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RBWH leading emergency department sepsis research
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) will soon become Australia’s foremost centre for emergency department sepsis research.
Taking care of yourself in severe weather conditions
Severe storms and heatwave conditions are continuing to affect the Metro North area.
Clinical trial set to provide better outcomes for hyperparathyroidism patients
A new clinical trial at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) may hold the key for better management of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Events
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Education Centre, Herston, Queensland, 4029
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 – 20 February 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
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Phone: (07) 3646 8111
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While working at the front desk of the Intensive Care Unit at RBWH, Glenn has seen the broad range of human emotions and knows the challenges that an ICU stay brings to loved ones. 💝
Since starting nearly two years ago, Glenn has greeted 80-100 visitors each day and shares some tips for those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation at Christmas time.
"Families tend to come in big groups on days one, two and three when their loved one is in Intensive Care," shares Glenn.
"I like to reassure them that their family member is in the best place they can possibly be, with the best doctors and nurses who need time, space and room to attend to the patient's high needs."
"As concierge, my role is to maintain the balance between visiting loved ones and caring for themselves, because their role will continue on after the patient leaves. They’re in it for the long haul so need to be taking care of themselves outside of hospital too." ⚖️💖
👏 Thank you for all that you do for the clinical teams and loves ones of the ICU patients, Glenn.
He is such a lovely man so helpful when I met him
Always so helpful and friendly
You really are a superstar Glenn, your contribution to our ICU family is immense.
Can do without you Glen.
Is Chris Gracie still there? I was in Supply for yrs & always on the phone to him.?
Awesome, Glenn. You are an essential part of our team. Thank you for doing the wonderful job you do!!
Really need some sort of staffed desk outside the unit, in the waiting area. It's a very emotional & confusing time & standing at the doors hitting a buzzer, not knowing what to expect on the other side of those doors, or where to go etc, adds to the overwhelm. Plus, I personally found i spent more time in the waiting area sadly.
Hayley, Brett and Kirsten love riding their e-scooters as much as you do, but they know how dangerous it can be after consuming alcohol or without the proper safety precautions. 🍻
The scooter safety trio from Jamieson Trauma Institute (JTI) and RBWH Emergency Department look at data from 30 emergency departments across Queensland, in line with the rising injury rate from Personal Mobility Devices (PMD) like e-scooters. 🛴🤔
RN Hayley from RBWH ED said December is known for people putting the silly in silly season, and she wants you to think before you ride!
"This is the peak month for Emergency Department (ED) presentations from ePMD injuries, with Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday afternoons/evenings being the most common times of presentation to the ED," she said.
So, if you’re enjoying bevvies this Christmas, hang up those helmets and antlers, park and lock your e-scooter, and opt for a safer way home. 👍
Vivian ♥️
Our RBWH physios are anything but grinchy - attributable to getting endorphins pumping on the job, a fun work culture, and the satisfaction of helping patients get back to normal life! 💚 Here’s a snippet of an afternoon as a hospital physio during the festive season. 🎄
One of my fav allied health teams. Love it Em you cutie 🎄
Great team. That have been a big help to my husband during his admissions and rehabilitation. I enjoyed every moment of his exercise session.
The best team! Love this 😀
The razzle dazzle of Christmas has arrived at Metro North, with RBWH maternity transforming from this week.✨ We know that our patients have places they’d rather be than hospital during the silly season. But if you have to stay with us, we’ll endeavor to make it as festive and fun as we can! 🎅
Baby Trevor ❤️
Spent 5 days here last week absolutely love all the festive things !!
Hello Lisa Garland Merry Christmas 🎄
Merry Xmas to the wonderful staff
Candy Cane Lane ❤️🤍
Some familiar faces,there!
Star Lisa!
Good job ladies
Back in 2023 I was absolutely devastated that I was in labour and ended up giving birth to our little boy at 00.14 on Christmas morning but it was the most fun I'd had sharing Christmas Day with all the midwives ❤️
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