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Protect yourself this flu season
The Prince Charles Hospital Infection Management Clinical Nurse Sally Smith wants everyone to be protected this flu season.
Culturally sensitive endoscopy pathway piloted at STARS
To address disparities in colorectal cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, STARS has recently piloted a specific endoscopy pathway to improve health equity.
Making some noise at the RBWH
Young cancer patients are coming together at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to experience the transformative power of music.
Community palliative care service supporting under 65s and their families
The Community Palliative Care Under 65 service provides compassionate support to people and their loved ones at end-of-life. It aims to help patients and families come to terms with their diagnosis and to pass away at home with dignity and comfort.
Dignity at STARS clothing program
The ‘Dignity at STARS’ clothing program provides a full set of new clothes to patients who are considered in need, vulnerable or at risk when admitted to rehabilitation without suitable attire. It encourages patients to actively participate in their recovery while receiving dignified, compassionate care.
Olly’s a star for staff wellbeing
Olly Haug from Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Therapy team knows that good patient care starts with staff wellbeing and a strong workplace culture.
Lynette is helping restore vision in rural and remote Indigenous communities
STARS theatre nurse Lynette’s passion for eye health has seen her work in eye health initiatives across the globe.
Meet Eileen Moore: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator at Caboolture Satellite Health Centre
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator, Eileen Moore, provides cultural advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in Caboolture.
Pride in Metro North creating a safe and inclusive environment
Pride in Metro North is part of Metro North’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and patients regardless of their sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Hospital food feedback app helping improve patient experience
RBWH Dietetics and Food Services partnered with consumer representatives and patients to create a digital solution for real-time feedback on meal quality.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.