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Director of Nursing and Midwifery Andy Carter farewells RBWH
In his three years at the Royal, Andy Carter has watched with “huge pride and awe” as the hospital managed the pandemic, floods and surges in demand.
70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment
Nurse Unit Manager Pauline Nicholas, Dr Martin Wolley and the entire Metro North Health kidney health service recently celebrated 70 years since the first successful haemodialysis treatment in Australia
Taneal’s art therapy provides a welcome relief for cancer patients.
Internationally collected artist Taneal Barber is the founder of Operation Art, bi-monthly therapeutic and creative workshops held in the Sony You Can Centre at the RBWH.
Refurbished angio suite a ‘leap forward’ for patient care at RBWH
The Department of Medical Imaging at RBWH has been significantly enhanced with the completion of a new Angiography Suite.
Why is there a surge in Ross River virus and what do you need to know if you’ve been infected?
Epidemic polyarthritis, commonly known as Ross River virus, is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
RBWH honours namesake of major building with new display
Queensland’s largest hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is honouring the namesake of one of its main buildings, the Joyce Tweddell Building, with a new display dedicated to the nurse and her contribution to radiation treatment for cancer patients in Queensland.
RBWH Intensive Care Specialist promoted to new role in the Australian Navy
RBWH Intensive Care Services Senior Staff Specialist and Principal Consultant Trauma to the Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force, Associate Professor Anthony Holley has received a Navy promotion.
Beat the heat with what you eat
When it’s hot, we feel less hungry, but research tells us that our body’s hunger hormones and signals don’t change, so it’s important to still eat in the heat.
Welcome to the 2024 RBWH medical intern cohort
Welcome to the 2024 RBWH medical intern cohort.
Crafty idea benefits persistent pain patients
A crafty initiative from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre is helping patients with persistent and chronic pain re-engage in daily activities.
Holiday care options
Holiday accidents and illnesses happen.
From virtual care to the Emergency Department, we have you covered.
KGSC students help brighten RBWH for Christmas
Kelvin Grove State College students have donated handmade Christmas cards and decorations to RBWH.
Staff shine at Excellence Awards
Care of older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with heart and lung disease were in spotlight on Friday 15 December as Metro North Health celebrated its annual Staff Excellence Awards.
Dulili Café builds better relationships
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre have brought the community together at their inaugural Dulili Café.
RBWH shines a light on safety and quality
Each year, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) recognises individual staff and teams who are delivering consistently high patient care, outcomes and improvements at the annual QuARRIES Awards.
Chinese delegation of doctors visits RBWH
On 24 October 2023, 23 delegates from private hospitals located throughout mainland China came to visit the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
RBWH donates 197 hospital beds to Papua New Guinea
RBWH Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, Dr Ken Thistlethwaite, has a special connection with Papua New Guinea after growing up in the country as a child.
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.
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Meet Kalem and Jordan, the brother duo leading fire safety at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital! 🔥
Kalem recently joined his brother Jordan as a Fire Safety Advisor. Their roles are vital in helping staff understand fire safety procedures and ensure readiness in emergencies.
With backgrounds in security, Kalem and Jordan have always been drawn to fire safety, inspired by watching the Fire Safety Advisory Unit in action. 🚨
“As a Protective Services Officer, I’d work with the Fire Safety Advisory Unit and always loved their focus on people’s safety,” says Kalem.
“When I had the opportunity to follow my brother and work here, I jumped at it.”
#ShoutoutSaturday to brothers Kalam and Jordan for leading fire safety at RBWH.
Happy for U Guys 😊👍
BIG Congratulations to you both on your well-deserved success! Continue God's Work, your truly an Inspiration to us & we are all so very Proud of you. Thank you for keeping us all Safe ❤️ Love Mum xo
Well done team!
So proud of you Jordan 👏🏻
Thank you lads 👏
I think I’ve seen those faces around before 😂.
Love having B1 & B2 around! Congratulations guys!
Stay safe fellas.
We miss you lads at CabH!! All the best 🤘
B1 & B2
Nice job boys!!
Oi look out! My boys are all grown up 😂. Kicking goals gents!
Love your work lads
YTB 👌👌
Awesome work
Oh I love this. ❤️ Great work Jordy . Kurtis Gee
Kalam 😂 Ngakita
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Noice! 👍🙌
Way to go USOs.. 👌🏾🤙🏾
Curious about prenatal testing? Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a quick, two-minute test for early genetic screening in pregnancy, typically done before 16 weeks. It involves taking a small tissue sample from the placenta to check for chromosomal abnormalities, genetic conditions, and more. 🧬🤰
CVS and Amniocentesis are the two main diagnostic tests offered in pregnancy. CVS is generally done earlier, while Amniocentesis, which is usually a bit more accurate, is done after 16 weeks.
Dr Alexa, an Obstetrician in Maternal Fetal Medicine at RBWH, explains. "Prenatal testing gives women and their families the power to make informed decisions about their pregnancy."
There are myths that CVS testing is unsafe for babies and can lead to miscarriage, Dr Alexa reassures that this side effect is very rare.
“Many people see online that CVS has a one in 100 chance of miscarriage, but the real risk is closer to one in 800, and it’s limited to the first three days post-test.”
Nice one Lex!