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Deep brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patients a new lease on life
Deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving a new lease on life to people who had lost all hope.
Exercise Boss Lift examines heart of military life
RBWH Executive Director David Rosengren, Director of Emergency and Trauma Centre Sean Rothwell and Director of Anaesthetics Kerstin Wyssusek were provided the opportunity to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boss Lift exercise as part of Operation Talisman Sabre.
Award-winning Diabetes management program rolled out at North Lakes
North Lakes Diabetes and kidney disease patients can now access a 10-week intervention-based education and exercise program that empowers patients to better manage their own symptoms, while reducing public health wait lists for services.
NAIDOC Week event celebrates culture
Staff and patients of The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) united for a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture at the hospital’s annual NAIDOC Week event on Wednesday.
Better Together plan launched at Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC Week Celebration
Australia’s largest public health service has launched its plan to improve Indigenous health outcomes at a community NAIDOC celebration today.
‘Hot Lab’ expansion ensures more cancer patients are treated than ever before
Critical wait times for a cancer diagnosis in Queensland will be reduced following a $6.11 million expansion of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Radiopharmaceutical Centre for Excellence (Q-TRaCE).
NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day showcases culture and community
More than 1,500 people joined in a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community at the annual Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC family fun day on Tuesday.
Measles case on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Gregg’s a sustainability champion
After 40 years of service, Metro North’s Environment and Waste Manager Gregg Butler is about to retire, but he’s leaving a great legacy of sustainability within each of our facilities.
Metro North trials new Redbook cover for Indigenous families
Indigenous babies born in Brisbane north will be able to track their first year of healthcare with a unique record book.
Meet Jess Burrows
Meet Jess Burrows, The Prince Charles Hospital’s 30-something year old, camera-toting, tornado-chasing theatre nurse known for her endless supply of daggy humour.
Neonatal to home service launches
Neonatal to home service launches. First time parents Kristy and Lachlan Black were the first to be welcomed into the new service in May following a five week stay in the neonatal unit for baby Lincoln.
