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Lawrie thanks RBWH for caring for his wife
Since his wife’s admission into hospital in late October, Lawrie has arrived early at the hospital each day, patiently waiting for visiting hours to open at 9am, so he can spend the day sitting with her.
RBWH puts spotlight on infectious disease
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is leading the way in infectious diseases, hosting Queensland’s first Infectious Disease in the Immunocompromised Host Forum.
RBWH flourishes thanks to gardener Barb
The gardens at RBWH are a welcome retreat of greenery among an otherwise concrete ground. Keeping the gardens lush and beautiful is RBWH Gardener Barb Smithson.
Co-design the key to better First Nations heart health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are nine times more likely to have a cardiac event before they’re 45. Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital emergency physician Professor Louise Cullen is working to change that.
Australian-first ICU initiative improves family support
Former RBWH Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and families have funded a new $1 million program set to make life easier for those who follow in their footsteps.
WoW art exhibition encourages patient’s creative expression
More than 170 artworks are on display as part of the 20th annual Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Windows to our World (WoW) Art Exhibition.
Improving safety of kidney biopsies at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
A study at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital aims to reduce the risk of bleeding during kidney biopsy and improve patient outcomes.
RBWH Food Services serves up a slice of home cooking
While ‘hospital food’ historically has a bad reputation, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital cook Scott Tyson is determined to make home-style meals that patients love.
Staying healthy in smoky conditions
Signs of smoke irritation include itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and coughing. Generally, once away from smoke these symptoms will clear up but people with asthma, heart disease and other conditions may be more sensitive to smoky conditions.
Sharing the benefits of pharmacy services in Sri Lanka
In 2009, Professor Ian Coombes, and his wife, Dr Judith Coombes, along with their three children, moved to Kandy, Sri Lanka for three months to teach at a public university.
RBWH Patient Molly celebrates four years in remission
For former Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital patient Molly, there is plenty to celebrate, marking her fourth year in remission with a visit from this year's Australian Idol winner, Royston
Caring for our community by being greener and cleaner
Metro North Health provides care to a community of almost 900,00 patients and families. Our business is people and our plan is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable environment for our staff, patients and community.
Tahlia has her sights set on a 3D printing future
Biomedical education and research assistant, Isabel, is one of the Herston Biofabrication Institute’s (HBI) biggest advocates. The first of its kind, HBI is changing the way we approach medicine with 3D scanning, printing, modelling of bone, cartilage and human tissue and Isabel is eager to share that knowledge with the next generation.
A compassionate, people-first program empowering Queensland healthcare workers
Metro North Health is reaping the benefits of a program equipping health care security workers with new tools and techniques aimed at keeping staff and patients safe.
All roads lead to care
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
A better night’s sleep for regional Queenslanders
The RBWH TeleSleep pilot program has been a huge success, allowing regional Queenslanders to access vital sleep study services.
Measles Alert for Brisbane and Redcliffe
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult on Brisbane’s northside.
ADCO Constructions helps brighten RBWH
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is significantly brighter thanks to ADCO Constructions, who donated time and materials to complete two construction projects.
Deadly Start expands across the state to welcome 139 trainees
Metro North Health will today welcome a record 139 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into the Deadly Start program as it expands across the State.
New Helix Hub brings ideas to practice
Bringing game-changing ideas to life is often easier said than done. The new Metro North Helix Hub will guide change enthusiasts from idea inception to completion, with access to tools and resources, education, and expert advice.
RBWH welcomes two Australia-first radiation systems
The RBWH Cancer Care team is excited to welcome two Australia-first radiation treatment systems to their unit, the Accuray Radixact Units.
RBWH’s NeoHOME Program celebrates milestone baby
A surprise baby is the one hundredth infant to participate in RBWH’s NeoHOME program. NeoHOME provides support from the Grantley Stable Neonatology team for eligible families to take their new family member home two to three weeks earlier than they previously could.
International researchers explore the future of digital healthcare at RBWH
Leading international researchers in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data sharing toured the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital campus on Thursday 30 March to inspect the cutting edge services and facilities available to the community, clinicians and researchers.
We unpack the infectious diseases you need to protect yourself against on your next holiday
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of packing your bags and boarding a plane for an overseas trip. But with all overseas travel comes some risk of returning with a less than preferable souvenir in the form of an infectious disease – with vaccination a simple way to keep yourself safe abroad!
Plant power: five ways to improve your gut health by eating more plants
There is no question that what we eat can impact our overall health, but our food can also affect the health of the trillions of beneficial bacteria living in our gut – also known as our microbiome.
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"You just don’t know what is around the corner. I was upset and cried a lot when I was told I would go on dialysis. I've had to learn patience. I was patient when I was working, then I had to retire and couldn't drive so I lost my licence. I felt useless. It's strange the way things happen. It’s made me stronger. Try and help yourself by thinking that there are people out there worse off than you."
#MondayMantra ☁️ Josie, 73 years old, RBWH renal patient.
you're amazing Josie!
Michelle Polizzi
Sarah Oreilly
Josie can u add me
A clinical midwifery consultant in birthing services will wear many hats in a day - providing clinical recourses, advice, mentoring, education and upskilling and technical expertise.
Nate, who works at RBWH, works with a team who have ten birth suites and four birth centre rooms, all equipped with a birth ball, shower, bathtub, railings, bean bag and mat to help facilitate different types of requests for birth. 🛁
"Providing Holistic care throughout the pregnancy journey is one of the paramount goals of a midwife. Seeing a mum and her family walk out the door, safe and happy - we couldn’t ask for anything more," Nate said. 💞
RBWH is looking for its next clinical midwifery consultant superstar to join the birthing services team. If this sounds like you, apply here: bit.ly/4dczFsd #WorkforusWednesday
[Accessibility image description: Nate wears maroon scrubs, stands with a silver gym ball on his right hip, next to a bath tub.]
I painted every square inch of the department alone. Also the entire neonatal department alone. Not to mention 95% of the entire floor. I met a lot of lovely people. Staff and patients.
Gave birth to all my children at RBWH. What a wonderful bunch of staff and an amazing hospital with great birthing suits.
So many talents 😁 love working with you 😀
10* birth suite rooms 🤰👶
A great CMC! The team are lucky to have you!
Nate is a gorgeous man and so great at his job
Nate is a wonderful person I worked with him at the royal when I was a pso
Go Nate!!
Great work Nate.
Keep up the good work Nate Allen Looking good 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Go Nate!!
Love your work Nate 👍
Go Nate 😍
Love this!!
Yewww Nate, you legend!!! 👏🏼👏🏼
Are you contracted as the face of the RBWH Nate Allen 😉
Woohooo! Go Nate!!!!
Legend! 👌🏻
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition, where fluid (called lymph) collects in a part of the body causing it to swell. It occurs either because there is too much fluid for a normal lymphatic system to process, or the lymphatic system isn’t working properly.
People with lymphoedema around the world describe having a difficult time finding a doctor with expertise in this area, which is why RBWH senior physiotherapist Natalie is conducting research through Griffith University, supported by RBWH, that explores lymphoedema from the perspective of Australian medical interns.
"In many countries, medical lymphoedema specialists are not available. People with lymphoedema describe this as having a big impact on their lives, often limiting access to timely treatment and care," Natalie said.
"It is hoped that findings from this research will help us to understand more about how lymphoedema is taught within medical training, what the impacts are to healthcare services, and how access to medical care for lymphoedema can be improved." 🙌
[Accessibility image description: Natalie wears a white t-shirt and jeans with the RBWH hospital in the background.]
Well that’s is wonderful that she can help and pick it up . But why can’t they have others in other Hospitals to help others I have had a swollen under the knee it has moved around my leg . Nurses and doctors can’t touch it as it hurts can’t lean on it . But no one does anything to help me it’s painful I had a fall many years ago. And I think it just got worse feel’s fluidity starting in the other leg now too . So why not train others in each hospital to help . To far to go to RBWH .
Go Nat! 👏👏
Yessss Natty! Gorgeous pic of you, my clever friend ❤️
This was misdiagnosed as cellulitis but apparently it's lymphoma.
Hannah Klokman
😍 Shazza Mason
Yeay Nat 🙌
Whoo go Nat!!