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WoWs Art Exhibition brightens RBWH
The annual Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Windows to our World (Wow) Art Exhibition has launched this week, coinciding with Queensland Mental Health Week (10-17 October).
Queensland Trophoblast Centre leads the way in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Care
A Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital-based centre is leading the way in treating a rare pregnancy complication which can lead to women requiring chemotherapy.
The Heart of Café Royale
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is proud to be a place which recognises and celebrates diversity among our staff, patients and wider community.
Have you had your Penicillin allergy checked lately?
A specialist clinic at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is changing the lives of patients diagnosed with penicillin allergies by re-testing their allergies to see if they still have a sensitivity.
Closing the gap in Indigenous maternity care
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Ngarrama Royal Midwifery Group are achieving incredible outcomes in closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mums and their babies.
Queensland Milk Bank reaches 1000 donors
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Queensland Milk Bank celebrates a big milestone this month after accepting their 1000th donor of life-enhancing breastmilk.
Adam’s home away from home
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital launched the highly anticipated Sony You Can Youth Cancer Centre last November, providing a fully dedicated space for young people undergoing cancer treatment away from hospital wards and waiting rooms.
Queensland launches Australian-first orthopaedic infection specialist centre
Increased care and shorter hospital stays are expected for around 900 Queenslanders each year who are treated for implant device-related infection, as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital debuts Australia’s first specialist centre this month.
Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit celebrates 20 years in Ned Hanlon Building
On the 10th of August 2000, 46 tiny babies were wheeled in their cots from the Royal Women’s Hospital to the brand-new accommodation for the Grantley Stable Neonatal Unit (GSNU) at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Ned Hanlon Building.
RBWH patient defies odds
The school pick-up run on Friday 31 July 2020 was one to remember for Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) patient Adam Freeman. After seven months in hospital, the 37-year-old father of four was finally able to greet his three sons at the school gate alongside wife Amy and daughter Makayla.
Prostate cancer patients at RBWH receive the best possible care thanks to Dry July
Prostate cancer patients at #RBWH are now receiving support from the wonderful Natasha, an expert nurse in prostate cancer, all thanks to funding from last year’s Dry July campaign.
RBWH says goodbye to trailblazing midwife
After 29 years and over 1000 births, much-loved midwife Karen Marshall has retired from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
RBWH midwife follows in grandmother’s footsteps
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Midwife Sonita Giudice’s career choice has always felt natural for her, however it was only recently that she discovered there may be a special reason why this is.
COVID-19 (coronavirus) – Queensland Health update
Queensland Health has provided advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Fake email – COVID-19
An email is circulating on social media and across the community contains incorrect information on COVID-19.
Better Together Health van unveiled to help close the gap on health outcomes
A new Better Together Health van unveiled today is set to provide more convenient access to health care information for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Brisbane’s north.
Improving strength in older adults during periods of restricted weight-bearing
For older adults, being confined to bed due to a serious trauma can quickly lead to reduced muscle strength and function. #ThinkyThursday
Family therapy for adults with eating disorders
Family-based therapy is an important element in treating adolescents with eating disorders, but there is not a lot of literature on the benefits for adults receiving treatment. #ThinkyThursday
Stunning new skin cancer immunotherapy treatment on trial
Treatment on trial! Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Brett Hughes is leading a new skin cancer treatment at RBWH and so far it’s had a positive response rate with patients. #ThinkyThursday
Getting the numbers right
If you’re a nerd for numbers you’ll love this week’s #ThinkyThursday! Biostatistician Anita works on around 20 projects at one time!. Click here to discover some incredible Metro North statistics.
App helps self pain management
Technology is rapidly changing healthcare and now it's helping people with chronic pain reduce their opioid use. #ThinkyThursday.
Leading trauma research and care
Working in the Swiss Alps taught JTI Director Professor Michael Schuetz a thing or two about fractures! Read more. #ThinkyThursday.
Improving nutrition in hip fracture patients
Did you know nutrition is crucial for patient recovery? Check out this #TPCH team who researching how to improve nutrition in hip fracture patients to decrease their length of stay, minimise treatment costs, and improve health outcomes.
Kilcoy Hospital’s world first trial to improve outcomes
Nurses at Kilcoy Hospital are trialling a new system to continuously monitor patient vital signs.
Metro North Australia Day awards
Ten individuals and teams have been recognised for their achievements and values in Metro North’s Australia Day awards.
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