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Clinical trial finds new immunotherapy improves MS symptoms
A world-first clinical trial of a new cellular immunotherapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) has found that it improved symptoms and quality of life for most patients.
World Prematurity Day
When Goondiwindi mum Chellice Roberts arrived at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) 16 days ago, she had no idea if her newborn baby Adrian was going to survive.
Indigenous courtesy phones to streamline support services
Two Indigenous courtesy phones have been installed at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) designed to streamline access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to maternity, mental health and hospital liaison services.
A day in the life of a NICU nurse
We spent some time in the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital NICU ward with nurses Haley, Beth and Sarah, learning what life is like inside the NICU and what it takes to be a NICU nurse.
Statewide focus for frailty initiatives developed at Caboolture Hospital
Caboolture Hospital one of three hospitals to receive Queensland Health funding to develop and trial initiatives to improve the medical journey for frail patients.
Caboolture Hospital celebrates 25 years of caring for community
Staff, patients and the community are celebrating 25 years of caring and compassion at Caboolture Hospital.
Staff Excellence Awards
The Staff Excellence Awards allow us to recognise the amazing work happening across the health service and the commitment staff make every day to our values - respect, teamwork, compassion, integrity and high performance. Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended and finalists.
Putting a smile back on homeless faces
Disadvantages and homeless adults now have access to free dental care thanks to an innovative oral health partnership. The Priority Access Program, delivered by the University of Queensland (UQ) School of Dentistry and Metro North’s Community and Oral Health Service, is seeing dental screening being provided at community organisations such as the Salvation Army and The Wesley Mission in Brisbane’s inner city.
Planning for wellbeing
Brisbane North PHN Executive Manager Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Paul Martin joined Metro North Mental Health Executive Director Professor Brett Emmerson AM and Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic to launch Planning for Wellbeing.
Healthcare heroes conquer Race to Roof
Almost 250 runners and walkers from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital are feeling the burn after participating in the 15th annual QSuper and RBWH Race to the Roof.
Carers need to take time for breast health
Jenny Strachan is one of more than 474,000 unpaid carers in Queensland who provide care and support to a family member. However, like many other carers she often puts her own health needs on hold.
We’re renovating and refurbishing parts of Redcliffe Hospital
For more than 40 years now, Redcliffe Hospital has been caring for its community. As our community continues to grow and change, we’re upgrading, renovating, and refurbishing the hospital’s facilities and supporting infrastructure.