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A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow patients with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) to have their vision restored.
What’s the deal with melioidosis?
Explainer article on Melioidosis.
Food as Fuel to Power Patient Recovery
Every day of the year, the RBWH food services and dietetics teams work hard to meet the nutritional and dietary needs and preferences of patients.
Old school skills and compassion for cancer care patients
A group of community-minded primary school students are giving up their lunch breaks to help cancer patients at Redcliffe Hospital.
Luke’s family story of resilience and hope
In the lead up to Father’s Day, RBWH Physiotherapist, Luke Berridge, shares his dad’s story of resilience and hope following a life-altering accident.
Metro North Health Builds Connections with Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners
A meaningful meet and greet event, hosted by Metro North Health, was held with the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners at the Maroochy River Golf Club.
Metro North Health Chief Executive announces retirement
Today, Metro North Health Chief Executive Adjunct Professor Jackie Hanson announced her retirement after 47 years in the public health sector. Metro North Health Board Chair Bernard Curran expressed his gratitude to Jackie for her service to health.
Choose the healthcare option that’s right for you
In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!
RBWH becomes first public facility in Australia to offer NanoKnife treatment for prostate cancer
RBWH has recently become Australia’s first and only publicly funded facility to offer a program for the NanoKnife procedure for prostate cancer.
JP volunteers helping patients and staff
Faye has been volunteering at Redcliffe Hospital for more than 14 years. As a JP at the hospital, her services are in high demand.
Events
Adult Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ECMO Course 2025
Date: 4-7 November 2025
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.
Prepare to Care: 2025 Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Showcase
Date: 7 November 2025
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
The Showcase will highlight advancements in research, education, and quality improvement.
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Today's readers are tomorrow's leaders, and the generous Redcliffe Hospital community has given them an extra boost. 🧑⚕️📖
The team at the hospital's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit encouraged the community to donate books as part of Indigenous Literacy Day, and were inundated with publications for all ages, that will be shared with children at the Koobara Kindy and Preschool in Taigum. 🚸
Proud Yidinji and Mamu woman Leicha works alongside Director of Facility Services Janene and other members of the Reconciliation Action Plan working group to develop initiatives like the book donation program.
👉 As well as initiating positive projects, Leicha's role as Indigenous Nurse Navigator ensures culturally and clinically appropriate care is provided for all of our identified patients.
"Breaking down system barriers for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients helps them receive better education and access to their healthcare needs."
"These books will help little ones learn and grow, now and into the future."
When April walked the wards as a nurse, she never knew her interest in wound care would turn into a whole new career path in podiatry. 🦶 👣
As an Advanced Podiatrist, April works with teams including infectious diseases, vascular, orthopaedic, endocrinology, diabetes and a number of allied health colleagues at both Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital.
"In my 13 years as a Podiatrist, I have worked with patients with a number of unique conditions relating to their feet, ankles and lower limbs," April shares.
"People who have an interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation should consider a career in podiatry as there are so many physiological and structural connections that relate back to our feet."
An exciting new Podiatrist Trainee Program for podiatry students has opened, with those looking for a leg-up in a new career encouraged to apply here. 👇
smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-656185
Beautiful lady - you do an amazing job April xxx
Spring might have sprung, but Director of Emergency Services at Redcliffe Hospital Dr Alan Yan said the hospital is still seeing lots of patients, including many for respiratory illnesses common in winter. 🌼
With our ED doors always open, it is worth remembering that some of our other emergency care options might work better for lower acuity needs - including our Virtual Emergency Care Service and Satellite Health Centres.
“We are facing higher than usual demands due to respiratory illnesses and a higher presentation of our frail community members," he said.
“If you are needing emergency care, we will always be here for you, but please consider some alternatives if you have minor or non-urgent health concerns.”
Check out all the services available to you here - metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/hospitals-services
We are so lucky that our wonderful doctors and nurses are there for us. Could never do that kind of work.
Great job, your dedication to emergency services is truly inspiring, you and your team are making a difference🥰
I'd like to give thanks to the ladies in transit lounge an the staff at oncology department level 4 wasn't easy to go back there, many thanks, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, keep kicking goals, special thanks to Ingrid an Sharon
It is essential to prioritize the well-being of hospital staff when they are unwell. By doing so, we can facilitate their recovery and ensure they return to work as soon as possible.
So frustrating for the staff I imagine. They (patients) carry on about wait times they’re only long because much effort is directed to people that could be seen elsewhere.
You for a great job
Thank you Dr Yan!
I've had the unfortunate privilege of accompanying two relatives into Redcliffe Emergency with fractures, including one your team urgently checked a potential head injury in addition to the broken bones. In both cases, your team were very diligent, efficient and kind. Thank you!
In other words, 'go find a GP' for your petty or non-urgent stuff. One picky-bit. Run these sorts of things past a non-medical person first. Would every tradie or Old Fart or teenager or immigrant know the meaning of stuff like "lower acuity needs"?
You’re doing a great job there Al. What a Legend. One of the best I have worked with at PAH ED. Well done Doc👏👏
Great picture Kimberly Elizabeth of Dr Yan
YESSSSSSSSS ALAN 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
What a legend!!!!!!!!!!!
One of our very best Dr Alan Yan 🙏
Following a recent visit, I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism of the ED staff. Despite cuts and shortages their person commitments and patient-focus remain.👍
Exactly
i just got rid of my Thyroid disease, Alot of people are still suffering from this disease because of what the medical doctors say when they found out you have Thyroid disease (there is no complete cure for Thyroid) which is not true I was cured by 👇👇👇👇👇 Doctor Williams
The administration of the Emergency Department needs a review and whilst the staff continue to work against the odds, the Directive issued by the Minister re funding to be cut if a patient stays longer than 24 hours in the department remains extremely questionable. I also note that there's a new Director of Medcine but overall, the Hospital Boards structure (State wide) needs to be reviews.
thank you so much, after taking your medication🌿 for one week as you said the Herpes was eliminate, am really grateful 💯 👇👇👇 Doctor Williams
