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Stories on HBI enhances specialist knowledge, Digital waitlist audits, Streamlining outpatient referrals an Chronic wound care
The Prince Charles Hospital introduces less invasive option for patients
Patients on Brisbane’s north are benefiting from a less invasive procedure targeting common issues with the liver, pancreas, and gall bladder.
Metro North Health reducing extended ED stays in busy communities
New initiatives such as Satellite Hospitals and Rapid Access Clinics are making it easier and faster for Metro North Health patients to be seen for non-urgent emergency care in the Metro North Health catchment.
Jamieson Trauma Institute data collection across the State works to keep e-scooter riders safe
With presentations to Queensland Emergency Departments for e-scooter injuries growing every month, the Jamieson Trauma Institute remains committed to safety and injury prevention with its now-expanded data collection project.
ASPIRES: Suicide, Self-Harm and Overdose Prevention Plan
Every year people who come into contact with health services lose their lives to suicide and accidental overdose. Metro North Mental Health responded to growing evidence that healthcare systems can adopt practices that can have a significant impact on the prevention of suicide, self-harm, and overdoses.
Keeping vulnerable RBWH patients safe
An initiative at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is providing a means of shelter and safety for homeless patients following discharge from the hospital.
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Stories on Obesity management service, Satellite Hospitals bring care closer to home and 100 days of VAD
Cardiac patients better supported thanks to new service
Cardiac patients and their families throughout Queensland are now even better supported thanks to a new service at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) on Brisbane’s northside.
TPCH and RBWH teams rally to save new mum and her baby
Metro North Health clinicians from across multiple hospitals have banded together to save the life of new mum Tina Lee and her baby Henry.
Queensland first IORT breast cancer treatment boosts quality of life
Queensland women with breast cancer could be set for easier and more streamlined treatment with the state’s first Interoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) arriving at Metro North Health.