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The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
$8 million investment for RBWH mental health emergency care
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre (PEC) will receive an $8 million funding boost to improve its facilities for Queenslanders in mental health crisis.
New SMS service provides back-pocket alcohol and drug support
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.
Gestational diabetes screening could be easier thanks to COVID
A team of dietitians at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has partnered with universities and pathology laboratories to show that simpler forms of testing for Gestational Diabetes Melitus used during COVID-19 are equally effective as current methods of testing.
Three OTs celebrate two decades on the job together
Sixty years of experience between them ensures an exceptional level of care for Occupational Therapy patients.
New community mental health centre open in Spring Hill
Metro North Mental Health community services in the RBWH catchment have relocated to a new Spring Hill-based Centre, providing streamlined multidisciplinary care for consumers through a single location.
Chinese delegation impressed by tech at RBWH and STARS
The delegates were in Brisbane to learn more about the implementation of digital health technology and the integrated electronic Medical Record.
RBWH Foundation grants support extraordinary projects to improve patient outcomes at RBWH and STARS
In July, RBWH Foundation awarded their second round of grants for 2024. The successful projects reflect the depth of innovative and patient-centred work occurring across the Herston Health Precinct.
Rhonda retires after 52 years of nursing
Rhonda Purtill will soon be closing the chapter on her 52-year long nursing career.
Virtual reality and education for low back pain
Combining education and virtual reality gameplay using a cognitive behaviour therapy approach improves pain and pain-related fear of movement, researchers at STARS have found.
Bribie Island Satellite Hospital community open day
Residents will get a sneak preview of Bribie Island Satellite Hospital at the community open day on Thursday 11 July.
Green Metro North takes home sustainability gong at Queensland Health Excellence Awards
Metro North Health has been acknowledged for its sustainability excellence at the 2024 Queensland Health Excellence Awards.
Why do hospital falls happen and how can we prevent them?
Falls in hospital can lead to extended stays. There are some practical strategies bedside nurses can implement to prevent falls.
Celebrities, smiles and celebrations as biggest ever Giving Day smashes target
On 12 June the RBWH Foundation held their most successful Giving Day, raising over $750,000, well in excess of the original $600,000 target.
TPCH junior doctor takes out 30 under 30 title
The Prince Charles Hospital orthopaedic surgery Principal House Officer Helena Franco can now add a prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 title to her list of achievements.
Comas explained by Dr Townsend
Can a patient dream or hear things while in a coma?
Improving safety of kidney biopsies at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
A study at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is aiming to reduce the risk of bleeding during kidney biopsy procedures and improve patient outcomes.
The apology that started a movement
It has been 15 years since the RBWH became the first hospital in Australia to apologise for the practice of forced adoption, triggering a nation-wide movement.
Best exercises to do for health and longevity
What are the best exercises for health and longevity? The exercises you will actually do and keep doing.
The top five nasty winter illnesses: what they are and recommended treatment
Dr Kanthi Vemuri discusses the top five nasty winter illnesses that are circulating at the moment, what they are, and recommended treatment.
Prestigious fellowships will allow RBWH researches to continue groundbreaking work
Lata Vadlamudi (Neurologist), Krispin Hajkowicz (Infectious Diseases Physician) and Eoin O’Sullivan (Nephrologist) were successful in their submissions for Queensland Health Targeted Clinical Fellowships.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
New Board Chair brings passion for health justice and equity
Bernard Curran brings wealth of experience as new Metro North Board Chair
Luenne’s career has taken her from the hotel quarantine program to Mental Health staff psychologist
Advanced staff psychologist Luenne Zielke provides psychological services to Mental Health and corporate services staff as well as Metro North’s Peer Responders.
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
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