Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

Did you know that the Comprehensive Third-Party (CTP) insurance you pay for brings Queenslanders changemakers like Dr Rebekah?⚕️💵

Dr Rebekah is a Trauma Fellow at RBWH who oversees some of the most severely injured patients. Her day is as complex as the patients who present at the Emergency Department, who are treated by her and a team of surgeons, nurses, and other staff. 👐

We wouldn't have access to Dr Rebekah's expertise without the support of the Jamieson Trauma Institute, who work alongside the Motor Accident Insurance Commission to support people injured in motor vehicle crashes.

Dr Rebekah also works hard to provide trauma survivors with a support network after their hospital stay, as part of ensuring patients are adjusting to their injuries after surviving a life-changing ordeal.

"My hope as a trauma surgeon is to provide excellent clinical care, whilst also influencing policies and systems that minimise injuries and enhance recoveries," she shares.

"We're looking at the benefits of working proactively to create a cohesive network across the state."

To find out more about the partnerships that bring us doctors like Dr Rebekah, check out the JTI website here - metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/jamieson-trauma-institute/about/overview ... See MoreSee Less

At RBWH, the small but mighty Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthetic team is in the business of helping people feel whole again after losing a body part. The statewide service develops a range of prosthetic body parts for patients such as noses, ears, eyes, orbits, nipples, and even fingers or toes. 👁️🖐️👂👃

Prosthetist Maria and her team work with each patient over many months to create a life-like silicone prosthetic that blends in naturally with their face or body, ensuring no detail is missed in the design like miniscule blood vessels or hair.

“Most of our patients come to us after a long journey of recovery from cancer or trauma, and the prosthesis becomes a symbol of hope. It's the moment they start to reclaim a part of their identity and move toward feeling ‘normal’ again,” Maria said.

“For those who require facial prostheses, they are not cosmetic luxuries - they’re essential for restoring basic functions like speaking, eating, and interacting with others.

“I feel so privileged to do what I do. My job is the perfect mix of science, art and empathy.” ... See MoreSee Less

A cancer diagnosis is hard to come to terms with, but a new service providing free transport to and from the RBWH is removing the stress of getting to and from appointments. 🚐

Morayfield mum of four, Catherine, was one of the first patients to use the new 'Transport to Treatment' service, a free weekday shuttle to help residents in the Caboolture area get to and from their cancer treatment at RBWH.

💖 This service has been made possible thanks to contributions from the Hornery Family, the RBWH Foundation, Cancer Care Services at RBWH and Cancer Council Queensland.

"I was really nervous about having my treatment, but it was one less thing to worry about when I heard about this service," Catherine said.

"I'm so glad the service allowed Bill to join me for my first appointment here."

"Thank you so much to the Horney family and the RBWH Foundation, and everyone involved for making this possible."

The free transport service is available by referral to those in the Caboolture area undergoing cancer treatment at RBWH. ... See MoreSee Less