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Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Inclusive approach brings out the best
Michelle is neurodiverse and celebrates her Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as her superpower. It often is. However, traditional job interviews have long been her kryptonite.
Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Healthy ageing service now in the HAART of Moreton Bay
A unique new service to support older persons addressing aged-related medical conditions and improving personal capabilities is seeing great results for Moreton Bay residents.
Men’s shed join in to provide lasting memories for loved ones
The Sandgate and District Men’s Shed continues to play an important role in the care being provided to residents and longer-term patients through our community services.
Driving innovation through technology projects
As Digital Metro North’s Director for Digital Portfolio Services, Angela Costello drives Metro North Health’s digital projects to support clinical and business areas, facilities, and capital works needs.
Anne-Maree Bouwman on her new role as RBWH Director Performance and Clinical Services Plan
This newly created role is part of the RBWH Executive Leadership Team, supporting the driving and monitoring of performance across the hospital.
Dr Emilia finds balance in a career in anaesthetics
Dr Emilia Reece is currently Acting Clinical Director of Anaesthetics, ensuring safe and high-quality care within procedural services at STARS.
Introducing Metro North’s new Disaster Recovery Team
The new Metro North Disaster Recovery Team has been established to provide psychosocial support to those affected by floods.
Dominic receives rare disease diagnosis ahead of annual day of awareness
Rare Disease Day, held annually on the last day of February, is a special day for 16-year-old Dominic, who celebrates his birthday and a diagnosis of his genetic condition in the same month.
Director of Nursing and Midwifery Andy Carter farewells RBWH
In his three years at the Royal, Andy Carter has watched with “huge pride and awe” as the hospital managed the pandemic, floods and surges in demand.
70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment
Nurse Unit Manager Pauline Nicholas, Dr Martin Wolley and the entire Metro North Health kidney health service recently celebrated 70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment in Australia
Taneal’s art therapy provides a welcome relief for cancer patients.
Internationally collected artist Taneal Barber is the founder of Operation Art, bi-monthly therapeutic and creative workshops held in the Sony You Can Centre at the RBWH.
Faster treatment for heart failure
Patients with heart failure can now access early treatment and avoid hospital admission following the introduction of a new Rapid Access Heart Failure Service at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Boosting the careers of students
Education and Youth Engagement Coordinator Kyle Boccuzzi is passionate about helping young people begin their careers.