Changing the lives of young oral health patients
They work behind the scenes caring for the most vulnerable young patients who require highly complex oral health care and treatment under general anaesthetic.
Aunty Janet provides a warm welcome to patients
Indigenous Health Liaison Officers (IHLO) play a vital role at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and their families navigate their health.
Rebecca’s natural progression to helping others
It is a long way from being an IT project manager, but it is clear that recreational officer Rebecca Young is doing the job she was meant for.
Triage process contributes to high quality care
When a patient visits the Caboolture Satellite Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Clinic, their assessment by the triage team is one of the most important first steps undertaken to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate care.
RBWH flourishes thanks to gardener Barb
The gardens at RBWH are a welcome retreat of greenery among an otherwise concrete ground. Keeping the gardens lush and beautiful is RBWH Gardener Barb Smithson.
Co-design the key to better First Nations heart health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are nine times more likely to have a cardiac event before they’re 45. Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital emergency physician Professor Louise Cullen is working to change that.
More research at Redcliffe thanks to fellowship grants
Redcliffe Hospital dietitian Alyce Nissen has over ten years' experience working with surgical patients in her profession, and she knows better than most that the healthier a patient is before surgery, the easier and faster their recovery will be.
Child life therapist helps kids manage anxiety in hospital
Playing, breathing exercises, and breaking down complex health information are all part of the job for The Prince Charles Hospital’s child life therapist, Meenu Wadhwa.
Brightening up the patient journey
Scotty’s loud shirts and socks are not the only thing that brightens a patient’s journey to their appointments or treatment.
Taking pride in your food is a spice for life
It is all about taking pride in the food you prepare, present and serve for Food Production Supervisor Carol Wright.
Tania provides vital link between services
After two decades of supporting the smooth running of community-based health care services and facilities across Pine Rivers, Aspley, Chermside and Caboolture, Facility Manager Tania Stewart says there are still new things to learn every day.
Matt’s a master of planning for the unpredictable
Keeping more than 30 health facilities operational and the ability to plan for the unplannable is what sets Community and Oral Health Building, Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) Manager Matt Smith apart.
Navigating healthcare together
When we talk about nurse navigation, it is a lot more than simply finding the right health service for a patient at the right time.
Brighton Health Campus gardener recognised
Brighton Health Campus’s multi-award winner gardener and State Emergency Service (SES) Volunteer Ron Aquilina has been recognised for his service to the community.
Meet Geraldine Horan, Nurse Unit Manager at Halwyn House
Halwyn Centre Nurse Unit Manager Geraldine Horan has a special place in the hearts of Halwyn Centre residents and their families.
Following your instincts is an important life lesson
Go with your gut instinct and don’t fear fear! This is one of the ways that Tessa Beale approaches her life.
Amplitude of opportunities for Caboolture physiotherapist Kelly
Kelly counts herself lucky to be gaining a wealth of experience at Caboolture Hospital in the many physiotherapy avenues on offer, especially women’s health.
Proud mum moment for Caboolture midwife student facilitator
It’s not just the new mother’s beaming with pride at Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward.
Rugby legend surgeon returns to theatre to perform fortnightly ophthalmology sessions at STARS
Former rugby union legend and cataract surgeon Dr Mark Loane has returned to STARS on a Saturday, joining a dedicated team of weekend workers performing cataract surgeries.