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10 July 2025|

The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has recently introduced its first stoma-friendly bathroom, creating a more inclusive environment for patients.

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Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

Cnr Butterfield St and
Bowen Bridge Rd
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

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RBWH-PLS@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3646 8216

#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

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🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital. 

🩺 Dr Lachies interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patients recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.   

Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis, he says.

While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems. 

Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures.
26 July 2025

🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital.

🩺 Dr Lachie's interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patient's recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.

"Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis," he says.

"While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems."

"Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures."
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Comment on Facebook

Great bloke! Great doctor!

Oh my gosh, this is the most beautiful, wholesome bunch of comments I’ve ever seen on a fb post! So refreshing. Dr Lachie sounds amazing and very much loved 🥰

What a legend!

Smashing goals Lachie. Patients in your hands are blessed and you are an asset to your team.

He's the man. It's as simple as that 🙌🙌

Loved working with you at Caboolture, Lauchie, such a compassionate doctor xxx

😍

A great Reg indeed. Lachie continues to passionately contribute what is best for Geriatric population. Hope he comes back to Caboolture Hospital someday.

Oh wondered where you had gone. Your missed at Caboolture Hospital. What a great asset RBWH has gained. Thanks for being prompt and kind to us Logistics nurses.

Brittany Carina did you steal lachie from us ?

Lachie is the best!!!! Love working with you.

Awesome work

Awesome! Thanks for all your efforts!

Yiu are so missed on the GEM ward at Caboolture. One of the best young doctors I have met. Goes above and beyond not only for patients but for colleagues as well.

You’re sorely missed Lachie!

Y'all at CABH can't have him back. RBWH Renal have stolen him! Such a great Reg to work with 🙌

Lachie, Thank you for your dedication and services in keeping our community safe! We miss you at Cobbo!

Lachie your a star ⭐️ A very inclusive doctor who treats everyone with respect and kindness. We miss you at Caboolture ❤️

One of the best doctors, We miss you Dr Lachie!

We really miss you at Caboolture hospital… hoping you will join here again

Dear Dr Paterson, your absence at Caboolture has been noted by multiple nursing staff - please return to Caboolture hospital as soon as practical. Thank you for your prompt compliance. We miss you 😊

One of the best & nicest Dr I have worked with! 🫡

View more comments

Queenslanders know theres no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓 

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

Were excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who havent been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations, Travis shared.

Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make.

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

Weve been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community.

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
23 July 2025

Queenslanders know there's no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

"We're excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who haven't been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations," Travis shared.

"Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make."

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

"We've been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community."

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Such an exciting opportunity! One of the most innovative and rapidly advancing areas of medicine 🤩.

Load more

Latest news


More news

Events


More events
Three images of patients and artist renderings
Building better
health services
for our community
The more than $1.1 billion Queensland
Cancer Centre will be a purpose built,
150-bed facility that provides cutting-edge
care and research. Find out more.
Masks are encouraged here...
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual Emergency Care Service first.

Reset

Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

Cnr Butterfield St and
Bowen Bridge Rd
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital. 

🩺 Dr Lachies interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patients recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.   

Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis, he says.

While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems. 

Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures.
26 July 2025

🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital.

🩺 Dr Lachie's interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patient's recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.

"Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis," he says.

"While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems."

"Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures."
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Great bloke! Great doctor!

Oh my gosh, this is the most beautiful, wholesome bunch of comments I’ve ever seen on a fb post! So refreshing. Dr Lachie sounds amazing and very much loved 🥰

What a legend!

Smashing goals Lachie. Patients in your hands are blessed and you are an asset to your team.

He's the man. It's as simple as that 🙌🙌

Loved working with you at Caboolture, Lauchie, such a compassionate doctor xxx

😍

A great Reg indeed. Lachie continues to passionately contribute what is best for Geriatric population. Hope he comes back to Caboolture Hospital someday.

Oh wondered where you had gone. Your missed at Caboolture Hospital. What a great asset RBWH has gained. Thanks for being prompt and kind to us Logistics nurses.

Brittany Carina did you steal lachie from us ?

Lachie is the best!!!! Love working with you.

Awesome work

Awesome! Thanks for all your efforts!

Yiu are so missed on the GEM ward at Caboolture. One of the best young doctors I have met. Goes above and beyond not only for patients but for colleagues as well.

You’re sorely missed Lachie!

Y'all at CABH can't have him back. RBWH Renal have stolen him! Such a great Reg to work with 🙌

Lachie, Thank you for your dedication and services in keeping our community safe! We miss you at Cobbo!

Lachie your a star ⭐️ A very inclusive doctor who treats everyone with respect and kindness. We miss you at Caboolture ❤️

One of the best doctors, We miss you Dr Lachie!

We really miss you at Caboolture hospital… hoping you will join here again

Dear Dr Paterson, your absence at Caboolture has been noted by multiple nursing staff - please return to Caboolture hospital as soon as practical. Thank you for your prompt compliance. We miss you 😊

One of the best & nicest Dr I have worked with! 🫡

View more comments

Queenslanders know theres no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓 

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

Were excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who havent been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations, Travis shared.

Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make.

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

Weve been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community.

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
23 July 2025

Queenslanders know there's no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

"We're excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who haven't been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations," Travis shared.

"Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make."

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

"We've been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community."

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Such an exciting opportunity! One of the most innovative and rapidly advancing areas of medicine 🤩.

Load more

Masks are encouraged here...
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.
Need the Emergency Department?
Try the Virtual Emergency Care Service first.

Reset

Cnr Butterfield St and
Bowen Bridge Rd
HERSTON QLD 4029

Phone: (07) 3646 8111

#Nextcare Health Conference - Click for more information and to register

Latest news


More news

Events


More events

/ MetroNorthHHS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital. 

🩺 Dr Lachies interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patients recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.   

Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis, he says.

While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems. 

Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures.
26 July 2025

🦴 When it comes to healthy skeletons, RBWH registrar Dr Lachie makes no bones about looking after yours as a top priority, especially as our population ages.

During his term with the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS) team at Caboolture Hospital, Dr Lachie saw a number of patients whose undiagnosed osteoporosis was contributing to preventable injuries and possibly landing them in hospital.

🩺 Dr Lachie's interests in prevention as well as community-based rehabilitation play an important part in a patient's recovery, and he believes that prevention is the best medicine.

"Fractures from small falls are considered minimal trauma, and these falls from a standing height are sometimes the first indication of osteoporosis," he says.

"While treatment is easily managed, prevention is a much better way to avoid long-term problems."

"Having a good, continuous relationship with your GP and getting regular health checks as well as keeping active are the best preventative measures."
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Great bloke! Great doctor!

Oh my gosh, this is the most beautiful, wholesome bunch of comments I’ve ever seen on a fb post! So refreshing. Dr Lachie sounds amazing and very much loved 🥰

What a legend!

Smashing goals Lachie. Patients in your hands are blessed and you are an asset to your team.

He's the man. It's as simple as that 🙌🙌

Loved working with you at Caboolture, Lauchie, such a compassionate doctor xxx

😍

A great Reg indeed. Lachie continues to passionately contribute what is best for Geriatric population. Hope he comes back to Caboolture Hospital someday.

Oh wondered where you had gone. Your missed at Caboolture Hospital. What a great asset RBWH has gained. Thanks for being prompt and kind to us Logistics nurses.

Brittany Carina did you steal lachie from us ?

Lachie is the best!!!! Love working with you.

Awesome work

Awesome! Thanks for all your efforts!

Yiu are so missed on the GEM ward at Caboolture. One of the best young doctors I have met. Goes above and beyond not only for patients but for colleagues as well.

You’re sorely missed Lachie!

Y'all at CABH can't have him back. RBWH Renal have stolen him! Such a great Reg to work with 🙌

Lachie, Thank you for your dedication and services in keeping our community safe! We miss you at Cobbo!

Lachie your a star ⭐️ A very inclusive doctor who treats everyone with respect and kindness. We miss you at Caboolture ❤️

One of the best doctors, We miss you Dr Lachie!

We really miss you at Caboolture hospital… hoping you will join here again

Dear Dr Paterson, your absence at Caboolture has been noted by multiple nursing staff - please return to Caboolture hospital as soon as practical. Thank you for your prompt compliance. We miss you 😊

One of the best & nicest Dr I have worked with! 🫡

View more comments

Queenslanders know theres no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓 

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

Were excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who havent been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations, Travis shared.

Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make.

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

Weve been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community.

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
23 July 2025

Queenslanders know there's no place like home. Luckily for students studying to become Nuclear Medicine Scientists, they now have an opportunity to complete their studies in the sunshine state. 🏠💓

Queensland Health has partnered with @rmituniversity to offer Queensland students studying Nuclear Medicine opportunities with three Metro North Health teams as part of the Embedded Students Program.

RBWH Technical Director of Nuclear Medicine Travis is excited to provide training and cutting-edge healthcare opportunities for students, with RBWH and TPCH currently taking applications for the 2026 program.

"We're excited to open the doors to Queenslanders who haven't been able to undertake Nuclear Medicine studies previously due to geographical limitations," Travis shared.

"Both school leavers and mature aged students have had no choice but to be away from their families in the past, which is a hard decision to make."

Alexander from TPCH understands the need for a local workforce to have access to the program, especially as the demand for services and the aging population increases.

"We've been looking at ways to improve access for students and recruit locals, as we want to train people who want to work in their community."

Scholarships of up to $15,000 per year are available for eligible students enrolled in the program. Click here for more information: www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/cet/nms-embedded-student-program
... See MoreSee Less

Comment on Facebook

Such an exciting opportunity! One of the most innovative and rapidly advancing areas of medicine 🤩.

Load more

Three images of patients and artist renderings
Building better
health services
for our community
The more than $1.1 billion Queensland
Cancer Centre will be a purpose built,
150-bed facility that provides cutting-edge
care and research. Find out more.

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