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Nurse-led clinic opens in Brisbane CBD ready for patient care
A new nurse-led Brisbane CBD clinic is open daily to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Symposium celebrates Redcliffe research excellence.
Staff, academic and community partners come together to recognise and celebrate the diversity and quality of research happening at Redcliffe Hospital.
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues
Staying healthy in smoky conditions
Signs of smoke irritation include itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and coughing. Generally, once away from smoke these symptoms will clear up but people with asthma, heart disease and other conditions may be more sensitive to smoky conditions.
‘Food is medicine’: Fun and friendly competition during Malnutrition Awareness Week helps promote important message
The aim of the week was to empower all members of the health care team to prioritise nutrition as part of a patient’s care.
Transforming consumer and community involvement in research
A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful.
Teaching social media literacy to contextualise what we see online
Psychologist Bri and Occupational Therapist Carmen from the Queensland Eating Disorder Service shed light on comparison culture and offer valuable advice for protecting young people’s mental health.
How a simple guitar is music to the ears of STARS rehabilitation patients
The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) at STARS recently received new patient resources including an acoustic guitar thanks to a generous donation from the Cory Charitable Foundation.
New online platform helping determine causes of delirium
A world first algorithm is helping clinicians determine likely causes of one the most underdiagnosed conditions in a hospital setting.
Multiple agencies team up with RBWH for realistic training simulation
The RBWH recently hosted a Multi-agency Trauma Training Simulation exercise, in collaboration with QAS and the QPS, that was a first of its kind for Queensland.
Herston Health Precinct Symposium grows ever larger
That success was reflected in a high turnout across the three days – and a buzzing Education Centre.
Dilly brings comfort and calmness to end-of-life choice
There is now a special four-legged friend visiting residential aged care facilities across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay.