News (extended archive)
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.
Paralympian has gold in sight
For The Prince Charles Hospital’s Simon Patmore, the sky is the limit and soon he’ll be competing in the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Symposium a critical success
Now in its second year, the Perioperative Patient Blood Management Symposium has again been a critical success.
Caboolture Hospital welcomes 15 new graduate nurses
The nursing service at Caboolture Hospital is expanding with more than 24 new starters set to join the ranks by June this year.
New infrastructure delivers healthy future for Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital is on track for a healthy future with several key infrastructure projects delivered recently paving the way for further expansion.
Queensland Trauma Symposium
It was a packed house at this year's trauma symposium where we celebrated 10 years of our trauma service, said goodbye to a legend leader Dr Wall and shared knowledge with hundreds of clinicians across Queensland.
Women reminded to make time for their breast health
Getting a call back for a specialist appointment wasn’t something that North Brisbane resident Terece Edgar was expecting following her regular breast screen.
Miracle Mum survives all odds
TODAY Show called it the heart-warming story of the year of our patient Kelli Lucas.
Make me better Monday
RBWH Gynaecologist Dr Baartz joined Katherine Feeney and her listeners on 612 ABC Brisbane for the Make Me Better Monday segment to discuss endometriosis.
New Year, New You – Breast Health
Director of Breast Screen Queensland Brisbane North Dr Jane Brazier spoke to Loretta Ryan on 612 ABC Brisbane about breast health and the importance to get a free breast screen for women over 40 every two years.