane to the North West Hospital and Health Service in Mt Isa on a journey to make a difference in the lives of some of our most rural and remote patients.
Send your memories for Caboolture Hospital 25 year celebrations
Caboolture Hospital celebrates its 25th anniversary later this year and is calling on the community to lend a helping hand with their memories, photos and stories of the hospital.
Respiratory program helped Fred get back on track
Only three months ago Margate resident Fred Bryant couldn’t do many simple things we all take for granted such as mowing the lawn, going for walks, or going up and down stairs.
Measles alert for North Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit can confirm a case of measles in an adult male from Brisbane’s northside.
Futuristic medicine brought to life in an Australian first
Queenslanders will be the first in the country to have access to the latest lifesaving cardiac technology thanks to a $4 million boost from the Queensland Government.
The important test that all indigenous women should have
Indigenous Health Worker Mellissa Malley knows the importance of good breast health and each year actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have a breast screen.
Harmony Day
Bright colours and traditional performers from across the world filled the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Atrium today for annual Harmony Day celebrations.
Make me better Monday
Metro North’s Director of Children’s Oral Health Services Dr Bruce Newman joined Katherine Feeney on ABC 612 Brisbane to talk all things teeth ahead of World Oral Health Day.
World first at The Prince Charles Hospital
Researchers from the Critical Care Research Group at The Prince Charles Hospital have developed a world first app to help combat delirium, a devastating medical condition considered one of the greatest mysteries of modern medicine.
Chief shaves for a cure
Chief Executive of Australia’s largest health service, home to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and one of the largest Cancer Care Services in Australia, shaved his hair and raised more than $10,000 for Leukaemia Foundation.
Patmore wins gold in Pyeongchang
Congratulations to Simon Patmore who has won Australia's first Winter Paralympics gold medal in 16 years.
The Prince Charles Hospital calls for collaboration with Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
Queensland’s premier heart and lung hospital has hit back at allegations that their Cystic Fibrosis (CF) unit is putting patients at risk.
Free Wi-Fi at Caboolture Hospital
It’s now much easier for patients and visitors at Caboolture Hospital to stay connected with free Wi-Fi recently switched on throughout the busy hospital.
Taking a leap of faith
Ten industry leaders ladies including our very own Dr Rushbrook and Gillian Nasato joined Health Minister Steven Miles to abseil Kangaroo Point Cliffs raising money and awareness for perinatal depression.
Measles alert for North Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) has confirmed a case of measles in a male infant from Brisbane’s north side.