News (extended archive)
Carers need to take time for breast health
Jenny Strachan is one of more than 474,000 unpaid carers in Queensland who provide care and support to a family member. However, like many other carers she often puts her own health needs on hold.
We’re renovating and refurbishing parts of Redcliffe Hospital
For more than 40 years now, Redcliffe Hospital has been caring for its community. As our community continues to grow and change, we’re upgrading, renovating, and refurbishing the hospital’s facilities and supporting infrastructure.
Staff member suspended
Metro North Hospital and Health Service has moved quickly to suspend a staff member who was charged overnight with a range of offences.
Hospital and Health Boards recruitment (Extended)
Queensland community leaders are urged to apply for Hospital and Health Board positions to help deliver high-quality public health services in their local regions.
Specialist public health facility at Herston Quarter to be named STARS
The new $340 million specialist public health facility under construction at the Herston Health Precinct will be named the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).
Ten years of supporting breast health across Redcliffe and the Bay
Nearly 50,000 women have received free breast screens in the past 10 years through BreastScreen Queensland’s Kippa-Ring Service.
Participants needed for lung screening trial
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is seeking suitable people to undergo scanning as part of an international trial aimed at detecting and treating lung cancer before it becomes fatal.
Going Home – Clay Loft’s Story
I am Clay and I am a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man. This is my story as told to Gai-Maree Cain.
R U OK?
Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is something we can all do. You don't need to be an expert - just a good friend and a great listener. So, if you notice someone who might be struggling - start a conversation.
Caring for our farmers
What a farm-tastic effort from our #Caboolture Hospital crew who collected $2200 in one day for farmers doing it tough in the drought - and they looked good doing it! Thanks everyone for your generosity. #caringtogether
Australian researchers nab first ever win at prestigious US Military Health System Research Symposium
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Professor Michael Reade and his research team including Dr Anthony Holley have been the first Australians to win an award at the US Military Health System Research Symposium, the largest military clinical science conference worldwide.
Cystic Fibrosis researchers win prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize
Metro North researchers were in the national spotlight overnight, taking out a prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize.
Healthy smiles for Kippa Ring kids
Kippa Ring school students are learning how to prevent tooth decay and take care of their teeth through Metro North Hospitals and Health Service’s Fluoride Varnish Program.
New transport stretcher a major step forward for critical care patients
Critically ill patients travelling from Caboolture Hospital will benefit from a new state-of-the-art patient transport stretcher.
Program keeps elderly Queenslanders out of emergency
A medical program developed at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is successfully keeping elderly aged care residents out of hospital and reducing demand on emergency departments.
Healthy Ageing Expo takes centre stage at Brighton during Senior’s Week
North Brisbane’s biggest and best Healthy Ageing Expo is supporting people to live and age well as part of Seniors Week.
Thongs of Kindness
As part of its annual ‘Kindness in July’ initiative Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals set out to collect 250 pairs of thongs to help rural and remote patients access care for the ‘Walk a mile in my thongs’ program.
Hospital in the Home shares patient experience
A new Hospital in the Home video has been developed for patients and clinicians to showcase the ease and benefit of being cared for in their own home.
Brisbane supports Sony You Can centre
Brisbane puts its best bid forward to raise $375,000 for the RBWH Sony You Can centre
Remembering the legacy of forced adoption
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has unveiled a plaque and honoured the people who campaigned to raise awareness of forced adoption practices that were once prevalent throughout Australia.
Redcliffe recognises combined 2,425 years of service!
Redcliffe Hospital today recognised 180 team members for their long and dedicated service to patients and healthcare in Queensland.
CF research in running for Eureka Prize
Congratulations to Professor Scott Bell and colleagues from the CF Air team who are finalists in Australia’s leading science awards, the 2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
QuARRIES celebrate initiative and excellence
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital celebrated the 2018 QuARRIES Day of Excellence with an incredible number of nominations, winners and attendees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Fun Day to mark NAIDOC Week
A fantastic family fun day was held at St Columban’s College in Caboolture as part of Metro North Hospital and Health Service NAIDOC Week Celebrations (8-15 July 2018).
Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
In a world first trial, Australian researchers have found that robotic-assisted prostatectomy is providing equal outcomes for urinary and erectile function to open prostatectomy.