News (extended archive)
Louise is part of a growing number of young stroke survivors
Louise Cumberland, aged 42 and mum of two primary school-aged daughters, is one of the increasing numbers of younger patients affected by a stroke.
STARS patient Ben celebrates Christmas at home in Barcaldine
STARS patient Ben, his wife Jayde, and their four children had a very special Christmas together thanks to the teams at STARS and Central West Hospital and Health Service.
Rapid access oral health trial shows promise for ED patients
A year long trial of dental presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) across Metro North Health has shown some promising outcomes while improving patient dental health in Caboolture and Redcliffe.
A chance meeting keeps Aunty Helenor on her feet
Aunty Helenor Rassip from Innisfail had a chance meeting in Caboolture with the Deadly Feet program, leading to an important intervention and positive outcome for her long-term health.
Crafty idea benefits persistent pain patients
A crafty initiative from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre is helping patients with persistent and chronic pain re-engage in daily activities.
Holiday care options
Holiday accidents and illnesses happen.
From virtual care to the Emergency Department, we have you covered.
STARS Goes Troppo for Christmas
STARS Christmas Decorating Competition takes on a tropical theme this year with palm trees, flamingos, and pineapples!
KGSC students help brighten RBWH for Christmas
Kelvin Grove State College students have donated handmade Christmas cards and decorations to RBWH.
Staff shine at Excellence Awards
Care of older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with heart and lung disease were in spotlight on Friday 15 December as Metro North Health celebrated its annual Staff Excellence Awards.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Charlie’s Village improving dementia patient journey
Patient Neville Ross enjoys a meal with his daughter Michelle and granddaughter, Alexis at the new Charlies Village hotel accompanied by members of the CAM Unit team.
Santa comes to Redcliffe
Santa has paid a visit to Redcliffe Hospital, with some help from Raise it for Redcliffe and local radio station Bridge FM.
Construction of 1500 more car park spaces underway
Construction of 1500 more car park spaces underway. More car parking at the hospital campus is being delivered by Multiplex for healthcare workers, patients and visitors and to support the growth of The Prince Charles Hospital.
Dulili Café builds better relationships
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre have brought the community together at their inaugural Dulili Café.
New gold standard gastroenterology procedure takes place at STARS
The Oesophageal Function Testing Service at STARS is identifying swallowing and digestive issues with high-resolution oesophageal impedance manometry (HRIM) procedure.
Caboolture Hospital new Emergency Department now open!
Caboolture Hospital’s new Emergency Department is now open! Emergency patients should now come to the front of the new clinical services building.
STARS Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) reassuring patients after surgery
STARS is piloting a new Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS), a telehealth pathway for patients who are discharged and have post-operative concerns or questions.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
RBWH shines a light on safety and quality
Each year, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) recognises individual staff and teams who are delivering consistently high patient care, outcomes and improvements at the annual QuARRIES Awards.
Good design is good for you
Moving to purpose-designed spaces at the Caboolture Satellite Hospital has provided the Caboolture Adult Mental Health Team and their colleagues, The Older Person’s Mental Health Service, with the opportunity to provide greater connection and responses to the needs of their consumers.
Christmas cheer comes to STARS
RBWH Foundation has recently installed a wonderful Christmas tree in the ground floor foyer of STARS.
Changing the lives of young oral health patients
They work behind the scenes caring for the most vulnerable young patients who require highly complex oral health care and treatment under general anaesthetic.
Redcliffe Hospital celebrates Teams of the Month
Redcliffe Hospital is celebrating its Central Sterilising Department and Theatre Bookings team.
Keeping nursing in the family
For brothers Jared and Nathaniel Ah-Leong, caring for others is part of their DNA.
60 years of better lung health
Thousands of patients have been through TPCH Respiratory Investigations Unit and undergone vital lung testing for improved health since its inception.