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New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
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Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
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Today is International Day of the Midwife, where we acknowledge the skill and dedication of our Metro North midwives in supporting new and expectant families.
For the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) teams at the RBWH, providing care to families as they welcome a new baby is an everyday privilege.
In the MGP and Birth Centre, each mum is supported by a familiar midwife through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, including home visits for up to 6 weeks after baby is born.
Midwife Mina shared some insights about the program and what she enjoys about her job.
"I love supporting women to become mothers, and seeing their family grow through not just their first pregnancy, but future additions to their family," she said.
"Through education I give women a voice in their health care choices and work with them to achieve the birth experience they want and a smooth transition to parenthood."
Expectant parents who would like to join the RBWH Birth Centre or a Metro North MGP should discuss this with their GP when they find out they're pregnant.
Thank you to our midwives for the work you do today and every day!
So proud of you, Mina💕💕
Will be forever grateful for my experience with the midwives at RBWH, and the team at Nundah too 💖
Love them
Good on you Mina and Happy International Midwives Day. 😍
Happy IMD Mina!
Happy international midwives day! Mina was an extraordinary midwife when I had my son at the end of last year! Thank you for all that you do 😍
❤️ your frock 💯 Happy IMD and Labour Day. Up the workers! 🙌
Lady Lamington may have inspired the delicious chocolatey, coconutty goodness lamington cake, but that wasn't her only claim to fame.
As the wife of the eighth Queensland's Governor from 1896, Lady Lamington quickly became known for her dedication to the community, notably in healthcare. She established the Lady Lamington Hospital for the Diseases of Women and the Lady Lamington Nurses’ Home at the Brisbane General Hospital in Herston, where the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) is now.
The Lady Lamington Nurses' Home was the social epicentre of life as a resident nurse at the RBWH. This Nurses' Home became the vibrant social heart of resident nurses' lives and stands today as Queensland's oldest surviving nurses’ quarters.
Lady Lamington's commitment was profound; she trained as a nurse with St John's and volunteered at the general hospital. Her visionary work in establishing these healthcare facilities left a lasting impact on Queensland's medical landscape.
She is remembered as 'a most loveable woman'.
Via: @Qldhealth
I love hearing these kind of stories and the history of great nurses, but often can’t help but wonder what they would think of the current health care system and the roles of nurses.
I really appreciate this history; I lived in Lamington House whilst doing my training at the RBWH.
Queensland’s first Nuclear Medicine training program is here – and it’s a game changer.
A groundbreaking partnership between Queensland Health and RMIT University is giving students the opportunity to pursue careers as Nuclear Medicine Scientists without having to leave the state.
With nuclear medicine playing a vital and rapidly growing role in oncology and cancer care, Travis Pearson, Director of Nuclear Medicine Technology at RBWH, said: “This new program will cultivate local talent, ensuring we have the skilled workforce required in the future.”
The group of eight students has now commenced the program, completing placements across Queensland hospitals — including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Metro North is proud to support three of these students. 👏
Students are studying RMIT’s Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) while undertaking all clinical placements right here in Queensland.
“I found it to be one of the most fascinating courses,” said Alexandra, a Metro North student. “I was thrilled to learn it was becoming available in Queensland.”
📅 Applications for the 2026 intake are expected to open later this year, welcoming both school leavers and those looking for a career change. Eligible students will also receive a $15,000 scholarship from Queensland Health to support their studies
Great work Travis and team. Wish you every success.
Congratulations Travis and the team who have created this opportunity for development for the future practitioners in this field.
Great to see this being implemented, it’s much needed!!
Olivia
❤️
Charlee McLean
Great work Travis and team 👍
Fletcher Finney
I'm tired of being alone, living alone? I'm looking for a serious man, send a friend request private message view him view him view him☺️☺️☺️
Stay strong—healing is possible. My sister, Janet, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. Later, she also developed a rare form of medullary thyroid cancer. Despite undergoing multiple treatments—including four bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, and radiation—nothing seemed to work. Doctors gave her less than two months to live. But against all odds, Janet never gave up. Through incredible determination and natural medicine we found from Grandpa Oliver, she made a full recovery and is now in complete remission. I’m sharing her story to remind anyone going through a difficult time: don’t lose hope. Miracles happen. You can check out Grandpa Oliver’s page here: Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/share/16V7SQoSct/
Cruz is one mighty little fighter! Born early at just 32 weeks, Cruz weighed only 1500 grams, showing his strength and resilience from day one. 🌟
At 25 weeks, Cruz's mum, Roz, experienced preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and had to be urgently flown from Rockhampton to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (RBWH). There, she spent nearly 4 weeks away from her husband and two children.
PPROM occurs when the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of pregnancy, putting the baby at risk of premature birth and complications like infection.
Once Roz was stabilised, she was sent home on strict bed rest, anxiously waiting for the moment she could finally welcome Cruz into the world.
Once born, Cruz spent most of his early days in a humidicrib (incubator) in the Special Care Nursery (SCN), needing only one day on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). He was fed donor breastmilk and Roz's expressed milk before learning to bottle-feed on his own.
Now, Cruz is a thriving 3-month-old, weighing over 4kg and growing stronger every day.
'We are forever grateful to the amazing Special Care nurses for not only caring for Cruz but also for supporting us as parents through such a challenging time,' she shared.
Tiny but mighty, Cruz continues to shine bright! Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us, Roz. ❤
📣Via: @qldhealth
What a cutie! Well done mumma 👏😍❤️
He is so cute! What a smile! ❤️❤️
Such a good new stories- beautiful
What a little fighter 🩵🩵
Omg what a cutie!!
Looking great Cruz
I hope the girls on 6B South at RBWH see this. They cared for me so well.
His georgous ! Yes a good news story. 🥰
G
Latest news
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Events
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards./ MetroNorthHHS
Today is International Day of the Midwife, where we acknowledge the skill and dedication of our Metro North midwives in supporting new and expectant families.
For the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) teams at the RBWH, providing care to families as they welcome a new baby is an everyday privilege.
In the MGP and Birth Centre, each mum is supported by a familiar midwife through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, including home visits for up to 6 weeks after baby is born.
Midwife Mina shared some insights about the program and what she enjoys about her job.
"I love supporting women to become mothers, and seeing their family grow through not just their first pregnancy, but future additions to their family," she said.
"Through education I give women a voice in their health care choices and work with them to achieve the birth experience they want and a smooth transition to parenthood."
Expectant parents who would like to join the RBWH Birth Centre or a Metro North MGP should discuss this with their GP when they find out they're pregnant.
Thank you to our midwives for the work you do today and every day!
So proud of you, Mina💕💕
Will be forever grateful for my experience with the midwives at RBWH, and the team at Nundah too 💖
Love them
Good on you Mina and Happy International Midwives Day. 😍
Happy IMD Mina!
Happy international midwives day! Mina was an extraordinary midwife when I had my son at the end of last year! Thank you for all that you do 😍
❤️ your frock 💯 Happy IMD and Labour Day. Up the workers! 🙌
Lady Lamington may have inspired the delicious chocolatey, coconutty goodness lamington cake, but that wasn't her only claim to fame.
As the wife of the eighth Queensland's Governor from 1896, Lady Lamington quickly became known for her dedication to the community, notably in healthcare. She established the Lady Lamington Hospital for the Diseases of Women and the Lady Lamington Nurses’ Home at the Brisbane General Hospital in Herston, where the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) is now.
The Lady Lamington Nurses' Home was the social epicentre of life as a resident nurse at the RBWH. This Nurses' Home became the vibrant social heart of resident nurses' lives and stands today as Queensland's oldest surviving nurses’ quarters.
Lady Lamington's commitment was profound; she trained as a nurse with St John's and volunteered at the general hospital. Her visionary work in establishing these healthcare facilities left a lasting impact on Queensland's medical landscape.
She is remembered as 'a most loveable woman'.
Via: @Qldhealth
I love hearing these kind of stories and the history of great nurses, but often can’t help but wonder what they would think of the current health care system and the roles of nurses.
I really appreciate this history; I lived in Lamington House whilst doing my training at the RBWH.
Queensland’s first Nuclear Medicine training program is here – and it’s a game changer.
A groundbreaking partnership between Queensland Health and RMIT University is giving students the opportunity to pursue careers as Nuclear Medicine Scientists without having to leave the state.
With nuclear medicine playing a vital and rapidly growing role in oncology and cancer care, Travis Pearson, Director of Nuclear Medicine Technology at RBWH, said: “This new program will cultivate local talent, ensuring we have the skilled workforce required in the future.”
The group of eight students has now commenced the program, completing placements across Queensland hospitals — including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Metro North is proud to support three of these students. 👏
Students are studying RMIT’s Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) while undertaking all clinical placements right here in Queensland.
“I found it to be one of the most fascinating courses,” said Alexandra, a Metro North student. “I was thrilled to learn it was becoming available in Queensland.”
📅 Applications for the 2026 intake are expected to open later this year, welcoming both school leavers and those looking for a career change. Eligible students will also receive a $15,000 scholarship from Queensland Health to support their studies
Great work Travis and team. Wish you every success.
Congratulations Travis and the team who have created this opportunity for development for the future practitioners in this field.
Great to see this being implemented, it’s much needed!!
Olivia
❤️
Charlee McLean
Great work Travis and team 👍
Fletcher Finney
I'm tired of being alone, living alone? I'm looking for a serious man, send a friend request private message view him view him view him☺️☺️☺️
Stay strong—healing is possible. My sister, Janet, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. Later, she also developed a rare form of medullary thyroid cancer. Despite undergoing multiple treatments—including four bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, and radiation—nothing seemed to work. Doctors gave her less than two months to live. But against all odds, Janet never gave up. Through incredible determination and natural medicine we found from Grandpa Oliver, she made a full recovery and is now in complete remission. I’m sharing her story to remind anyone going through a difficult time: don’t lose hope. Miracles happen. You can check out Grandpa Oliver’s page here: Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/share/16V7SQoSct/
Cruz is one mighty little fighter! Born early at just 32 weeks, Cruz weighed only 1500 grams, showing his strength and resilience from day one. 🌟
At 25 weeks, Cruz's mum, Roz, experienced preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and had to be urgently flown from Rockhampton to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (RBWH). There, she spent nearly 4 weeks away from her husband and two children.
PPROM occurs when the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of pregnancy, putting the baby at risk of premature birth and complications like infection.
Once Roz was stabilised, she was sent home on strict bed rest, anxiously waiting for the moment she could finally welcome Cruz into the world.
Once born, Cruz spent most of his early days in a humidicrib (incubator) in the Special Care Nursery (SCN), needing only one day on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). He was fed donor breastmilk and Roz's expressed milk before learning to bottle-feed on his own.
Now, Cruz is a thriving 3-month-old, weighing over 4kg and growing stronger every day.
'We are forever grateful to the amazing Special Care nurses for not only caring for Cruz but also for supporting us as parents through such a challenging time,' she shared.
Tiny but mighty, Cruz continues to shine bright! Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us, Roz. ❤
📣Via: @qldhealth
What a cutie! Well done mumma 👏😍❤️
He is so cute! What a smile! ❤️❤️
Such a good new stories- beautiful
What a little fighter 🩵🩵
Omg what a cutie!!
Looking great Cruz
I hope the girls on 6B South at RBWH see this. They cared for me so well.
His georgous ! Yes a good news story. 🥰
G
Masks are an important defence against respiratory illness and protection from dust and other airborne hazards.Latest news
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Events
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
/ MetroNorthHHS
Today is International Day of the Midwife, where we acknowledge the skill and dedication of our Metro North midwives in supporting new and expectant families.
For the Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) teams at the RBWH, providing care to families as they welcome a new baby is an everyday privilege.
In the MGP and Birth Centre, each mum is supported by a familiar midwife through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, including home visits for up to 6 weeks after baby is born.
Midwife Mina shared some insights about the program and what she enjoys about her job.
"I love supporting women to become mothers, and seeing their family grow through not just their first pregnancy, but future additions to their family," she said.
"Through education I give women a voice in their health care choices and work with them to achieve the birth experience they want and a smooth transition to parenthood."
Expectant parents who would like to join the RBWH Birth Centre or a Metro North MGP should discuss this with their GP when they find out they're pregnant.
Thank you to our midwives for the work you do today and every day!
So proud of you, Mina💕💕
Will be forever grateful for my experience with the midwives at RBWH, and the team at Nundah too 💖
Love them
Good on you Mina and Happy International Midwives Day. 😍
Happy IMD Mina!
Happy international midwives day! Mina was an extraordinary midwife when I had my son at the end of last year! Thank you for all that you do 😍
❤️ your frock 💯 Happy IMD and Labour Day. Up the workers! 🙌
Lady Lamington may have inspired the delicious chocolatey, coconutty goodness lamington cake, but that wasn't her only claim to fame.
As the wife of the eighth Queensland's Governor from 1896, Lady Lamington quickly became known for her dedication to the community, notably in healthcare. She established the Lady Lamington Hospital for the Diseases of Women and the Lady Lamington Nurses’ Home at the Brisbane General Hospital in Herston, where the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) is now.
The Lady Lamington Nurses' Home was the social epicentre of life as a resident nurse at the RBWH. This Nurses' Home became the vibrant social heart of resident nurses' lives and stands today as Queensland's oldest surviving nurses’ quarters.
Lady Lamington's commitment was profound; she trained as a nurse with St John's and volunteered at the general hospital. Her visionary work in establishing these healthcare facilities left a lasting impact on Queensland's medical landscape.
She is remembered as 'a most loveable woman'.
Via: @Qldhealth
I love hearing these kind of stories and the history of great nurses, but often can’t help but wonder what they would think of the current health care system and the roles of nurses.
I really appreciate this history; I lived in Lamington House whilst doing my training at the RBWH.
Queensland’s first Nuclear Medicine training program is here – and it’s a game changer.
A groundbreaking partnership between Queensland Health and RMIT University is giving students the opportunity to pursue careers as Nuclear Medicine Scientists without having to leave the state.
With nuclear medicine playing a vital and rapidly growing role in oncology and cancer care, Travis Pearson, Director of Nuclear Medicine Technology at RBWH, said: “This new program will cultivate local talent, ensuring we have the skilled workforce required in the future.”
The group of eight students has now commenced the program, completing placements across Queensland hospitals — including the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Metro North is proud to support three of these students. 👏
Students are studying RMIT’s Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) while undertaking all clinical placements right here in Queensland.
“I found it to be one of the most fascinating courses,” said Alexandra, a Metro North student. “I was thrilled to learn it was becoming available in Queensland.”
📅 Applications for the 2026 intake are expected to open later this year, welcoming both school leavers and those looking for a career change. Eligible students will also receive a $15,000 scholarship from Queensland Health to support their studies
Great work Travis and team. Wish you every success.
Congratulations Travis and the team who have created this opportunity for development for the future practitioners in this field.
Great to see this being implemented, it’s much needed!!
Olivia
❤️
Charlee McLean
Great work Travis and team 👍
Fletcher Finney
I'm tired of being alone, living alone? I'm looking for a serious man, send a friend request private message view him view him view him☺️☺️☺️
Stay strong—healing is possible. My sister, Janet, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. Later, she also developed a rare form of medullary thyroid cancer. Despite undergoing multiple treatments—including four bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, and radiation—nothing seemed to work. Doctors gave her less than two months to live. But against all odds, Janet never gave up. Through incredible determination and natural medicine we found from Grandpa Oliver, she made a full recovery and is now in complete remission. I’m sharing her story to remind anyone going through a difficult time: don’t lose hope. Miracles happen. You can check out Grandpa Oliver’s page here: Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/share/16V7SQoSct/
Cruz is one mighty little fighter! Born early at just 32 weeks, Cruz weighed only 1500 grams, showing his strength and resilience from day one. 🌟
At 25 weeks, Cruz's mum, Roz, experienced preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and had to be urgently flown from Rockhampton to the Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital (RBWH). There, she spent nearly 4 weeks away from her husband and two children.
PPROM occurs when the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of pregnancy, putting the baby at risk of premature birth and complications like infection.
Once Roz was stabilised, she was sent home on strict bed rest, anxiously waiting for the moment she could finally welcome Cruz into the world.
Once born, Cruz spent most of his early days in a humidicrib (incubator) in the Special Care Nursery (SCN), needing only one day on CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). He was fed donor breastmilk and Roz's expressed milk before learning to bottle-feed on his own.
Now, Cruz is a thriving 3-month-old, weighing over 4kg and growing stronger every day.
'We are forever grateful to the amazing Special Care nurses for not only caring for Cruz but also for supporting us as parents through such a challenging time,' she shared.
Tiny but mighty, Cruz continues to shine bright! Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us, Roz. ❤
📣Via: @qldhealth
What a cutie! Well done mumma 👏😍❤️
He is so cute! What a smile! ❤️❤️
Such a good new stories- beautiful
What a little fighter 🩵🩵
Omg what a cutie!!
Looking great Cruz
I hope the girls on 6B South at RBWH see this. They cared for me so well.
His georgous ! Yes a good news story. 🥰
G
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