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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.
Medicine, motherhood and mentoring at MNHHS
As Executive Director of Clinical Services at Metro North HHS, Dr Elizabeth Whiting is one of the most senior female clinicians across the HHS. As Dr Whiting’s five daughters celebrate their incredibly accomplished mother today, they will also celebrate their fiercely independent grandmother – the woman who made sure ‘Liz’ would have the same opportunities as her four sons.
Measles alert for Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued another measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside, bringing the total number of cases recorded in Queensland in 2019 to 13.
RBWH named in top 100 world’s best hospitals
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has today been named as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world by premier news outlet, Newsweek.
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RBWH oncologist Dr Matt has been described as a 'guardian angel' for his patient Craig, who is now living cancer-free after battling a rare form of aggressive, inoperable bowel cancer.
Craig was not due to make it through to Christmas 2021, but now just enjoyed Christmas 2024 in remission thanks to his care at RBWH and Dr Matt's plan to trial an immunotherapy treatment named Pembrolizumab.
Previously used in melanoma treatment, the trial of the drug gave Craig back his life and can now be used to treat a variety of cancers.
"The drug takes away the immune system's ability to hide from cancer, so the body can now see the cancer and kill it - this patient is now living his life again," Dr Matt said. 💛
Congratulations Craig all the best for the future 🙂 My Dad is also cancer free from Stage 4 Melanoma after 11 months of this amazing immuno treatment Keytruda back in 2015 he was offered a trial. Dad is currently 9 years cancer free and has recently been told he also in remission. We can not thank his Cancer Care team at RBWH enough for their care through Dads journey over the years. It was a very scary start with the unknown but under the care of Dr Eastgate, Dr Ben Chua, the oncology nurses he is now only having 12 month check ups with Dr Thaker at North Lakes. Anyone else on this journey hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel 🫶
Thanks Dr Matt. You oversaw my husbands cancer treatment and were wonderful.
RBWH Oncology/Radiation/Haematology Teams are the best in Qld and loved working with them all..
The best Dr and team RBWH Oncology Unit are amazing.
Fabulous oncologist! Thank you for all that you do. 🙏🏼 Congratulations Craig! Keep strong 👼
A fantastic Dr and a great person!
Amazing doctor! Amazing person!
Brilliant Drs and nurses in oncology RBWH, thankyou for all you do
Metro North Health Has this been used for localised & or metastatic prostate cancer.
Great work Dr Burge, congratulations Craig
Legend! 👏. Should be front page news. Thank you Dr Matt
Great News, immunotherapy treatments seem to be offering all kinds of alternate treatments for cancer patients with matastatic cancers.
The oncology team at the RBWH is amazing!
That’s wonderful news Too many have been lost to terrible forms of cancer
A great story of success for Dr Matt and Craig.
Brilliant 🩷
Dr Burge is the best!!
You legend!!
Phenomenal 🙌🏻
Awesome work
🙌🏽👌🏼
RBWH are fortunate to have Some of the Best Medical Oncologists like Dr Matt Burge and Haematologists in Qld.
Wendy Simpson ❤️ Ace is with the best Cancer care team
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Congratulations to Frances and the RBWH trauma team for winning Best Medical Oral Presentation at the 2024 Trauma Conference! 🎉
Frances’ research found that 8% of rib fracture patients still require opioids two years post-admission. The study identified key factors like gender, age, and prior opioid use, and will guide future research on pain management and collaboration with community prescribers.
Frances also received the UQ Critical Care Research Award for this impactful work.
Big shoutout to this team for their commitment to advancing trauma care. ❤️🩹
Metro North Health I’d love to read the study! Could you please post the DOI or Title?
woohoo!! go team 👏🏽
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Persistent pelvic pain affects around 15-25% of women. But what causes the pain? Senior Registrar Philipa and Gynaecology Consultant Nadine from RBWH chat through it with us. 👩⚕️
"Pelvic pain can have many causes, but when it comes to persistent or chronic pelvic pain, common conditions include endometriosis, vulvodynia, dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), vaginismus, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic floor dysfunction, and painful bladder syndrome," says Philipa.
"A lot of people put pressure on having a diagnosis such as endometriosis, however it's important to remember that any pelvic pain is serious and there are lots of different ways to help manage this pain," says Nadine.
Contact your GP or gynaecologist for advice if you experience these symptoms, who can help you explore further and refer you to specialists if needed.
Love your work ladies! Thank you for your dedication to women's health ✨
Amazing doctors 👏👏👏
Go Nadine!! 🥳🥳
Breanna Heineger she did your c section!!!
"It's been a whirlwind of emotions since Harper and Jade were born. They came into the world earlier than expected at 29 weeks, and on my birthday! It was a huge shock, but also a bittersweet gift that I’ll never forget. Harper weighed just 954 grams, and Jade was 1169 grams. The doctors and nurses have been amazing, taking such good care of them. The'll stay in hospital now until their due date in February. It’s hard being apart from them every day, but I know they’re in good hands. I can’t wait for the day I can bring them home."
#MondayMantra ☁️ Jess with Harper and Jade, 3 weeks old, RBWH Special Care Nursery.
That’s my beautiful granddaughter and my two great granddaughters. I’m so proud of her as a first time mum. They are so well looked after by the staff down there, I can’t thank them enough for taking such great care of them.
Oh wow thats amazing! They are in good hands. Congratulations Mumma!
Congratulations Jess, very special to have the same birthday. Beautiful girls.
Congratulations Jess you look well and babies cute. Love to you all Maggie
Wow, thankyou for sharing your story. I hope they get home safe real soon. And happy birthday to you all.! 👏🎁🥂👍👌
Congratulations Jess! My eldest was born at 31 weeks at Rbwh and he turns 32 in Jan 2024. It seems very hard but does get easier. Hang in there with your beautiful girls. 💜❤️🙏
Ohhh so special! Congrats mumma. Be kind to yourself - you and your bubs are amazing!
You have the best team supporting you 🫶 congratulations 🥂
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Little darlings! Congratulations! 💐
Congratulations 🎉
Congrats Mumma !!! My girls were born at 32w 2d due to ttts. 1916g & 1596g they turn 24 next year. Enjoy the twin-mum life its a journey ✨️ I loved birth to 1 when they couldn't get away, once they started walking and running off in different directions I wished I had spiderman skills to wrangle them!!
After 44 incredible years, our beloved gardener Barb is off on long-service leave, preparing for retirement! ☘
Starting at RBWH in 1980 as a laundry hand, Barb soon followed her passion, landing her dream job tending the hospital gardens. For decades, she’s been the heart of RBWH’s green spaces, brightening days for staff, patients, and visitors alike.
“Sometimes people just need a new perspective. I’ve loved helping them see things in a more positive light,” said Barb.
Her legacy lives on in Barb’s Garden, outside the Main Entrance. 🌷🌳
Barb is a magnificent lady whom I have had many conversations with. She is absolutely so proud of the Garden at the front she built. She can tell you all about the plants as she tends to them..Happy retirement Barb ..you will be a well missed face around the place . Thank you for your beautiful legacy.
Our gardens at RBWH have always looked amazing. So nice to be able to take a break from work and be surrounded by beautiful plants. Thankyou for all the amazing work you have done 🪴
Congratulations on your service not many long stayers these days. All the best for your retirement 💐
Loved my chats with Barb on my way to work and talking about gardening and life in general. Well deserved retirement. Congratulations Barb, you are an icon of kindness and dedication.
Spoke with Barb many times when my bubs were in Nicu. She’s awesome!
I loved my daily chats on my way to work with Barb. She took such great care of her garden, and my life was richer for its beauty.
Love your garden Barb and love the chats that come with it. Enjoy your well-earned retirement (hopefully still tending your own garden)!
You have been such a wonderful friendly asset to the place!!! We will miss you Barb!! 💗
Oh barb, you are so appreciated! We love all of your work and passion. Thank you for your service and the joy you bring!! Enjoy your long service leave. Barb you are an RBWH treasure!!
One of a kind.. A nice lady and always there to lend a hand. Have a nice rest and when you do retire do the things you have always dreamed of. Will miss seeing you on my many visits to RBWH.
Always amazing gardens at the RBWH. Enjoy your Long service leave and I’m sure you’ll work on an amazing garden at your place you can enjoy when you retire !!
Congratulations Barb, will miss you out and about and the chats, enjoy, well deserved 😊
What a sensational human being!! I have the fondest memories of chatting with Barb. I love what inspired her to learn Auslan too. What a treasure 🌸
The gardens always look beautiful 💐 - enjoy your retirement 😊
We will miss you Barb. I have watched you tend your gardens for many many years. Happy retirement.
Congratulations, here’s to a long happy and healthy retirement.
Thank you Barb.. I loved seeing you in the early mornings on my way to work. Love your garden.
Thanks for all your hard work,gardens always looked great 👍
Congratulations Barb you made the front of the hospital look amazing. . You are lucky after 40 years they destroyed my legacy , my reputation and kicked me in the ass. Enjoy your retirement. ❤️
This garden is like a little oasis of beautiful. Thanks Barb
The garden you created in Butterfield brings me joy everytime I'm in the office. Enjoy your retirement 🌼
Thanks for your hard work Barb. The gardens always look beautiful.
Congratulations Barb, well deserved
Always look amazing the gardens in front of RBWH
Have fun Barb Thank you for your service ❤️