News (extended archive)
The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
Dominic gets a new heart and a second chance at life
Dominic is given a second chance at life and a new heart thanks to organ donation.
$8 million investment for RBWH mental health emergency care
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre (PEC) will receive an $8 million funding boost to improve its facilities for Queenslanders in mental health crisis.
Kitchen nostalgia brings back memories for STARS patients
STARS patients recently participated in a cooking themed reminiscing session which brought back fond memories for them.
New SMS service provides back-pocket alcohol and drug support
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.
Community enhancement continues strong vision for care closer to home
Healthcare investment in community-based care has continued with significant improvements made to existing infrastructure, community services, and patient care across Brisbane North and Moreton Bay.
Gestational diabetes screening could be easier thanks to COVID
A team of dietitians at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has partnered with universities and pathology laboratories to show that simpler forms of testing for Gestational Diabetes Melitus used during COVID-19 are equally effective as current methods of testing.
Three OTs celebrate two decades on the job together
Sixty years of experience between them ensures an exceptional level of care for Occupational Therapy patients.
Interprofessional collaboration helps ensure patients’ homes are equipment ready
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and the Occupational Therapy team have collaborated to produce a new system to check if patients’ homes are equipment ready.
New community mental health centre open in Spring Hill
Metro North Mental Health community services in the RBWH catchment have relocated to a new Spring Hill-based Centre, providing streamlined multidisciplinary care for consumers through a single location.
Chinese delegation impressed by tech at RBWH and STARS
The delegates were in Brisbane to learn more about the implementation of digital health technology and the integrated electronic Medical Record.
RBWH Foundation grants support extraordinary projects to improve patient outcomes at RBWH and STARS
In July, RBWH Foundation awarded their second round of grants for 2024. The successful projects reflect the depth of innovative and patient-centred work occurring across the Herston Health Precinct.
Rhonda retires after 52 years of nursing
Rhonda Purtill will soon be closing the chapter on her 52-year long nursing career.
Virtual reality and education for low back pain
Combining education and virtual reality gameplay using a cognitive behaviour therapy approach improves pain and pain-related fear of movement, researchers at STARS have found.
Bronchiectasis clinic helping patients breathe easier
A new bronchiectasis clinic at TPCH is providing patients with integrated medical and physiotherapy care to help effectively manage their chronic condition.
Joint research project breathes new life into nurse life support training
A research project between Caboolture Hospital and the University of the Sunshine Coast is breathing new life into basic life support training for clinical staff.
Kids Pain Collaborative at Redcliffe Hospital
Clinicians from Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department are working with university researchers to develop an improved model of pain management in children.
Specialist infusion services added to Caboolture, Kilcoy and Woodford service offering
Patients requiring infusions and transfusions can soon access the new Bribie Island Satellite Hospital Day Medical Transfusion Services.
Using artificial intelligence for polyp detection in colonoscopy
Researchers at STARS are investigating whether the use of artificial intelligence can improve the detection rates of polyps in colonoscopy.
Accolades come thick and fast for rapid access elderly care
The accolades and acknowledgement of the important work being delivered by the Rapid Access to Community Care (RACC) service keep coming thick and fast.
Green Metro North takes home sustainability gong at Queensland Health Excellence Awards
Metro North Health has been acknowledged for its sustainability excellence at the 2024 Queensland Health Excellence Awards.
Mum’s knowing advice foreshadows Aoifou’s compassionate care
You don’t have to talk to Gannet House’s Aoifou Fili for too long to understand why she was awarded the Metro North Health Assistant in Nursing for 2024.
Belonging baskets handcrafted with care for hospital patients
A community group from Tweed Heads has crafted 56 patchwork ‘belonging baskets’ for patients in The Prince Charles Hospital’s mental health units.
Henry brings his knowledge of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to STARS
Identifying as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian, Henry has joined STARS as the Cultural Capability Officer.
Why do hospital falls happen and how can we prevent them?
Falls in hospital can lead to extended stays. There are some practical strategies bedside nurses can implement to prevent falls.