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The Café for The Common Good finds new home at Caboolture Hospital
Patients and visitors at Caboolture Hospital can enjoy fresh food and coffee at the Café for The Common Good’s new home in the recently opened Clinical Services Building.
Metro North Health staff among those recognised in Australia Day 2024 honours
The Governor-General last week announced Honours and awards for 1,042 Australians, with some of Metro North Health’s own health heroes receiving prestigious honours for their exceptional service and unwavering dedication.
Memory lane helping older patients speed up road to recovery
A new historical photographic display at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is allowing older patients to take a trip down memory lane to help improve their recovery.
New medical interns set for exciting careers at Metro North Health
Metro North Health has welcomed over 180 new medical interns across its facilities last week.
Louise is part of a growing number of young stroke survivors
Louise Cumberland, aged 42 and mum of two primary school-aged daughters, is one of the increasing numbers of younger patients affected by a stroke.
STARS patient Ben celebrates Christmas at home in Barcaldine
STARS patient Ben, his wife Jayde, and their four children had a very special Christmas together thanks to the teams at STARS and Central West Hospital and Health Service.
Vale Dr Kong Liew (20/1/1972 – 25/12/2023)
Redcliffe Hospital lost a long-standing member of our community recently. Dr Kong Liew, or Kong as he was commonly known, was a highly respected member of the Emergency Department team.
Rapid access oral health trial shows promise for ED patients
A year long trial of dental presentations to Emergency Departments (EDs) across Metro North Health has shown some promising outcomes while improving patient dental health in Caboolture and Redcliffe.
Making positive change for patient safety
For Community and Oral Health Safety and Quality Coordinator Jodi Dwyer meeting standards is not just about ticking a box.
A chance meeting keeps Aunty Helenor on her feet
Aunty Helenor Rassip from Innisfail had a chance meeting in Caboolture with the Deadly Feet program, leading to an important intervention and positive outcome for her long-term health.
A lifelong dedication to RBWH
There won’t be a dry eye in the house as the RBWH team farewells Enrolled Nurse Advanced Practice Roslyn (Roz) Tait as she heads off on retirement.
Crafty idea benefits persistent pain patients
A crafty initiative from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre is helping patients with persistent and chronic pain re-engage in daily activities.