News (extended archive)
LINK and SEED Innovation Funding Showcase
Projects aimed at improving the social support of vulnerable patients and ensuring patients and families are supported during end of life are among the highlights of this year’s LINK and SEED Innovation Funding Showcase.
Metro North Chief Executive appointed
The Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services, the Hon Cameron Dick MP, has approved the recommendation by the Metro North Hospital and Health Service Board that Mr Shaun Drummond be appointed Chief Executive of MNHHS.
Research on show at RBWH Healthcare Symposium awards
After three jam-packed days of research, innovation and partnership, the 26th annual RBWH Healthcare Symposium concluded with its awards ceremony on 14 September. The awards highlighted some of the best and brightest minds at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
Interim Care service helps hundreds transition out of hospital
Hundreds of elderly patients are transitioning out of hospital to more appropriate aged care settings faster thanks to a new Interim Care service in Zillmere.
Multi-storey car park plan for Redcliffe Hospital
Planning and community and consumer consultation will commence soon for a new multi-storey car park at Redcliffe Hospital.
High tea celebrates 150 years of nursing and midwifery at RBWH
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is calling all current and forming nursing and midwifery staff to celebrate the hospital’s 150th anniversary with a High Tea Garden Party on 17 September.
Unique test to help detect lung cancer early
Researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) are trialling a new test with the potential to provide early diagnosis for lung cancer, the world’s most deadliest cancers.
Healthy aging expo centre stage at Brighton
Brighton Health Campus was transformed into a healthy ageing knowledge hub recently with a wide range of health experts and almost 600 community members coming together for the second annual Healthy Ageing Expo.
Caboolture Hospital set for redevelopment and ED expansion
Caboolture Hospital is set for a major upgrade and expansion.
New blue room officially opened
Health Minister Cameron Dick joined our gastroenterology team to officially open a new state of the art theatre at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital which will help specialists see thousands more gastroenterology patients each year.
New research centre at TPCH targets early detection of lung cancer
The Prince Charles Hospital will be the centre of a major new research effort focussing on earlier detection of lung cancer, Australia’s deadliest cancer.
GEDI makes a difference
Many elderly and frail patients are now benefiting from faster assessments and better care through the great work of the Caboolture Hospital’s ED.
Record injection of funds for chronic disease research
Fifty research projects tackling Australia’s most prevalent chronic illnesses will benefit from a $2.9 million injection of funds from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
Information sessions for graduating Nursing and Midwifery students
Metro North is hosting information sessions for Graduating Nursing and Midwifery Students in July.
Milk bank gives gift of life at Caboolture
Caboolture’s youngest patients now have access to the services of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Milk Bank for Life.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Fun Day to mark NAIDOC Week
A family fun day will be held at St Columban’s College in Caboolture as part of NAIDOC Week Celebrations (2-9 July 2017).
Sugary drinks off the menu at Caboolture Hospital
Sugar laden soft and sport drinks are no longer sold at Caboolture Hospital as part of a range of healthier new options for staff, patients and visitors.
World-leading Brisbane researchers recognised
An international expert in intensive care and antibiotics has taken out the top honour at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Excellence Awards.
RBWH ED social work service helping domestic violence victims
Researchers are studying an Australian first 24/7 social work service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Emergency Department, which is helping domestic violence victims.
Miracle patient gets second chance at life
Meet our miracle man Justin! Last year The Prince Charles Hospital transplant team worked their magic and gave Justin a second chance at life thanks to a very special family.
Busting supplement myths
RBWH Director of Rheumatology Dr Paul Kubler tells 9 News natural supplements are not always the answer when it comes to joint pain.
Improving hospital care for older patients
Leading researcher and physician Alison Mudge will share research and experience in improving outcomes for hospitalised elders at an international gerontology conference in July in San Francisco.