News & events
News
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is reminding community members of the importance of vaccination following notification of a confirmed case of measles in Brisbane.
New medication technology trial at Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital is serious about medication safety, using new technology to get antibiotic dosing right.
Help shape the future of Metro North and RBWH cancer care services
Community members are being invited to contribute to the future of cancer care services for Australia’s largest public health service.
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.
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.
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Education Centre, Herston, Queensland, 4029
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
Media enquiries
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"Whoever stitched me back up could work on Savile Row as a tailor, they did such a good job!"
"We moved to Australia from London in 2009. I was a sparkie, and at one time led a large team of 32 technicians who maintained networks from the Gold Coast to Redcliffe. We did a good job, but the huge team here leaves me in awe with how they multitask so well."
"I used to think a nurse was a nurse, but they do so much more. They oversee food and medication and know the mechanics of all the equipment - all with a smile on their faces."
"One of the things I've realised in life is that we all hold back on doing the things we really want to do. My advice is just to get on with it."
💭 Monday Mantra, Andrew, 59, RBWH patient
Redcliffe Hospital nurse, Kerrie, is an expert at dealing with change – evidenced by her ability to pivot and adapt to what’s happening in her work environment.
Kerrie has been part of the Redcliffe Hospital Cancer Care Service (CCS) for 17 years and reflects on some of what she has experienced. 🏥
“Our team embraces change. It allows us to review how we work and how we focus on providing patient-centred care,” Kerrie said.
“Through digital and technological change, to adapting to working during the pandemic, the focus is always on the patient experience and providing the best care we can.”
“We are still quite a small community-focused service, and we take pride in knowing each patient and their story.” 💖
You are truly amazing. On any given day there are challenges that you overcome with care and compassion all with our patients in mind. I is a privilege to have the opportunity to you with you and your team. 🩷
Kerrie you’re amazing and it’s a true privilege to have worked alongside you. CCS are so lucky to have you ❤️
Awesome Kerrie. You are an amazing nurse and a fantastic work colleague. You are admins glue x
Brilliant nurse and an even more brilliant human being.
A great Boss love you to bits ♥️
Brilliant nurse and human 🥰
A legend
Way to go Kerrie you were always so helpful when I worked over there xx
I am honoured n privileged to work along side this humble woman! Kerrie Mason's nursing knowledge is vast, she is patient focused. Treats all people the same patients nurses doctors consultants are all the same. Thank you Kerrie Mason for your love and dedication!!!
Awesome work Kerrie, as Justine said, one of the best x
Great work Kerrie
I loved being part of the oncology team and working with you Kerrie .
I worked at the Redcliffe Hospital for some years the patient care was excellent !
Well done Mrs Mason!
Keep up the good work Kerrie
One of the best.
Kerrie is also an absolute legend beyond the doors of the CCS ❤️ 🤩
Well done Kerrie x
Redcliffe Hospital cancer care , thank you for all you do 🫶
Thank you Kerrie - for your dedication, professionalism and support of people experiencing cancer.
It was always a pleasure to speak with you... even if was by phone
Do you know her Sharon Penboss-Jubbs?
🚶♀️➡️ A simple walk out the front door turned patient Jane's life upside down, but now she's using her experience to support others who have ongoing challenges following an ICU stay.
While the reason behind her fall is unknown, Jane was found at the bottom of her steep driveway unconscious, and she woke from a coma ten days later in the Redcliffe ICU.
Suffering internal injuries, multiple-organ sepsis, pneumonia and kidney failure, Jane unsurprisingly developed Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), a condition that can affect patients physically, mentally and emotionally after they have been discharged from the ICU. 😲❤️🩹
Jane has turned her pain into power and is now helping enhance ICU research at Redcliffe Hospital by encouraging others to join her at the upcoming Walk4PICS event on Saturday 27 September.
💐 ICU Follow-Up Clinic CNC Laura shares that recovery from critical illness continues long after discharge from hospital, knowing that some patients can experience PICS for many years.
"It's personally and professionally rewarding to be able to support patients on their recovery journey which is often invisible," Laura shares.
"The Walk4PICS is a great international initiative to raise awareness for this often-debilitating condition."
To find out more and join Jane and others on this walk, check out the @walk4pics website www.walk4pics.com/
What a fabulous initiative! ❤️
Well done Laura!
Thanks Jane and Laura! I had PICS too and it is definitely something that needs more awareness 🙌
Great work, well done Jane
Yay Jane!!
Well done Jane
