Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Mum’s knowing advice foreshadows Aoifou’s compassionate care
You don’t have to talk to Gannet House’s Aoifou Fili for too long to understand why she was awarded the Metro North Health Assistant in Nursing for 2024.
Belonging baskets handcrafted with care for hospital patients
A community group from Tweed Heads has crafted 56 patchwork ‘belonging baskets’ for patients in The Prince Charles Hospital’s mental health units.
Henry brings his knowledge of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to STARS
Identifying as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian, Henry has joined STARS as the Cultural Capability Officer.
Why do hospital falls happen and how can we prevent them?
Falls in hospital can lead to extended stays. There are some practical strategies bedside nurses can implement to prevent falls.
Breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcer sufferers in the form of an app
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT in consultation with patients is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers, and reducing the risk of serious complications.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
Patient stories
Olive celebrates her 103rd birthday at STARS
STARS patients Olive is celebrating her 103rd birthday.
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre help Christopher to take to the sky
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS assisted Christopher Hills in managing his cerebral palsy related pain so he could continue his work flying drones.
Eureka moment for RBWH prosthetics patient Wes
In December 2022, Wes lost his left leg after his motorbike was hit by a car on the way to a job interview.
Louise is part of a growing number of young stroke survivors
Louise Cumberland, aged 42 and mum of two primary school-aged daughters, is one of the increasing numbers of younger patients affected by a stroke.
Staff profiles
Mum’s knowing advice foreshadows Aoifou’s compassionate care
You don’t have to talk to Gannet House’s Aoifou Fili for too long to understand why she was awarded the Metro North Health Assistant in Nursing for 2024.
Henry brings his knowledge of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to STARS
Identifying as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian, Henry has joined STARS as the Cultural Capability Officer.
Ashleigh and Luke, mental health change makers
Metro North Perinatal Mental Health team helps to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and birthing parents.
Dental career paves a perfect project pathway for Amanda
Following a successful dental career Amanda Philp has easily transitioned from the dental chair to a highly rewarding facility and project management career.
![Quokkas have infectious smiles, making them the perfect choice to decorate the paediatric specialist outpatient department at Caboolture Hospital - sure to pop a grin on our patients faces!
The six rooms in the department which see a variety of paediatric patients aged 0 - 16, now have a picture of an Australian animal on the front door, which were meticulously selected by nurses in the department like clinical care coordinators Tegan and Michelle.
We chose an echidna, turtle, galah , koala, quokka, and kangaroo - we wanted to make the area more child friendly, Michelle said. 🐢🦘🐨
The goal is to get stickers and wallpaper inside the rooms to theme with the animal that is on the front.
[Accessibility image description: Tegan and Michelle wear dark coloured scrubs next to a picture of a quokka.]](https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/plugins/custom-facebook-feed-pro/assets/img/placeholder.png)
![Quokkas have infectious smiles, making them the perfect choice to decorate the paediatric specialist outpatient department at Caboolture Hospital - sure to pop a grin on our patients faces!
The six rooms in the department which see a variety of paediatric patients aged 0 - 16, now have a picture of an Australian animal on the front door, which were meticulously selected by nurses in the department like clinical care coordinators Tegan and Michelle.
"We chose an echidna, turtle, galah , koala, quokka, and kangaroo - we wanted to make the area more child friendly," Michelle said. 🐢🦘🐨
"The goal is to get stickers and wallpaper inside the rooms to theme with the animal that is on the front."
[Accessibility image description: Tegan and Michelle wear dark coloured scrubs next to a picture of a quokka.]](https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
