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New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice
Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.
RBWH’s NeoHOME Program celebrates milestone baby
A surprise baby is the one hundredth infant to participate in RBWH’s NeoHOME program. NeoHOME provides support from the Grantley Stable Neonatology team for eligible families to take their new family member home two to three weeks earlier than they previously could.
RBWH welcomes two Australia-first radiation systems
The RBWH Cancer Care team is excited to welcome two Australia-first radiation treatment systems to their unit, the Accuray Radixact Units.
Art and healing
There has long been an interest in the healing effects of the visual arts. In Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, published in 1859, she explains how beautiful objects can have a physical effect on sickness “Variety of form and brilliancy of colour in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery”.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre helping patients get back in the game
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS sees many patients requiring modifications to their wheelchairs such as customised seat and backrest fitting. Modifications are made while a patient waits which can take several hours, so an Xbox with an Adaptive Controller was introduced to entertain patients during this time.
Delirium prevention at STARS
March 15 was World Delirium Awareness Day, a day which seeks to increase the recognition, education, and prevention of delirium.
HITH pathway providing alternative to inpatient admission
Caboolture Hospital is improving patient outcomes by providing hospital in the home (HITH) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an alternative to inpatient admission.
Pilot program for people living with chronic health conditions reduces emergency visits to Caboolture Hospital
An innovative pilot program, the Care Collective—Caboolture, has recorded a 77 per cent reduction in presentations to Caboolture Hospital emergency department (ED) by those enrolled who live with chronic health conditions.
Kilcoy Hospital switches on solar power
A solar PV system at Kilcoy Hospital will offset around 87,969 kWh of the hospital’s yearly energy consumption.
Grandfriends Program reduces loneliness and isolation
An innovative approach to mental health is linking older people with children at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Caboolture Hospital feels like home
For new medical intern Dr Tim McErlane, Caboolture Hospital feels like home.
Respected Elder overcomes fear of healthcare system
When Pastor Uncle Rodney Minniecon, a Gurang Gurang and Kabi Kabi man from Bundaberg Queensland, travelled to Brisbane as a Minister, he fell severely unwell for the first time in over 60 years.