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Deep brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patients a new lease on life
Deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving a new lease on life to people who had lost all hope.
Exercise Boss Lift examines heart of military life
RBWH Executive Director David Rosengren, Director of Emergency and Trauma Centre Sean Rothwell and Director of Anaesthetics Kerstin Wyssusek were provided the opportunity to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boss Lift exercise as part of Operation Talisman Sabre.
Better Together plan launched at Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC Week Celebration
Australia’s largest public health service has launched its plan to improve Indigenous health outcomes at a community NAIDOC celebration today.
‘Hot Lab’ expansion ensures more cancer patients are treated than ever before
Critical wait times for a cancer diagnosis in Queensland will be reduced following a $6.11 million expansion of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Radiopharmaceutical Centre for Excellence (Q-TRaCE).
NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day showcases culture and community
More than 1,500 people joined in a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and community at the annual Metro North Caboolture NAIDOC family fun day on Tuesday.
Measles case on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Gregg’s a sustainability champion
After 40 years of service, Metro North’s Environment and Waste Manager Gregg Butler is about to retire, but he’s leaving a great legacy of sustainability within each of our facilities.
Neonatal to home service launches
Neonatal to home service launches. First time parents Kristy and Lachlan Black were the first to be welcomed into the new service in May following a five week stay in the neonatal unit for baby Lincoln.
#Nextcare Health Conference 2019 – a stellar leadership experience
The inaugural #Nextcare Health Conference was an extraordinary two days of development and learning for healthcare leaders from across the globe, looking to connect, inspire and transform their careers.
Research Excellence Awards 2019 announced
From the lab to the bedside, Metro North researchers are conducting ground-breaking research every day. Last night, our researchers were recognised for their stellar achievements at our annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.
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20 July 2019
#RBWH patient Chris (second from left) was suffering from the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s Disease, until he received life changing Deep Brain Stimulation treatment. He’s now getting back to the things he loves thanks to the treatment he received from our amazing #RBWH Neurology team. Read more at: metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/news/deep-brain-stimulation-parkinsons
19 July 2019
Our safety and quality improvement champions go above and beyond the call of duty every day to improve the healthcare services we provide. Congratulations to everyone recognised at our #RBWH QuARRIES Awards – great work! #ValuesinAction #Healthcareheroes
Do you have any way consumers/patients can nominate staff members for an award?
19 July 2019
#RBWH has a long and proud tradition of military service and support so emergency doctors Sean and David were on board to see our specialist health reservists in their ‘other life’ as part of multinational #TalismanSabre #military exercises. What great work they do! To learn more, click on the link in the comments below. #BossLiftTS19 #AusAIrForce @DeptDefence
Learn more about Talisman Sabre and see the video at: metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/news/exercise-boss-lift
17 July 2019
Have you heard about our Living Well during Pregnancy program? Through this service, #RBWH dietitians are helping our mums-to-be achieve their healthiest pregnancy possible through a free telephone coaching service! To find out more, click on the link in the comments below
To learn more about the Living Well during Pregnancy program, go to: tinyurl.com/rbwhlivingwell
Great program!! #RBWH #royalwomen #royalbabies
Rebecca Jayne
Go Hilary Powlesland 💕
17 July 2019
We all know maintaining a healthy diet and weight during pregnancy can be challenging! Did you know our #RBWH Dietitians are here to help with their free healthy lifestyle telephone coaching program for mums having their baby at RBWH? Mums involved say they have benefited greatly from the regular encouragement and advice. Find more about Living Well during Pregnancy at tinyurl.com/rbwhlivingwell
DM Lang
17 July 2019
Here’s a fab opportunity to work with the best at the cutting edge of medical technology. We’re looking for an exceptional #orthopaedic research fellow who can develop, implement and evaluate applications of patient-specific #3Dprinting and #biofabrication. Applications close soon. To learn more, click on the link in the comments below: #WorkforusWednesday #RBWH #HerstonBiofabricationInstitute
To learn more about this great opportunity, visit: tinyurl.com/yylfhmqj
Katelyn Grace
Kaelah Bosanquet Julie Wright
Nick Green you’re famous!
16 July 2019
When it comes to the war on waste, our mate Gregg’s a legend, developing solutions that have contributed to making #RBWH the number 1 bench-marked hospital in Australia for waste management! To learn more about his legacy of sustainability, click on the link in the comments below. #waronwaste
Read more about Gregg’s passion for the environment and sustainability: tinyurl.com/y3uf3wjj
A great legacy and a great bloke. Congratulations Greg enjoy your travels
This man has done more for waste management and environmental sustainability within Metro North than any other person and on retirement will leave a legacy many will endeavour to follow. Thanks for your commitment, values and absolute passion for MNHHS Gregg, all the best to you and your future endeavours!!!
Greg is awesome. He has guided us to manage our waste & recycle a lot of our consumables. Always happy to help & give advice. 😊😊😊
Greg has consistently provided Metro North with the very best advice and instruction on waste management. A real team player, he has worked tirelessly with little acclaim. Congratulations Greg on your retirement. It is well deserved.
Hi Greg hope you are well.
Plenty of time now to feed your cruising addiction Happy Retirement Thanks for your dedication
I’d love to see a coffee cup recycling program on campus and a incentive for those who don’t use single use cups. We’re getting there and lots more to be done. C’mon Metro North values in action here together in TEAMWORK, and HIGH PERFORMANCE we could learn a thing or two from out buddies in Metro South Health who are doing great things recycling coffee waste and clinical consumables making money to maintain gardens for the enjoyment of staff and visitors as seen on #WarOnWasteAU
Karen Sadler
2 July 2019
We currently have 160L of life-enriching milk on hand, but we'd like to have 250L! If you would like to donate and help babies grow big and strong, please contact milk_bank_rbwh@health.qld.gov.au.
Sophie Myers
Kim Clare Mannion
Dani Daisy Day
Can you donate if you’re outside the area? I’m in central Queensland.
Briddy Lee
I will be donating again when bubs due in September
Kiaya Adams 🙌🏼
Ashlee Olsen Jess Anderson
Kat Russell-Jones
Jesikah King
Vanessa Di Sipio Ashleigh Neinert
Where do u get the freezer pouches
Laura Pingel Katrina Smith
27 June 2019
Caring for tiny lives is a team effort. Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland is a special piece of the puzzle, providing accomodation for families of babies undergoing treatment at #RBWH. Often, these very same babies require our Milk Bank donations. RMH SEQ Volunteer Anna, pictured, gives up two days every week to support families by welcoming them to the house, cooking meals, playing with children and offering a listening ear to parents.
Working together to get the best outcomes for our #RBWH #royalbabies
20 June 2019
Ever thought about donating to the Milk Bank? Contact milk_bank_RBWH@health.qld.gov.au for more information.
Sue Bondfield
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That is absolutely wonderful such a debilitating disease beaten Val and Dean Knaggs
Well done!!!! That’s such an inspiring story
Great job Dr Ma and Dr Adam great work
Wonderful story.. dedicated doctors👏
Wonderful news for our friends and the rest affected by this terrible decease. Good share Sandri.
How fantastic for patients and families that they can get this procedure done free on the public system now and not have to incur exorbitant costs getting it done privately. Well done QH. 👍🏻
Great story 💯🙌
Great team!
Fantastic news!
My dad had this op in 2001 in Dundee which left him without speech after a bleed in the brain then 10 years in care. The consultant since deregistered to practice in the UK. An amazing surgical procedure in the hands of the right person 🌟🙏
Congratulations 👏👏👏
Great to see another QLD facilities follow PAH lead on this amazing treatment.
Good work Amy Elizabeth Jones 🙌🙌
Ian N Geralyn Oxborrow
Rachael Louise 👌🏻
Allan Probyn - for John.
Good work Amy Elizabeth Jones xx
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