News
RBWH’s real-life Christmas angel
RBWH is lucky to have its very own Christmas angel in the form of beloved midwife Bernie McMain, who each year goes above and beyond to bring Christmas joy.
Staff shine at Excellence Awards
Care of older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with heart and lung disease were in spotlight on Friday 15 December as Metro North Health celebrated its annual Staff Excellence Awards.
Charlie’s Village improving dementia patient journey
Patient Neville Ross enjoys a meal with his daughter Michelle and granddaughter, Alexis at the new Charlies Village hotel accompanied by members of the CAM Unit team.
The vital role of Nurse Practitioners
RBWH celebrates Nurse Practitioner Day.
Santa comes to Redcliffe
Santa has paid a visit to Redcliffe Hospital, with some help from Raise it for Redcliffe and local radio station Bridge FM.
Nurse practitioners playing a leading role in healthcare
Since the inception of the Nurse Practitioner role in Queensland in the early 2000s this profession is leading the development of highly specialised and necessary healthcare delivery across the community.
Rhonda’s back at work
Redcliffe Hospital's Facilities Coordinator, Rhonda knew that her local hospital would look after her when she needed emergency care.
Hospital dietitian driving global changes in nutrition care
The Prince Charles Hospital dietitian Jack Bell is driving global change in how many older adults are being cared for in hospital following a hip fracture.
Construction of 1500 more car park spaces underway
Construction of 1500 more car park spaces underway. More car parking at the hospital campus is being delivered by Multiplex for healthcare workers, patients and visitors and to support the growth of The Prince Charles Hospital.
Dulili Café builds better relationships
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre have brought the community together at their inaugural Dulili Café.
New gold standard gastroenterology procedure takes place at STARS
The Oesophageal Function Testing Service at STARS is identifying swallowing and digestive issues with high-resolution oesophageal impedance manometry (HRIM) procedure.
Caboolture Hospital new Emergency Department now open!
Caboolture Hospital’s new Emergency Department is now open! Emergency patients should now come to the front of the new clinical services building.
STARS Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS) reassuring patients after surgery
STARS is piloting a new Post-Operative Discharge Support Service (PODSS), a telehealth pathway for patients who are discharged and have post-operative concerns or questions.
Stoma study shows importance of exercise to avoid complications
A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications.
RBWH shines a light on safety and quality
Each year, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) recognises individual staff and teams who are delivering consistently high patient care, outcomes and improvements at the annual QuARRIES Awards.