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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.
International researchers explore the future of digital healthcare at RBWH
Leading international researchers in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data sharing toured the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital campus on Thursday 30 March to inspect the cutting edge services and facilities available to the community, clinicians and researchers.
We unpack the infectious diseases you need to protect yourself against on your next holiday
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of packing your bags and boarding a plane for an overseas trip. But with all overseas travel comes some risk of returning with a less than preferable souvenir in the form of an infectious disease – with vaccination a simple way to keep yourself safe abroad!
A journey down memory lane
Our Community and Oral Health team of recreational officers are consistently finding ways to entertain our aged care residents at Gannet and Cooinda House.
Rugby legend surgeon returns to theatre to perform fortnightly ophthalmology sessions at STARS
Former rugby union legend and cataract surgeon Dr Mark Loane has returned to STARS on a Saturday, joining a dedicated team of weekend workers performing cataract surgeries.
Plant power: five ways to improve your gut health by eating more plants
There is no question that what we eat can impact our overall health, but our food can also affect the health of the trillions of beneficial bacteria living in our gut – also known as our microbiome.
STARS Artist Profile – Tamika Grant-Iramu
The main foyer of our wonderful STARS building is such an inviting space. As many people have commented, entering the foyer of STARS feels more like arriving at a luxury hotel lobby than at the doors of a public hospital.
Fabian leaves for home after 120 days in rehab
After spending 120 days in STARS Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, Fabian headed home in time to celebrate Christmas with his family. He was presented with a ‘graduation’ certificate by members of his rehabilitation team.
Compassionate volunteers needed at Caboolture Hospital
With a major redevelopment underway, Caboolture Hospital is seeking more volunteers to help our community.
Genetic Health Queensland provides long awaited answers
On 28 February each year, Rare Diseases Day aims to raise awareness and generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.