News & events
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New school dental van facelifts an eye catcher
A new fun dental van wrap is bringing smiles to our young patients at many state schools across Brisbane north and Moreton Bay. Pictured here are students Ruby, Frankie, Ava and Johnny.
What infectious disease specialists wish people knew about antibiotics
RBWH Infectious Disease specialist explains the risks and benefits of antibiotics and how to take them safely.
Managing stress for a healthier life
The start of a new year often brings fresh goals and motivation. But as the weeks go by, the pressures of every day life can leave people feeling overwhelmed.
Just steak on your plate? An expert reviews the carnivore diet trend.
From TikTok testimonials to Instagram transformation shots, the carnivore diet is having its moment right now, but experts warn of the risks of the extreme diet trend.
Race to the Roof run and won at Redcliffe
The annual race at Redcliffe Hospital sees clinicians and staff go head-to-head in a race up the staircase to the top of hospital’s main building.
300 deaths from influenza in Queensland last year, but three quarters of people hospitalised not vaccinated
Metro North Public Health Unit unpacks influenza data from last year, with a call to get vaccinated, especially if you're over 65 years of age.
Early intervention service supports vulnerable oral health patients
An innovative new oral health program in Moreton Bay and Brisbane’s north is providing access to necessary oral health care to the most vulnerable in our community.
Post-acute trauma recovery in the spotlight at Jamieson Trauma Institute annual showcase
JTI experts unpack the true cost of trauma as well as the challenges of post-acute trauma recovery at annual showcase event.
Why am I hearing things that aren’t there?
STARS Audiologist Katrise Eager explains the common condition tinnitus.
Hooked on ‘The Pitt’? Here’s what a trauma doctor thinks.
Director of Emergency Dr Sean Rothwell draws parallels between hit hospital drama The Pitt and life at the frontline in Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Emergency and Trauma Centre.
Events
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 15 April 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2026
Date:28 April - 1 May 2026
3 - 6 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital, Education Centre
This 4-day course will enable multidisciplinary teams with little ECMO experience to provide ECMO for patients with severe cardiac and respiratory failure.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 14 - 15 May 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 15 - 16 October 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 - 20 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
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