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Small changes, big impact
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has recently introduced its first stoma-friendly bathroom, creating a more inclusive environment for patients.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Nurse of the Year
Redcliffe Hospital has named Clinical Nurse Consultant Fiona Moss as its Nurse of the Year for 2025.
Exceptional outcomes achieved towards Health Equity
Several new services and programs have been introduced across Metro North Health and are already achieving exceptional outcomes towards Health Equity. These include the Deadly Feet program expansion, post-op rehabilitation services including heart and lung rehabilitation service, women’s business shared pathways, HOPE and UROC programs and the persistent pain clinic.
Peninsula community Raises it for Redcliffe Hospital
Close to $180,000 has been raised by community donations to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital on Giving Day.
Getting comfortable talking about death
Conversations about death are considered taboo and can be difficult to confront.
Australia’s largest health service launches anti-racism campaign
Metro North Health has launched its new anti-racism campaign - Stop Racism. It Starts with Me.
New health navigation service supports First Nations communities
A new culturally safe health navigation service has begun in Moreton Bay to support First Nations people better negotiate their health journey.
Patient Geoffrey is a peer supporter and radio STAR
Patient Geoffrey, also known as ‘Wombat’ has been calling STARS home since early January, following the diagnosis of a spinal schwannoma tumour which left him with a spinal cord injury.
Behind the scenes of RBWH food services
The food services team at RBWH recently opened the kitchen doors for a look at what it takes to produce thousands of meals each day.
Short stay unit supports people in mental health crisis
The new Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit at TPCH provides people experiencing a mental health crisis with a safe and therapeutic space away from the busy emergency department to receive specialist care and support.
Podiatrist Ryan’s amazing ultramarathon ‘feet’
STARS Senior Podiatrist Ryan Bonnefin knows a thing or two about feet, which has put him in good stead for one of his chosen sports, ultramarathons.
Genetic Health Queensland celebrates 30 years
Genetic Health Queensland is celebrating 30 years of helping Queenslanders find answers to life-affecting health questions