Stories in brief
Partnerships for better outcomes
Metro North Health has partnered with the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health, Metro South Health, West Moreton HHS and Gold Coast Health to deliver specialist rehabilitation care outside hospitals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Adult Post Operative Rehabilitation Service has so far cared for more than 257 adults up to a year after surgery. A specialist Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service has received almost 300 referrals since February 2023.
Sleep disorder care
More than 150 people have been seen at the sleep disorders clinic at Caboolture Satellite Hospital since the service opened in August 2023.
The clinic is delivered by specialists from The Prince Charles Hospital and offers after hours twilight clinics, home sleep studies support, and access to doctors and sleep scientists.