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Sharing skills in medication safety
After years of building capacity in medication safety within Metro North, Redcliffe Hospital’s Pharmacy Director is now assisting rural and regional hospitals.
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth on home turf
Caboolture Hospital midwife gives birth at Caboolture Hospital
Olly’s a star for staff wellbeing
Olly Haug from Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Therapy team knows that good patient care starts with staff wellbeing and a strong workplace culture.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Anton giving voice to Redcliffe Hospital consumers
Redcliffe Hospital's Consumer Representative Group provide feedback and suggestion to improve patient care.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
Baby Arthur goes home in time for World Prematurity Day
Baby Arthur, born at just over 28 weeks, has been able to go home with the help of the RBWH NeoHOME program.
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A new FibroScan tool for patients at Redcliffe Hospital is making it easier to assess liver health, with CNC Phoebe playing a key role in securing the technology. 🫶
"The FibroScan machine provides immediate information about both liver stiffness and fat content to the specialists and patients on the day of their appointment," Phoebe shared.
"It tells us what the liver ‘feels’ like, whereas radiology imaging only shows what the liver ‘looks’ like. This helps us to treat patients by indicating any scarring or advanced fibrosis, among other conditions."
Phoebe is part of the team at Redcliffe Hospital, focusing primarily on early diagnosis of liver disease. She continues on her quest to be a part of the global goal to eliminate hepatitis C as a threat by 2030. 💖
#ShoutoutSaturday to Phoebe and her dedication to hepatology at Redcliffe Hospital.
Great work, Phoebe
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Wow .. so Dr Julian de Looze, Clinical Director of the Royal Brisbane and Wimens Hospital owns a gay US strip club run by a man who is one of the country’s worst rapists. Even after he was convicted Dr de Looze texted the criminal in jail . And did nothing about when women make complaints to his company. GREAT JOB on keeping a misogynist and enabler as a Dr at our Women’s Hospital ! Disgusting
𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨 Dr Akhigbe natural healing, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 , 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐬 , 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐨 , 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 . 𝐈 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟. 👇👇 Dr Akhigbe natural healing
We are excited to introduce you to the Redcliffe Hospital Nurse of the Year, Fiona 🏆
Fiona is an orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) who uses her advanced skills to review patients at the Specialist Outpatient Department (SOPD).
In her 23 years of nursing, Fiona has worked with many remarkable colleagues whom she's learnt from. Today, she encourages young nurses to find strong mentors to help them develop their skills.
Fiona epitomises what a team player should be, and during her career was integral in establishing the nurse-led clinic model at Redcliffe Hospital in 2017, and she went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in 2021. 🧑⚕️
Reflecting on her recent award, Fiona is grateful for the experiences she's had and the teams she's worked with.
"Thank you to all my colleagues who continue to dig deep and work hard alongside me every day," Fiona says.
"You make the days easier, and the patients' experience better, and you all deserve awards too!"
Congratulations Fiona 💝
Congratulations fiona!
Brilliant job Fiona - well deserved!
Congratulations Fiona, well deserved 👏
The care and compassion you showed my son Lucas earlier in the year did not go unnoticed, you were so kind and patient with him. Congratulations on an amazing achievement ❤️
Congratulations to you. You are one amazing nurse. This award is truly well deserved 🩷
Congratulations Fiona!
Congratulations Fiona.
Congratulations Fiona 👏
Congratulations Fiona.
Congratulations to a much deserving nurse. Well done Fiona. What an awesome achievement 🥂🥳👏🎉
Congratulations Fee, well done . Most deserving.
Congratulations Fiona. Such a lovely lady 💕
Definitely well deserved what a champion of a nurse, so glad to be able to sit and talk with you throughout my nursing journey Fiona. CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐
Congratulations Fiona
Congratulations Fi! You’re amazing!
Massive congratulations to Fiona, an outstanding nurse and team player Good job
Congratulations Fiona, well deserved. Your dedication, professionalism and compassion is truly a credit to the amazing CNC that you are ⭐️
Congratulations Fiona. Well deserved 💐💐
Well done Fee!
Congratulations you certainly deserve the recognition 🙏
Congrats Fiona you are amazing
Congratulations Fioona
Congratulations Fiona! ⭐️
congratulations Fiona! you do an amazing job 👏👏
Donation Specialist Nurse, Barb knows that conversations about death can be difficult, but has seen firsthand how they sometimes lead to the ultimate gift of kindness for others. ❤️🩹
Barb is a nurse of 36 years, starting her journey as a student. Over the years, she has built many relationships with patients and their loved ones at Redcliffe and Caboolture hospitals. 🥰
"My main role is supporting families and staff within the ICU when we can offer organ donation," she shares.
"I have talked with many families and heard stories of their loved ones' wish to donate."
"It warms my heart when I can help a family as they move through their own grief to give consent for organ and tissue donation."
💞 Steve made the decision to donate his wife's organs after they had conversations before her untimely passing in 2022, and he continues to advocate for this important cause.
"Around eight in ten families say yes to donation when they know their family member is on the donor register, but this drops to four in ten when they don't know if their family member wanted to donate," Steve says.
"It's so important to have the conversation with your family, as well as registering, because while four in five people support organ donation, only one in three are registered."
"I've been humbled by the support our family have received from the Donate Life team and encourage everyone to have the conversation today."
Click here for more information www.donatelife.gov.au/
Barb ❤️
Honoured to have worked with you Barb!
Nicely done Steve and the always fabulous Barb 👏👏👏 DonateLife 🩷
Barb is both Wonderful and inspiring.
Organ donation means a lot to me and my family as my father donated his organs earlier in the year. We received incredible support from the donate life team at SCUH
Absolute legends! Always have the conversation. It's so important
Did my Training with Barbara Williams she’s a fab person to have on the team ❤️
Lovely story Barb they are very lucky to have you on the team 🥰💕
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😇 Angles
This is a conversation everyone should have with loved ones. I wish Australia would adopt an Opt Out policy so that donation was a given, respecting the rights of people to opt out if they so desired. Think of how many more lives could be saved by this simple act. 
Celebrity Barbara!!!!
Legend Barb, great work ❤️
Thanks Barb. I friend of mine recently received an organ donation and it's changed her life. Thank you to all donors and their families xx
Fantastic work Barb Barbara Williams 💕
Thank you for all you do Barb Barbara Williams 😘😘
Barbara Williams 💕💕💕💕
Steve Pardey 💎
Barb is an amazing asset to our team. It takes very special people to be able to have these conversations. Thank you to all the donation specialists nurses.
Jayne McRostie
Still got it Barb! Thanks for your long time dedication!
It’s Barbara!!!! Amazing work ❤️❤️
What a wonderful role you play in supporting & changing lives of those in your care. You’re amazing!
Barbara Williams ♥️
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