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Transforming residential aged care through virtual and cinematic technologies and experiences
Virtual, robotic and cinematic technologies and experiences are at the forefront of residential aged care now being delivered and trailed at Cooinda House.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
Physiotherapy cadetship provides headstart for Grace
For physiotherapy cadet Grace Newton getting practical hands-on patient care experience has been the best way to learn and provided an invaluable insight into her career pathway.
Special recognition for our oral health staff
The Metro North Oral Health Service recently celebrated the service of dental care workers who combined, have delivered more than 700 years of patient care.
Baby Arthur goes home in time for World Prematurity Day
Baby Arthur, born at just over 28 weeks, has been able to go home with the help of the RBWH NeoHOME program.
In creating change to support mob, Roslyn loves her new role at RBWH
Her position has a strategic focus on Health Equity towards Closing the Gap, increasing cultural capability within service lines and building relationships with community.
Redcliffe Hospital Ngarrama Maternity program expands
Expectant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women accessing Redcliffe Hospital will soon have the choice of a continuity of care model across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal period.
Nurse Emma to help put Caboolture Hospital on the research map
Emma Williams recently joined the Caboolture Kilcoy and Woodford Research Development Unit in a new clinical trials nurse position.
Culturally sensitive endoscopy pathway piloted at STARS
To address disparities in colorectal cancer rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, STARS has recently piloted a specific endoscopy pathway to improve health equity.
Pioneering heart and lung services awarded for innovation
Metro North’s Heart Lung Clinical Stream has been recognised for pioneering a number of initiatives to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Graham brings empathy and understanding to his role at STARS
After working as an electronics engineer in the Navy for 25 years, Graham moved to a role in hospital security where he keeps staff, patients and visitors safe.
STARS Dietetics and Food Services staff wow judges with Asian-style chicken dish
STARS Chef Rajesh Pundir and Dietetics & Food Services Site Coordinator Brendan Host were runners up in the recent Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare (IHHC) Culinary Competition.