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RBWH welcomes Australia-first radiation technology

An Australia-first state-of-the-art radiation treatment system has now commenced service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and is allowing clinicians to provide more accurate, higher dosage radiation treatment to patients.

21 February 2023|

Leveling up gender equality within Metro North

Metro North Health have commenced an exciting new project aimed at promoting gender equality in the medical profession. Level Up aims to support medical women in training to reach senior positions over the course of their career through providing mentoring, leadership development programs, and specific pathways for reporting discrimination.

17 January 2023|

Non-urgent planned care postponed

Queensland is currently experiencing a COVID surge and our staff are prioritising the care of severely unwell patients. To do this, we have postponed some planned surgery and outpatient care.  

8 July 2022|

Mini-brains set to revolutionise epilepsy treatment

Researchers at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the University of Queensland (UQ) are trialling a new technology which is set to help epilepsy patients find the best treatment for their condition sooner.

19 April 2022|

RBWH fever clinic relocation

Tomorrow, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital fever clinic will be relocating to the RNA Showgrounds from its current temporary location at QUT Kelvin Grove.

3 February 2022|

Celebrating our tiniest patients on World Prematurity Day

On 17 November, we celebrated World Prematurity Day and the amazing work of our Neonatology Intensive Care and Special Care Units. The theme of World Prematurity Day for 2021 was “Zero separation: Act now! Keep parents and babies born too soon together”.

10 December 2021|

$10M Herston Biofabrication Institute Opens

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and Metro North Health staff officially opened the Herston Biofabrication Institute this week, set to advance healthcare research and technologies in Queensland.

24 February 2021|

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1 week ago

Rick’s wish was to go fishing off the Redcliffe Jetty 🎣

For Rick, fishing has always been a source of solace and serenity, and the prospect of casting his line off the Redcliffe Jetty filled him with anticipation and joy. Surrounded by his loved ones, son Aaron, daughter Kaitlin, his beloved granddaughter and his dog Tarni, it was a peaceful day spent by the water with his fishing rod in hand and his granddaughter and Tarni nestled on his lap.

The first tug on the line brought a burst of excitement, with Rick reeling in the line only to find the bait still clinging to the hook. His daughter Kaitlin couldn’t help but laugh and exclaim “Oh look, you’ve caught a prawn!’’ The unexpected catch brought a wave of amusement as laughter filled the air.

Thanks to the wonderful Ambulance Wish Queensland team Bethany and Sue, and nurse Ellie from Redcliffe Hospital palliative care for making this possible for Rick. ♥️
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Rick’s wish was to go fishing off the Redcliffe Jetty 🎣
 
For Rick, fishing has always been a source of solace and serenity, and the prospect of casting his line off the Redcliffe Jetty filled him with anticipation and joy. Surrounded by his loved ones, son Aaron, daughter Kaitlin, his beloved granddaughter and his dog Tarni, it was a peaceful day spent by the water with his fishing rod in hand and his granddaughter and Tarni nestled on his lap.
 
The first tug on the line brought a burst of excitement, with Rick reeling in the line only to find the bait still clinging to the hook. His daughter Kaitlin couldn’t help but laugh and exclaim “Oh look, you’ve caught a prawn!’’ The unexpected catch brought a wave of amusement as laughter filled the air.  
 
Thanks to the wonderful Ambulance Wish Queensland team Bethany and Sue, and nurse Ellie from Redcliffe Hospital palliative care for making this possible for Rick. ♥️

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Thank you for sharing our story Metro North Health and we thank you for partnering with Ambulance Wish Queensland and for your support of our program💛🦋🚑

Well done to all who made this happen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Well done to all, you all are a great team to help our patients 🙏

This is beautiful 🥹

This is holistic compassionate care at its finest. Thank you to all who made this possible,not just for Rick but his family too. ❤

That's beautiful

On behalf of humanity, thank you to the entire team. Your care and compassion is not lost on anyone.

That’s great healthcare. Well done

That’s amazing !

Bless 💕💕

Community spirit. Well done Reddy hospital and Qld Ambulance for bringing a moment of joy to Rick.

What a wonderful experience for Rick and his family .. well done all ❤️

What a beautiful memory for his family to have of Rick. And such a lovely day it would have been for Rick. Thanks to his nurses and of course Ambulance Wish Queensland...well done everyone ❤️

Great one

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Awesome 🥰🥰

Awww that is so special. 💕

How heart-warming ❤️

This is so beautiful ❤️❤️ thank you for making this possible and for all the work that you do xxx

Ahhh this is so beautiful. Bless him, I hope he absolutely loved it ♥️♥️

The dog staring at him so cute 🥹😍

This is just so bloody beautiful.

This is just wonderful Putting the care in healthcare

Wonderful ♥️

Such a beautiful act of human kindness❤️

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3 weeks ago

The Discharge Planning and Coordination Unit (DPCU) at Redcliffe Hospital is a specialist team of Clinical Nurses dedicated to assisting patients in their transition from hospital to home. 🏥 > 🏠

Nurse Unit Manager, Karen, and the team provide patient focussed post-discharge care and/or support linking patients with external community services, whilst providing discharge planning advice, education and support to all areas of the hospital.

"Our goal is to provide safe and efficient discharge planning to facilitate the timely discharge of patients from Redcliffe Hospital whilst supporting patient flow," Karen said.
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The Discharge Planning and Coordination Unit (DPCU) at Redcliffe Hospital is a specialist team of Clinical Nurses dedicated to assisting patients in their transition from hospital to home. 🏥 > 🏠

Nurse Unit Manager, Karen, and the team provide patient focussed post-discharge care and/or support linking patients with external community services, whilst providing discharge planning advice, education and support to all areas of the hospital.

Our goal is to provide safe and efficient discharge planning to facilitate the timely discharge of patients from Redcliffe Hospital whilst supporting patient flow, Karen said.

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Good job Karen. 🥰

The DCPU is in very good hands 👏🥰👏🥰👏🥰👏🥰 Thank you team for all you do to help our community get back out and be healthy.

Karen and team you are doing a fantastic job. Well done 💐🙏

Fantastic team a pleasure to work alongside you all

Karen has always shown a commitment to excellence, and has such passion for her work. A great leader indeed!

Awesome work Karen!

Well done Karen your team do a great job and make our jobs on the ward so much easier.

Well done Karen. You are the one of the most loving caring human. Your team is very lucky to have you as their leader.

Karen Chippindall and the team are amazing!

Congratulations Karen, you and your team do an amazing job. Thank you for all that you do ❤️

Well done Karen!

Thank you

A fantastic team and thank you for everything you do Karen

Great job karen

An amazing team that is led by a champion.

This is awesome Karen !!!!

This lady and her team are amazing!!

Go Karen and team!!!

Wonderful Team. Led by a beautiful natured snd caring lady🌻

Beautiful Karen ❤️❤️

Kellie Farrell

Way to go Karen..

#personcentredcare❤️ #dvpersoncentredcare❤️ #homelesspersoncentredcare❤️

WTG Chippy x

Karen Chippindall

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