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RBWH doctors among world’s best
Three RBWH doctors were recently named in the top 2 per cent of the most-cited scientists in the world in a Stanford University study.
Pride in Metro North launch
Pride in Metro North Executive Sponsor Grant Carey-Ide welcomes the Pride in Metro North initiative and the support it will provide to the Metro North LGBTQIA+ community.
From pastry chef to nurse, Barry’s second career takes the cake.
Despite appearing worlds apart, Barry has found that his pastry chef career shares some similarities with being a health professional.
Inspired by a Japanese story, school students fold 1,000 paper cranes for sick patients
Art students at Kelvin Grove State College have generously donated an inspiring work of art made of 1,000 folded paper cranes.
It’s a walk in the park for Caboolture occupational therapist Katie
For Caboolture Hospital occupational therapist Katie, her career as a professional race walker comes in handy as she walks the hallways visiting and treating patients
Research shows patients with burn injuries recover better if they are active. Here’s how RBWH’s burns unit is getting them moving.
Exercise programs, started as early as possible after burn injury have numerous benefits for patients, including improved lung capacity, skin flexibility and movement, muscle strength, and better mental health.
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.
Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Phins up and smiles all round for Dolphins
Staff and patients at RBWH were excited to meet Dolphins players and their wildly popular mascot Phinny.
Director of Nursing and Midwifery Andy Carter farewells RBWH
In his three years at the Royal, Andy Carter has watched with “huge pride and awe” as the hospital managed the pandemic, floods and surges in demand.
70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment
Nurse Unit Manager Pauline Nicholas, Dr Martin Wolley and the entire Metro North Health kidney health service recently celebrated 70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment in Australia
Taneal’s art therapy provides a welcome relief for cancer patients.
Internationally collected artist Taneal Barber is the founder of Operation Art, bi-monthly therapeutic and creative workshops held in the Sony You Can Centre at the RBWH.
Refurbished angio suite a ‘leap forward’ for patient care at RBWH
The Department of Medical Imaging at RBWH has been significantly enhanced with the completion of a new Angiography Suite.
Why is there a surge in Ross River virus and what do you need to know if you’ve been infected?
Epidemic polyarthritis, commonly known as Ross River virus, is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
RBWH honours namesake of major building with new display
Queensland’s largest hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is honouring the namesake of one of its main buildings, the Joyce Tweddell Building, with a new display dedicated to the nurse and her contribution to radiation treatment for cancer patients in Queensland.
Beat the heat with what you eat
When it’s hot, we feel less hungry, but research tells us that our body’s hunger hormones and signals don’t change, so it’s important to still eat in the heat.
Welcome to the 2024 RBWH medical intern cohort
Welcome to the 2024 RBWH medical intern cohort.
Crafty idea benefits persistent pain patients
A crafty initiative from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre is helping patients with persistent and chronic pain re-engage in daily activities.
Holiday care options
Holiday accidents and illnesses happen.
From virtual care to the Emergency Department, we have you covered.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Dulili Café builds better relationships
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre have brought the community together at their inaugural Dulili Café.
RBWH shines a light on safety and quality
Each year, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) recognises individual staff and teams who are delivering consistently high patient care, outcomes and improvements at the annual QuARRIES Awards.
Chinese delegation of doctors visits RBWH
On 24 October 2023, 23 delegates from private hospitals located throughout mainland China came to visit the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
RBWH donates 197 hospital beds to Papua New Guinea
RBWH Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, Dr Ken Thistlethwaite, has a special connection with Papua New Guinea after growing up in the country as a child.
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