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Prepare now for flu season
Hospitals across Queensland are mobilising for a sharp increase in flu patients ahead of the busy winter period.
‘Heart in a box’ to save lives
Cardiac surgeons from The Prince Charles Hospital have performed Queensland’s first heart transplant using new ground breaking technology that will allow more patients to receive life-saving heart transplants.
NeoRESQ Service growing up to help more babies
In a move that will save hundreds of the state’s tiniest patients, Queensland’s NeoRESQ Service is now equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology and two additional clinical rooms.
Boost for mental health support on Brisbane’s northside
A $5 million facility to help adults manage and recover from mental health issues has opened on Brisbane’s northside.
James Scott’s 10 years of research into youth mental health recognised with prestigious award
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Associate Professor James Scott is determined to make a difference in improving the mental health of young people.
‘Walk a mile in my thongs’ changing lives, one pair at a time
A suitcase filled with footwear has boarded a plane to the North West Hospital and Health Service in Mt Isa on a journey to make a difference in the lives of some of our most rural and remote patients.
Send your memories for Caboolture Hospital 25 year celebrations
Caboolture Hospital celebrates its 25th anniversary later this year and is calling on the community to lend a helping hand with their memories, photos and stories of the hospital.
Respiratory program helped Fred get back on track
Only three months ago Margate resident Fred Bryant couldn’t do many simple things we all take for granted such as mowing the lawn, going for walks, or going up and down stairs.
Measles alert for North Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit can confirm a case of measles in an adult male from Brisbane’s northside.
Futuristic medicine brought to life in an Australian first
Queenslanders will be the first in the country to have access to the latest lifesaving cardiac technology thanks to a $4 million boost from the Queensland Government.
The important test that all indigenous women should have
Indigenous Health Worker Mellissa Malley knows the importance of good breast health and each year actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have a breast screen.
Harmony Day
Bright colours and traditional performers from across the world filled the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Atrium today for annual Harmony Day celebrations.
Make me better Monday
Metro North’s Director of Children’s Oral Health Services Dr Bruce Newman joined Katherine Feeney on ABC 612 Brisbane to talk all things teeth ahead of World Oral Health Day.
World first at The Prince Charles Hospital
Researchers from the Critical Care Research Group at The Prince Charles Hospital have developed a world first app to help combat delirium, a devastating medical condition considered one of the greatest mysteries of modern medicine.
Chief shaves for a cure
Chief Executive of Australia’s largest health service, home to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and one of the largest Cancer Care Services in Australia, shaved his hair and raised more than $10,000 for Leukaemia Foundation.
Patmore wins gold in Pyeongchang
Congratulations to Simon Patmore who has won Australia's first Winter Paralympics gold medal in 16 years.