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New aphasia training program to boost communication
A new training program coming to TPCH will help boost staff awareness of aphasia, a common language disorder which often presents following injury to the brain.
What is whooping cough and why is it dangerous for babies?
Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.
RADAR RR grant to provide hospital level care at home
The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.
Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.
Dr Cameron Mackay wants you to think differently about plastic surgery
He and his team are endeavouring to rejuvenate Plastic Surgery Services at the Royal to ensure the department evolves and adapts to demand.
Vertigo management key tool to preventing falls in older patients
A research project with older patients in the community care setting has highlighted the importance of managing vertigo to prevent falls.
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.
Natascha has new lease on life thanks to Evy the labradoodle
25-year-old Natascha Kamp, who has a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), having an assistance dog has been life changing.
Chronic pain patients like Lilian are finding inspiration and connecting with others through the RIO Market Stall program
If you’d like to check out Lilian’s wares, this year’s market will be held in the RBWH Atrium on 19 and 21 August from 9am-2pm.
Olympic spirit shines at STARS
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.
Community dysphagia research highlights telehealth importance
The use of telepractice in the community care setting is having positive outcomes to service delivery, efficiencies and the quality of care being provided to dysphagia patients.