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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.
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.
Study of new catheter design
#ThinkyThursday is back, this time with a talented #RBWH team who are working on a new catheter design. Millions of catheters are used in Australia each year, but the current device has a failure rate of 40 to 50 per cent.
Dairy contract
Our decision to award our dairy contract to Lactalis Australia (Parmalat) means we’ll be supporting 141 Queensland-owned family farms.
New dose of doctors for Metro North
Queensland’s largest Hospital and Health Service is welcoming more than 160 junior doctors this week.
Congratulations to our Health Science graduates!
Metro North staff were among the first cohort of students to graduate from the new Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) at the University of Technology (QUT).
Trial reduces medication errors
Happy Thinky Thursday! Caboolture Hospital Nurse Unit Manager Colleen Herrmann is inspiring nurses to include research in their day-to-day duties having taken on an Associate Investigator role in a research study in collaboration with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
RBWH’s favourite married couple become cross country caravanners
With 50 years’ combined service, RBWH’s favourite married couple Pete and Di Atkinson are going from co-workers to cross country caravanners.
Congratulations to the Clinician Research Fellows for 2020
Recipients of the second round of Metro North Clinician Research Fellowships have been announced which awards up to five Fellowship awards annually, specifically designed to allow Metro North’s emerging and highly skilled clinician researchers to develop and advance a body of research aligned to the Research Strategy.
Queensland Health Awards for Excellence
Metro North staff have been recognised for outstanding achievements at the 2019 Queensland Health Awards for Excellence. Associate Professor Kerstin Wyssusek and Dr Peter Russell were among those recognised, as well as Metro North based Queensland Occupational Violence Strategy Unit.
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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.
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!
Great work Dr Burge, congratulations Craig
Brilliant Drs and nurses in oncology RBWH, thankyou for all you do
Amazing doctor! Amazing person!
RBWH Oncology/Radiation/Haematology Teams are the best in Qld and loved working with them all..
The oncology team at the RBWH is amazing!
That’s wonderful news Too many have been lost to terrible forms of cancer
Legend! 👏. Should be front page news. Thank you Dr Matt
A great story of success for Dr Matt and Craig.
Brilliant 🩷
You legend!!
Phenomenal 🙌🏻
Awesome work
RBWH are fortunate to have Some of the Best Medical Oncologists like Dr Matt Burge and Haematologists in Qld.
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From the tip of Thursday Island to the heart of Charleville, Elisha and the incredible midwifery team at RBWH bring top-tier training to every corner of Queensland! 🚑👶
"The Maternity Emergency Program is a hands-on approach delivering real-life, high-impact scenarios that mirror the challenges teams may face during obstetric emergencies. We cover everything from labour and birth to managing pregnancy complications, intrapartum complexities, and postnatal care," Elisha said.
"By meeting teams where they are, in their own communities, we're tailoring education to ensure they're ready for anything."
The CSDS Faculty are looking for a compassionate GP with Advanced Skills Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. If this sounds like you, apply now! smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RBH607993
We are so lucky in Charleville to have access to this training. Thank you Elisha and the RBWH team xx
You're amazing Elisha! The Royal is lucky to have you!
Wow Elisha! You haven't changed a bit! Great work
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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. ❤️🩹
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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 ✨
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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. 💜❤️🙏
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Congratulations 🎉
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