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Dr Liz Rushbrook reflects on a decade at Metro North during her last week as CMO
After ten years as our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Liz Rushbrook prepares for a well-deserved break from full-time work and shares her thoughts on her unique contributions to Metro North.
Finding the skills and tools to support others in their grief
A supportive and practical workshop is being held for Brisbane North and Moreton Bay residents to help them become more grief aware and gain the confidence to help others.
Extremely rare identical girl quadruplets born at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has delivered four spontaneously conceived identical quadruplet girls, sharing one placenta and split from one singular fertilised egg.
Queenslanders unite to support RBWH and STARS
The generosity of Queenslanders was on full display recently as RBWH Foundation's annual Giving Day raised funds to develop and deliver world leading care.
Michelle finds her calling thanks to grandma
For Michelle Pitcher special memories of her childhood and her beloved grandmother were the driving force to inspire her to become a nurse.
Why sun safety still matters in Brisbane winter
Brisbane’s mild winter might feel like a welcome break from the city’s intense summer heat, but experts warn the risk of sun damage remains high.
Heart health scare leads to life-changing care for Aunty Lorian
What began as a sudden dizzy spell at home in Barcaldine became a life-changing health journey for Aunty Lorian, with coordinated care across Queensland.
Community and Oral Health launches second Reconciliation Action Plan
Community and Oral Health (COH) have launched their second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), reinforcing their commitment to advancing health equity and cultural safety across services on Brisbane's Northside.
Fibroscan at Redcliffe bringing care closer to home
Redcliffe Hospital’s Hepatology service with new scanning technology is bringing care closer to home for hundreds of patients with liver conditions.
Record Deadly Start trainee cohort welcomed as Metro North kicks off NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week 2026 is currently underway with the theme "50 Years of Deadly". To celebrate the week, we welcome a new cohort of Deadly Start trainees.
Doctors remind kids to play safe this winter
With winter sports now in full force, Brisbane doctors are reminding people about the risks of physical injury.
Community continues to Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital's Giving Day raised more than $225,000 for projects that will improve patient comfort and support clinical care at Redcliffe Hospital.
Caboolture joins national trial to help prevent delirium in older patients
Caboolture Hospital has implemented a toolkit to help families and healthcare teams recognise and prevent delirium.
Metro North launches Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Program
Metro North Health has launched the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Program, bringing together emerging leaders, mentors and senior executives to strengthen the future Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Digital transformation comes to the Oral Health Centre
The Oral Health Centre recently celebrated the first patient to receive dentures designed and manufactured as part of its digitalisation initiative.
National Blood Week celebrates everyday heroes who donate
Did you know that a new blood donor is needed every five minutes?