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New transport stretcher a major step forward for critical care patients
Critically ill patients travelling from Caboolture Hospital will benefit from a new state-of-the-art patient transport stretcher.
Program keeps elderly Queenslanders out of emergency
A medical program developed at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is successfully keeping elderly aged care residents out of hospital and reducing demand on emergency departments.
Healthy Ageing Expo takes centre stage at Brighton during Senior’s Week
North Brisbane’s biggest and best Healthy Ageing Expo is supporting people to live and age well as part of Seniors Week.
Thongs of Kindness
As part of its annual ‘Kindness in July’ initiative Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals set out to collect 250 pairs of thongs to help rural and remote patients access care for the ‘Walk a mile in my thongs’ program.
Hospital in the Home shares patient experience
A new Hospital in the Home video has been developed for patients and clinicians to showcase the ease and benefit of being cared for in their own home.
Brisbane supports Sony You Can centre
Brisbane puts its best bid forward to raise $375,000 for the RBWH Sony You Can centre
Remembering the legacy of forced adoption
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has unveiled a plaque and honoured the people who campaigned to raise awareness of forced adoption practices that were once prevalent throughout Australia.
Redcliffe recognises combined 2,425 years of service!
Redcliffe Hospital today recognised 180 team members for their long and dedicated service to patients and healthcare in Queensland.
CF research in running for Eureka Prize
Congratulations to Professor Scott Bell and colleagues from the CF Air team who are finalists in Australia’s leading science awards, the 2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
QuARRIES celebrate initiative and excellence
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital celebrated the 2018 QuARRIES Day of Excellence with an incredible number of nominations, winners and attendees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Fun Day to mark NAIDOC Week
A fantastic family fun day was held at St Columban’s College in Caboolture as part of Metro North Hospital and Health Service NAIDOC Week Celebrations (8-15 July 2018).
Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
In a world first trial, Australian researchers have found that robotic-assisted prostatectomy is providing equal outcomes for urinary and erectile function to open prostatectomy.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) has confirmed a case of measles in a child from North Brisbane.
Redcliffe Hospital a finalist in IHF awards
Redcliffe Hospital has made the finals of the 2018 International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards, which honour innovations and outstanding achievements in the healthcare industry around the world.
Research mixes perinatal mental health treatment with equine therapy
A perinatal mental health nurse with a passion for horses has been recognised for her innovative research exploring how equine therapy can support the mental health of perinatal mothers.