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Celebrities, smiles and celebrations as biggest ever Giving Day smashes target
On 12 June the RBWH Foundation held their most successful Giving Day, raising over $750,000, well in excess of the original $600,000 target.
TPCH junior doctor takes out 30 under 30 title
The Prince Charles Hospital orthopaedic surgery Principal House Officer Helena Franco can now add a prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 title to her list of achievements.
Comas explained by Dr Townsend
Can a patient dream or hear things while in a coma?
The apology that started a movement
It has been 15 years since the RBWH became the first hospital in Australia to apologise for the practice of forced adoption, triggering a nation-wide movement.
Best exercises to do for health and longevity
What are the best exercises for health and longevity? The exercises you will actually do and keep doing.
Redcliffe Hospital acknowledges stolen wages
Redcliffe Hospital has formally acknowledged the history of using stolen wages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders to build the hospital.
Redcliffe Hospital’s Maternity Services statement
Redcliffe Hospital has a proud tradition of safe and quality maternity care stretching back more than fifty years.
The top five nasty winter illnesses: what they are and recommended treatment
Dr Kanthi Vemuri discusses the top five nasty winter illnesses that are circulating at the moment, what they are, and recommended treatment.
New clinic providing specialist heart care closer to home
A new community outreach clinic is providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Brisbane North region with access to more culturally safe specialist cardiac care closer to home.
New Board Chair brings passion for health justice and equity
Bernard Curran brings wealth of experience as new Metro North Board Chair
Luenne’s career has taken her from the hotel quarantine program to Mental Health staff psychologist
Advanced staff psychologist Luenne Zielke provides psychological services to Mental Health and corporate services staff as well as Metro North’s Peer Responders.
Dr Renuka Sekar explains Rhesus disease
Rhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood attack her baby's blood cells.
How to get moving to improve your mood
Pine Rivers Community Health Centre Psychologist and fitness guru Chris Pomfret provides his tips for starting a regular exercise routine and staying interested.
App a breakthrough for diabetes foot ulcers
A new mobile phone app developed by clinicians and researchers at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and QUT is assisting with improved home-management of diabetic foot ulcers.
MRI team at Redcliffe shines
Since the MRI machine arrived at Redcliffe Hospital, the MRI team have been busy finding more ways to treat more patients sooner.
Simple, safe, and kind change for Redcliffe surgical patients
Redcliffe Hospital has made a change that should benefit most surgical patients. It follows international best practice, and it's simple, safe, and kind.
After undergoing a laryngectomy, Brien spent the next 18 years helping others going through the same thing
Brien supported patients right across the state using telehealth technology based in the Speech Pathology Department at RBWH. Patient feedback over the years has been glowing.
Metro North building health sector disaster resilience
Metro North Health is collaborating with the aged care sector to plan and prepare for disasters
Metro North building health sector disaster resilience
Metro North Health is collaborating with the aged care sector to plan and prepare for disasters
Yarning – connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and improving health outcomes
Yarning tables play an important role in providing culturally safe healthcare
Nurse and powerlifter Dale gives co-workers a lift
When nurse Dale Caust isn’t working to make a meaningful difference for patients at TPCH Mental Health, he is involved in the sport of powerlifting.
A childhood dream realised for Melanie
Dr Melanie Spratt has grown from baby ICU patient to heart researcher.
Immunising against RSV at Redcliffe
Redcliffe Hospital has joined the fight against RSV, a virus that is the most common cause of hospitalisation for infants and young children.
Training the next generation of great nurses
Every great nurse starts their career as a nursing student, and Redcliffe Hospital is proud to be playing its part in training the next generation of great nurses.
Strategies to support a colleague in distress
RBWH Wellbeing Specialist Dr Liz Crowe gives her 12 tips on how to best help a colleague who is upset.
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Dr Oonagh's workshops at Redcliffe Hospital are improving staff skills and knowledge, preparing them for real-life emergencies. 🚨🚑
Dr Oonagh leads hands-on workshops training staff on safer transfers for critically ill patients.
“I’m passionate about both education and retrieval medicine and am working to improve staff knowledge and patient outcomes in this area,” Dr Oonagh said.
From moving critically ill patients quickly with care and dignity to mastering teamwork and communication, these adrenaline-pumping scenarios are designed to feel very real to everyone involved.
“There was an ambulance on site for the workshop to enable participants to work together and with their QAS colleagues in an environment they may encounter in the real world.”🩺
Now in its third year, Dr Oonagh is eager to expand the reach of the workshops beyond Redcliffe Hospital to improve outcomes for more patients.
Dr Oonagh is awesome! Great work ☺️🥳
Cancer diagnosis and treatment can significantly impact a person's ability to manage everyday tasks at home and work. That's where cancer care occupational therapists (OTs) can help!
Specialised cancer OTs can help with the management of cancer-related fatigue, sleep difficulties, memory difficulties and a range of other factors that may limit participation in everyday tasks.
Bernadette is a cancer care OT who has been working at Redcliffe Hospital for the last 17 years, helping patients participate in everyday tasks and providing strategies to manage the impact of cancer and treatment side effects.
"Life doesn't stop when you're diagnosed with cancer. It's important to continue with meaningful and purposeful activity across the entire cancer care journey," says Bernadette.
It's OT week, and Redcliffe Hospital is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist in Cancer Care. If this interests you, apply now: smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RD597000
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