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New community mental health centre open in Spring Hill
Metro North Mental Health community services in the RBWH catchment have relocated to a new Spring Hill-based Centre, providing streamlined multidisciplinary care for consumers through a single location.
Rhonda retires after 52 years of nursing
Rhonda Purtill will soon be closing the chapter on her 52-year long nursing career.
Kids Pain Collaborative at Redcliffe Hospital
Clinicians from Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department are working with university researchers to develop an improved model of pain management in children.
Green Metro North takes home sustainability gong at Queensland Health Excellence Awards
Metro North Health has been acknowledged for its sustainability excellence at the 2024 Queensland Health Excellence Awards.
Why do hospital falls happen and how can we prevent them?
Falls in hospital can lead to extended stays. There are some practical strategies bedside nurses can implement to prevent falls.
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
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Meet patient Geoffrey. He's affectionately known as 'Wombat' and has called STARS home since January. 👋
When he leaves hospital, he is looking forward to getting back to the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, where he is the logbook administrator.
“I’ve been involved in amateur radio clubs for many years. I love being able to talk to people all over the world, from the Maldives to Turkey to Illinois. We talk about our previous working lives, our hobbies and other interests.”
“Many of the Americans I talk to are really interested in our native animals, which is also a love of mine. I particularly like macropods, but also the platypus and, of course, the wombat.”
Despite his health challenges, Geoffrey remains optimistic about the future. 🥰
“You just have to stay positive and think about getting better. My motto is from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, ‘Always look on the bright side of life’.”
“There are a lot of people worse off than me.”
All The Credit of my recovery : Should go to all firstly the Neurosurgical Team at the RBWH, They were Brilliant . Then I had Awesome Doctors and Exceptional Nurses of Ward 4A in STARS , also the Delightful Angie , Dan, Ashlee and the rest of the Wonderful Physio and OT Teams . They are all STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in my eyes.
Onya Wombat. Keep your chin up. I wish you more of that strength and resilience that has got you through to now. Keep going beautiful soul.
Geoff, you were one of my favourite patients! I’m so glad to see you doing so well.
Good attitude to have wombat
Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey and approach Wombat! I didn't know there was amateur radio clubs - sounds great!
In 1965, the Rolling Stones couldn't get any 'Satisfaction', Mary Poppins was 'Practically Perfect', and on 30 June, Redcliffe Hospital opened its doors to provide healthcare for the Redcliffe Peninsula. 🏥
🎉 Over the last few weeks, current and former staff have been celebrating the hospital's 60th anniversary, including long-serving staff member Karen.
Currently Nurse Unit Manager of the Transit Lounge, Karen has used the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on her long association with the hospital.
"I was one of the last cohorts who trained on site here at Redcliffe back in the late 80s and have seen some remarkable changes over the years to both the hospital and the local area," Karen said.
"Nursing has evolved considerably in the last 30+ years through advances in technology, an expanded scope of work, increased focus on patient-centred care, and more recently, when Redcliffe Hospital transitioned to our digital health system last year."
As one of the fastest-growing areas of South East Queensland, the hospital is changing to keep pace with the needs of the community it serves.
"Our workforce has also grown and diversified to meet the evolving healthcare demands of the community, particularly as the population ages and health needs become more complex," Karen said.
"Redcliffe Hospital is an important part of the community and a lovely place to work. It's been great talking to other staff and patients recently about what the hospital means to them."
Thanks to Redcliffe Hospital staff past and present for their contributions. Here's to a bright future caring for the people of the Redcliffe Peninsula. 💗
I was actually in the Transit Lounge last Monday afternoon, waiting on prescriptions and blood test results! All the staff there went out of their way, to track down the blood test results from the doctor. This is not usually part of their job, but they still rang around and followed up as it was important before I was actually discharged! After spending 3 days in Redcliffe Hospital from last Saturday in the Resuscitation Unit, Short Stay Unit and then in a ward…I can’t sing highly enough the praises for the medical teams and nurses 👏 I was treated with care and compassion, and even though it is always a busy hospital…the care given to me in those 3 days was exemplary! Now, the follow up care plan for the next 6 weeks has been established, I know that I will still be looked after by the medical team. Many thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Redcliffe Hospital 🙏
Great acknowledgment for the wonderful service you give to the community Karen. It's been my pleasure to work with you knowing your goal is patient care and you are just a beautiful human being 💜
Congrats beautiful Karen. Well deserved ♥️🎉♥️
She is awesome! Congratulations Karen My first ever NUM ❤️
Redcliffe Hospital Icon ❤️
Congrats on an amazing career Karen. Definitely the most caring Nurse and best NUM I’ve had the pleasure of working with😊
What an absolute powerhouse! Loved working with you 20 yrs ago Karen as much as I love working with you now. You are so hard working and a brilliant role model for so many. 👏
Wonderfull Nurse
Beautiful Karen
Lookin good Kazza ❤️
Congrats great work loved working under you
Seeing you in action all those years ago and then meeting you again on the interview panel.... Best person for the job! Go girl!!!
So glad to be working with an amazing person like Karen ❤️❤️ We’re all truly blessed to have a mentor like you Karen 😇😇
The ladies at transit lounge an the staff at oncology are amazing and I can't thank them enough, to have the removal go wrong an a 2nd operation to keep me alive at the main hospital 🏥 wasn't much fun to be sitting in transit, the ladies at the desk many thanks 🙏, the floor manager Ingrid an Sharon the head nurse/coach,it can get pretty hectic in the chemo treatment buzzers going, they should be wearing footy jerseys 😁 instead of scrubs, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, don't let the hard days win
You’re amazing Karen 💕
Superstar!
Frances Morrison Frances Morrison💚
Couldn't have picked a better person to reflect on her time at Redcliffe. Karen is the most amazing example of leadership, kindness and compassion for her patients and fellow colleagues. Thank you 🙏 xx
Go Karen! We’re so lucky to have you at Redcliffe 🤩🥰
Hands downs your one of the best leaders I have had the opportunity to work under. Keep shining bright ❤️
A great nurse & NUM
Congratulations Karen.. such well deserved recognition for your wonderful contribution & work ethic. You are one of the best…Caring & compassionate to both the patients & staff .
Oh my gosh! Karen Chippendall- you are one of the best nurse leaders I have ever worked with! Thank u for your amazing service xxx
Congratulations Karen I always loved working with you over the many years x