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Working together for our jarjums
Metro North Health have partnered with Koobara Kindergarten to provide opportunistic healthcare access that encompasses holistic wellbeing for jarjums (children) and their families.
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.
Olympic spirit shines at STARS
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.
Yarning to reduce take own leave events in First Nations patients
Yarning to reduce take own leave events in First Nations patients presenting to the Emergency Department-presenting the qualitative themes and co-design of the Deadly RED project.
QUT Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Academy
A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.
Whole Genome Sequencing pilot helps patients and families of rare disease
A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.
The ‘immense’ power of reading to babies in intensive care
Little Royal Readers at RBWH NICU exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to holistic care, where the simple act of reading becomes so much more than just words.
$8 million investment for RBWH mental health emergency care
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Centre (PEC) will receive an $8 million funding boost to improve its facilities for Queenslanders in mental health crisis.
New SMS service provides back-pocket alcohol and drug support
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support has serviced Queenslanders for over 30 years, and is now expanding its offering to a SMS support service.
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
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Today's readers are tomorrow's leaders, and the generous Redcliffe Hospital community has given them an extra boost. 🧑⚕️📖
The team at the hospital's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit encouraged the community to donate books as part of Indigenous Literacy Day, and were inundated with publications for all ages, that will be shared with children at the Koobara Kindy and Preschool in Taigum. 🚸
Proud Yidinji and Mamu woman Leicha works alongside Director of Facility Services Janene and other members of the Reconciliation Action Plan working group to develop initiatives like the book donation program.
👉 As well as initiating positive projects, Leicha's role as Indigenous Nurse Navigator ensures culturally and clinically appropriate care is provided for all of our identified patients.
"Breaking down system barriers for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients helps them receive better education and access to their healthcare needs."
"These books will help little ones learn and grow, now and into the future."
When April walked the wards as a nurse, she never knew her interest in wound care would turn into a whole new career path in podiatry. 🦶 👣
As an Advanced Podiatrist, April works with teams including infectious diseases, vascular, orthopaedic, endocrinology, diabetes and a number of allied health colleagues at both Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital.
"In my 13 years as a Podiatrist, I have worked with patients with a number of unique conditions relating to their feet, ankles and lower limbs," April shares.
"People who have an interest in physiotherapy and rehabilitation should consider a career in podiatry as there are so many physiological and structural connections that relate back to our feet."
An exciting new Podiatrist Trainee Program for podiatry students has opened, with those looking for a leg-up in a new career encouraged to apply here. 👇
smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-656185
Beautiful lady - you do an amazing job April xxx
Spring might have sprung, but Director of Emergency Services at Redcliffe Hospital Dr Alan Yan said the hospital is still seeing lots of patients, including many for respiratory illnesses common in winter. 🌼
With our ED doors always open, it is worth remembering that some of our other emergency care options might work better for lower acuity needs - including our Virtual Emergency Care Service and Satellite Health Centres.
“We are facing higher than usual demands due to respiratory illnesses and a higher presentation of our frail community members," he said.
“If you are needing emergency care, we will always be here for you, but please consider some alternatives if you have minor or non-urgent health concerns.”
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We are so lucky that our wonderful doctors and nurses are there for us. Could never do that kind of work.
Great job, your dedication to emergency services is truly inspiring, you and your team are making a difference🥰
I'd like to give thanks to the ladies in transit lounge an the staff at oncology department level 4 wasn't easy to go back there, many thanks, don't just get thu the day smile 😁 thu an boost morale, keep kicking goals, special thanks to Ingrid an Sharon
It is essential to prioritize the well-being of hospital staff when they are unwell. By doing so, we can facilitate their recovery and ensure they return to work as soon as possible.
So frustrating for the staff I imagine. They (patients) carry on about wait times they’re only long because much effort is directed to people that could be seen elsewhere.
You for a great job
Thank you Dr Yan!
I've had the unfortunate privilege of accompanying two relatives into Redcliffe Emergency with fractures, including one your team urgently checked a potential head injury in addition to the broken bones. In both cases, your team were very diligent, efficient and kind. Thank you!
In other words, 'go find a GP' for your petty or non-urgent stuff. One picky-bit. Run these sorts of things past a non-medical person first. Would every tradie or Old Fart or teenager or immigrant know the meaning of stuff like "lower acuity needs"?
You’re doing a great job there Al. What a Legend. One of the best I have worked with at PAH ED. Well done Doc👏👏
Great picture Kimberly Elizabeth of Dr Yan
YESSSSSSSSS ALAN 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
What a legend!!!!!!!!!!!
One of our very best Dr Alan Yan 🙏
Following a recent visit, I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism of the ED staff. Despite cuts and shortages their person commitments and patient-focus remain.👍
Exactly
i just got rid of my Thyroid disease, Alot of people are still suffering from this disease because of what the medical doctors say when they found out you have Thyroid disease (there is no complete cure for Thyroid) which is not true I was cured by 👇👇👇👇👇 Doctor Williams
The administration of the Emergency Department needs a review and whilst the staff continue to work against the odds, the Directive issued by the Minister re funding to be cut if a patient stays longer than 24 hours in the department remains extremely questionable. I also note that there's a new Director of Medcine but overall, the Hospital Boards structure (State wide) needs to be reviews.
thank you so much, after taking your medication🌿 for one week as you said the Herpes was eliminate, am really grateful 💯 👇👇👇 Doctor Williams