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RBWH cancer patient thanks RBWH Speech Pathology Team
When people think of the professions involved in cancer treatment, they might think of oncologists, oncology nurses, radiographers and pathologists.
Better Together Funding Initiatives designed to improve health outcomes
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team (A&TSILT) has awarded eight successful applicants Better Together Grants designed to improve health outcomes and service enhancement across the HHS for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
Queensland launches Australian-first orthopaedic infection specialist centre
Increased care and shorter hospital stays are expected for around 900 Queenslanders each year who are treated for implant device-related infection, as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital debuts Australia’s first specialist centre this month.
Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit celebrates 20 years in Ned Hanlon Building
On the 10th of August 2000, 46 tiny babies were wheeled in their cots from the Royal Women’s Hospital to the brand-new accommodation for the Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit (GSNU) at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Ned Hanlon Building.
Car parking is changing at Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital is building a new multi-storey car park at the hospital. When completed in 2020, there will be more than 1,100 car spaces available at the hospital for our patients, visitors, and staff to use each day.
RBWH patient defies odds
The school pick-up run on Friday 31 July 2020 was one to remember for Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) patient Adam Freeman. After seven months in hospital, the 37-year-old father of four was finally able to greet his three sons at the school gate alongside wife Amy and daughter Makayla.
Prostate cancer patients at RBWH receive the best possible care thanks to Dry July
Prostate cancer patients at #RBWH are now receiving support from the wonderful Natasha, an expert nurse in prostate cancer, all thanks to funding from last year’s Dry July campaign.
Savannah receives the gift of life
Savannah Fretwell is not your usual 16-year old. While most 16-year old girls are thinking about clothes and sleepovers with friends, Savannah Fretwell is thinking about how much she enjoys just being able to breathe easily again, thanks to the generosity of a complete stranger.
Digital technology and service improvements to dental care
Vulnerable people have access to improved oral health services thanks to the implementation of digital x-ray and service improvements
Brighton enhancements and community focus continues strong vision for care
Healthcare investment in the Brighton Health Campus has continued with significant improvements made to existing infrastructure, community services and patient care.
RBWH says goodbye to trailblazing midwife
After 29 years and over 1000 births, much-loved midwife Karen Marshall has retired from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
RBWH midwife follows in grandmother’s footsteps
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Midwife Sonita Giudice’s career choice has always felt natural for her, however it was only recently that she discovered there may be a special reason why this is.