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Four very good reasons to get your flu vaccination
As we head into flu season, our experts highlight the risks of influenza, as well as the rewards of getting vaccinated.
New fellowship set to co-design resources to improve birth process for families
Redcliffe Hospital Senior Staff Specialist Associate Professor Alka Kothari is working to co-design resources that see more supports for fathers and partners during the birth process.
TPCH anaesthetists make a clinical sustainable switch for a greener future
The Prince Charles Hospital is Queensland’s first hospital, and the first large tertiary hospital in Australia, to decommission its use of reticulated nitrous oxide anaesthetic gas for environmental purposes.
Hyperbaric supervisor Bob takes patients on a ‘deep dive’
After a decorated naval career, Bob Campbell is still using his diving skills as a senior hyperbaric chamber supervisor at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Pride in Metro North launch
Pride in Metro North Executive Sponsor Grant Carey-Ide welcomes the Pride in Metro North initiative and the support it will provide to the Metro North LGBTQIA+ community.
Serving up Easter treats
Food Services at Redcliffe Hospital is working with the Easter Bunny again this year.
From pastry chef to nurse, Barry’s second career takes the cake.
Despite appearing worlds apart, Barry has found that his pastry chef career shares some similarities with being a health professional.
Keeping staff safer at work
Joe Fiorello is Redcliffe Hospital's Occupational Violence Prevention Advisor - he's been helping make staff safer at work for more than 17 years.
It’s a walk in the park for Caboolture occupational therapist Katie
For Caboolture Hospital occupational therapist Katie, her career as a professional race walker comes in handy as she walks the hallways visiting and treating patients
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre help Christopher to take to the sky
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS assisted Christopher Hills in managing his cerebral palsy related pain so he could continue his work flying drones.
Staff Profile: Paul Justice
Paul Justice is part of the Metro North Mental Health Peer workforce, working as a Peer Assistant in DIR Recovery Support.
Inclusive approach brings out the best
Michelle is neurodiverse and celebrates her Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) as her superpower. It often is. However, traditional job interviews have long been her kryptonite.
Kim’s a champion for diversity
Kim Walker is a champion for diversity.
Why is there a surge in Ross River virus and what do you need to know if you’ve been infected?
Epidemic polyarthritis, commonly known as Ross River virus, is a disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitos.
A smile goes a long way
Kindness and a friendly smile have seen Redcliffe Hospital Acting Nurse/Midwife Educator Kate Ducrou recognised as the latest #IamRedcliffe Team of the Month winner.
Beat the heat with what you eat
When it’s hot, we feel less hungry, but research tells us that our body’s hunger hormones and signals don’t change, so it’s important to still eat in the heat.
Staff shine at Excellence Awards
Care of older people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with heart and lung disease were in spotlight on Friday 15 December as Metro North Health celebrated its annual Staff Excellence Awards.
Santa comes to Redcliffe
Santa has paid a visit to Redcliffe Hospital, with some help from Raise it for Redcliffe and local radio station Bridge FM.
Redcliffe Hospital celebrates Teams of the Month
Redcliffe Hospital is celebrating its Central Sterilising Department and Theatre Bookings team.
Redcliffe thanks volunteer chaplains
Redcliffe Hospital has said thank you to its team of dedicated volunteer chaplains with a special morning tea for Pastoral Care Week.
Community raises $200k for Redcliffe
Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day has raised more than $200,000, thanks to the hard work and generous support of hospital staff and the Peninsula community.
More research at Redcliffe thanks to fellowship grants
Redcliffe Hospital dietitian Alyce Nissen has over ten years' experience working with surgical patients in her profession, and she knows better than most that the healthier a patient is before surgery, the easier and faster their recovery will be.
Research Symposium success for Redcliffe Hospital
Redcliffe Hospital’s latest Research Symposium has again showcased the depth and diversity of research and quality improvement activities underway at one of Queensland’s busiest hospitals.
Caring for our community by being greener and cleaner
Metro North Health provides care to a community of almost 900,00 patients and families. Our business is people and our plan is to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable environment for our staff, patients and community.
A warm welcome to Redcliffe for new starters
Redcliffe Hospital welcomed sixteen new staff members this month – all joining the #IamRedcliffe team at an orientation session in the hospital's Education Centre.
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For Redcliffe Hospital Allied Health assistant and Army Reservist Cassady, Anzac Day is a solemn and important opportunity to pay tribute to those who served.
Having dedicated 20 years of his life to his military career, Cassady has seen both the best and the very worst of what humans are capable of.
“Mateship is the greatest thing about the Army experience. You bond over things that most people will never encounter,” he says.
“During my time serving, I’ve been deployed overseas in peacekeeping capacities and been involved in many domestic operations, including disaster response. These days I mainly instruct on land combat modules, initial employment training and I am small arms instructor.”
Today and every day, Metro North recognises and commemorates the sacrifices of our Anzacs. Lest we forget.
Respect to you and your comrades. Lest we forget.
Proud of you Mate
Thanks Cassady, for your service 🇦🇺 🇳🇿
Love this - thank you Cassady
What a great guy..thankyou
Lest we forget .
Thank u for your service
Lest we forget
Thank you for your service Cassady🫡
Many service people in Redcliffe.
Love it Cass! Post seen in CQ ☺️👍🏼
Lest we forget. 🌺🌹🌷
Damn the lighting was unkind in this pic 🤣
Well done Cass!
Thank you for your service Cass 🙏
Thank you for your service Cassady 🙏
Lest We Forget
Thank you
Thank you. 🙏🙏
Lest we forget
Dr Alan Yan is an emergency department doctor at Redcliffe Hospital and the new chair of Metro North Health’s Clinical Council.
“Essentially, the Clinical Council is a voice for all staff,” Dr Alan said.
“Clinical council seeks input from staff and presents it to senior leaders to consider as part of planning, delivering and improving hospital services.”
“Frontline staff know better than anyone what’s working well in caring for patients and areas where there are challenges.”
Dr Alan said Clinical Council met regularly with hospital and health service executives and board members about ways to make Metro North Health even better.
“Regardless of role, everyone plays an important part in our hospital community, and deserve to have their say,” Dr Alan said.
Read more about Dr Alan and the Metro North Clinical Council here: metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/news/new-clinical-council
Congratulations Dr Yan, great choice for the Chair role 👏
Not only a great doctor but a genuinely nice person who actually cares about people in general and a man who I have the utmost respect for 🙏
Beautiful gentleman and leader😊🙌
THE BEST BEST BEST!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE ALAN!!!!!!!! The most wonderful soul and human!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #fangirlling
Love your work Alan…you are an inspiration for many of us..💐
Dr Yan is one of our best and a wonderful human being .. always supporting staff initiatives 🙏
Well done Al, you are a respected and valued leader and colleague 👏🏼🤍
Great to see your contribution continuing to grow. Congratulations! A
A true gentleman and a great doctor
An amazing Dr with a beautiful soul too
Great work - co-ordination, communication, care
Congratulations
Good choice!!
Congratulations Alan on the opportunity
Do they have back specialist there
An amazing leader. You are appreciated. So approachable! Thanks for being you Alan
Thank you Alan your amazing
Congratulations. ❤️❤️
Melanie De Greef
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Amazing Dr and doing deadly work, awesome to work with..