News (extended archive)
Improving safety of kidney biopsies at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
A study at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is aiming to reduce the risk of bleeding during kidney biopsy procedures and improve patient outcomes.
The apology that started a movement
It has been 15 years since the RBWH became the first hospital in Australia to apologise for the practice of forced adoption, triggering a nation-wide movement.
Ashleigh and Luke, mental health change makers
Metro North Perinatal Mental Health team helps to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and birthing parents.
Best exercises to do for health and longevity
What are the best exercises for health and longevity? The exercises you will actually do and keep doing.
Logistics plays a key place in keeping our health facilities running
A career in retail management and procurement has led Chris Frew to develop a supply hub across community and oral health facilities in Metro North.
Redcliffe Hospital acknowledges stolen wages
Redcliffe Hospital has formally acknowledged the history of using stolen wages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders to build the hospital.
Aboriginal Design and Cultural Safety go Hand-In-Hand
Incorporating Aboriginal design into building design can positively influence patient outcomes.
Dental career paves a perfect project pathway for Amanda
Following a successful dental career Amanda Philp has easily transitioned from the dental chair to a highly rewarding facility and project management career.
How pharmacists contribute to the urgent care patient’s journey
The role of the clinical pharmacists contributes to improving health outcomes for patients admired to the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic.
Pre-hospital pathway improving heart attack outcomes
Clinicians at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) have identified that reducing the time delay from diagnosis to in-hospital treatment can significantly improve a heart attack patient’s outcome.
Volunteering creates great friendships and life-changing bonds
For many of our Community and Oral Health volunteers, the bonds created and happiness generated are an important outcome of time shared with patients and aged care residents.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Maternity Services statement
Redcliffe Hospital has a proud tradition of safe and quality maternity care stretching back more than fifty years.
Metro North Health Satellite Hospitals co-named with Traditional Owners
Metro North Health has worked with Traditional Owners and Custodians to co-name its three Satellite Hospitals.
The top five nasty winter illnesses: what they are and recommended treatment
Dr Kanthi Vemuri discusses the top five nasty winter illnesses that are circulating at the moment, what they are, and recommended treatment.
Caboolture Hospital diabetic research attracting global attention
A project trial started at Caboolture Hospital to define the best choice of fluid therapy for patients with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is now attracting global attention.
Prestigious fellowships will allow RBWH researches to continue groundbreaking work
Lata Vadlamudi (Neurologist), Krispin Hajkowicz (Infectious Diseases Physician) and Eoin O’Sullivan (Nephrologist) were successful in their submissions for Queensland Health Targeted Clinical Fellowships.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
New Board Chair brings passion for health justice and equity
Bernard Curran brings wealth of experience as new Metro North Board Chair
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
How to get moving to improve your mood
Pine Rivers Community Health Centre Psychologist and fitness guru Chris Pomfret provides his tips for starting a regular exercise routine and staying interested.
App a breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcers
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers.
MRI team at Redcliffe shines
Since the MRI machine arrived at Redcliffe Hospital, the MRI team have been busy finding more ways to treat more patients sooner.
Simple, safe, and kind change for Redcliffe surgical patients
Redcliffe Hospital has made a change that should benefit most surgical patients. It follows international best practice, and it's simple, safe, and kind.
After undergoing a laryngectomy, Brien spent the next 18 years helping others going through the same thing
Brien supported patients right across the state using telehealth technology based in the Speech Pathology Department at RBWH. Patient feedback over the years has been glowing.
World first electronic tool helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of delirium, one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.