October 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director
Thank you for warmly welcoming me into the Acting Executive Director role over the past few weeks while Gillian Nasato enjoys a well-deserved break.RBWH welcomes first quadruplets in nine years
For the first time in more than nine years, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital has welcomed a set of quadruplets into the world.Putting the kindness in our care
RBWH staff are always going above and beyond to provide the best and kindest care to our patients. This was the case recently when a 37-year-old Bundaberg man with cancer ...Celebrating 45 years of service to the RBWH Occupational Therapy team!
Recently, the RBWH Occupational Therapy team celebrated a very special milestone, with three of their senior staff members reaching 15 years of service to RBWH.The gift of art
RBWH patient Ross Connelly didn’t think he was going to live to meet his granddaughter, but thanks to the team at RBWH, STARS, the Princess Alexandra Hospital, and an incredible ...R U OK? Day
On the 8 September, RBWH turned yellow for R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is the R U OK? Foundation’s national day of action where they remind Australian’s ...New technology for the NICU
The RBWH Grantley Stable Neonatology Unit is the proud owner of two new video laryngoscopes thanks to a successful funding grant from the Humpty Dumpty Foundation.Game on for Jersey Day
Staff from across RBWH donned their favourite sports jerseys on Friday 2 September for Donate Life’s Jersey Day.Farewell and good luck, Emma Babao
After spending 20 years working at RBWH, and nearly 30 years of service to Queensland Health, RBWH Clinical Nurse Consultant Emma Babao has said goodbye to her Team Royal family. ...
August 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director
The past month has been an incredibly busy time for RBWH. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing commitment to our patients and each other.Spotlight on: Orthotics and Prosthetic Department
The RBWH Orthotic and Prosthetic Department may be hidden away, but they are certainly a busy team! Between the eight clinicians, four technicians and one clinical assistant, the team were ...North Lakes Cancer Care team improves care for geriatric patients
With so much happening at RBWH’s main facility in Herston, it’s important to showcase the work of our amazing teams at our satellite facilities too, such as the North Lakes ...Showcasing Aboriginal culture through language
Last month, the RBWH Closing the Gap Committee attended a workshop at the State Library of Queensland to learn about Aboriginal language. The activity was organised in response to one ...Women’s and Newborn Services digs deep for Sri Lanka
RBWH staff member Ashan Fernando and the team in Women’s and Newborn Services have banded together to collect donations to send to Sri Lanka during the current economic crisis. ...Neurology team gives RBWH patient a second chance at life
Every day, teams across RBWH give patients a second chance at life thanks to their expertise and quick thinking. The Neurology and Stoke team at RBWH did just that recently, ...Celebrating NAIDOC Week at RBWH
Despite Tier 3 COVID restrictions postponing many of RBWH’s planned NAIDOC Week celebrations, the hospital was still able to celebrate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community during this culturally ...RBWH Foundation and ADCO Constructions partnership refurbishes RBWH Patient Terrace
The outdoor garden area on Level 5 of the RBWH Dr James Mayne Building has been gifted its own ‘Backyard Blitz’ thanks to the RBWH Foundation and ADCO Constructions.
July 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director
The hospital came to life on Wednesday 15 June, with staff from all areas getting involved in fitness challenges, bake sales, and even some dancing on live television. Thank you ...RBWH launches Reconciliation Action Plan
On Wednesday 1 June, RBWH made history with the launch of our very first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during Reconciliation Week.Anaesthetic team leads the way in fighting climate change
As part of their commitment to sustainability, the RBWH Anaesthetic Department has made an exciting decision to remove anaesthetic volatile agent Desflurane from use in the hospital. This is set ...Rugby league legend returns to say thank you to 8AN team
An unusually quiet Sunday in mid-May left 8AN staff teeming with pride after ex-patient and professional rugby league player Andrew Fifita dropped in with a surprise gift.Keeping RBWH healthy and tasty
Ever wondered who conceptualises and creates the fabulous array of food at Café Royale? Meet Dawn Hargrave, RBWH Retail Chef!Metro North Staff Shout Out
Every day we hear stories of individuals and teams who are putting the Metro North Values into action – VIA VIPs! Their actions are building a culture of resilience, support ...Brightening RBWH with Crazy socks 4 Docs
You may have seen some colourful socks around RBWH on Friday 3 June, with staff across the hospital donning their craziest socks for doctor’s mental health.Celebrating research excellence at RBWH
The awards attracted 71 phenomenal submissions and showcases the diverse and far-reaching research projects conducted by individual researchers and teams from across Metro North.Professor Stuart Pegg named as Queensland Great
Former RBWH Director of the Adult Burns Unit Emeritus Professor Dr Stuart Pegg AM has recently joined the illustrious ranks of Queensland Great. The Queensland Greats Awards honour individuals for ...Team Royal helps the RBWH Foundation raise $500,000
Team Royal’s passion and commitment for patient care and life-saving research has once again inspired an outpouring of support for RBWH Foundation Giving Day 2022, helping push the final tally ...RBWH Foundation awarded Philanthropic Foundation of the Year
The RBWH Foundation has been announced as inaugural Philanthropic Foundation of the Year by the Queensland Community Foundation in recognition of its commitment to advancing patient care and life-saving research ...News in brief
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May 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director
May has been a month of celebrations at RBWH as we recognise our staff for the amazing work they do every day. On 6 May, we said thank you to ...Did you Catch the Chief?
Metro North Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alanna Geary got her steps in for a great cause during the recent Catch the Chief initiative as part of International Day of ...Admin staff keep RBWH ticking!
On 6 May, RBWH celebrated the incredible administration staff who play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the hospital for Administrative Professionals Day.Cheers to our nurses and midwives
Nurses and midwives are the backbone of RBWH and earlier this month we celebrated their amazing contribution for International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 ...Australia-first robotic bronchoscopy set to provide earlier detection of lung cancer
New robotic technology at RBWH is allowing clinicians to diagnose lung cancer earlier than ever before, meaning patients can commence life-saving treatment sooner.Mini-brains revolutionise epilepsy treatment
Researchers at RBWH and the University of Queensland (UQ) are trialling a new technology set to help epilepsy patients find the best treatment for their condition sooner.Youth cancer patients make some noise
Adolescents and young adults undergoing cancer treatment made some noise with a very special event at the RBWH Sony You Can Youth Cancer Centre.Countdown begins for RBWH Giving Day
Mark Wednesday 15 June in your calendar because the third RBWH Giving Day 2022 is an event you will not want to miss!$1 million in innovative research announced by the RBWH Foundation
Use of a snake-venom based product to control bleeding and modify healing in burns patients, and development of robotic technology for minimally invasive surgery, are just two of the fascinating ...
April 2022
Message from the Acting Executive Director
2022 is flying by with the end of April already upon us. I hope you all were able to find some time over the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend ...RBWH nurse saves life in the community
RBWH’s clinicians are always ready to save lives, even when they’re off the clock! RBWH nurse facilitator Aimee Holdsworth was attending a friend’s graduation ceremony in October 2021 when her ...Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients’ surgical journey
A new pre-surgery health and wellness check initiative is underway at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) producing significant improvements in surgery attendance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...RBWH Book Club – a novel idea!
The RBWH Book Club is in full swing after launching in January this year. The group reads and discussed a new book every eight weeks, providing ample time for the ...Shining a light on delirium
World Delirium Awareness Day was celebrated globally and across Metro North on the 16 March 2022.Shaving for a cure
Cancer has touched the lives of most, whether through our work at RBWH or in our personal lives. Each year, we are proud to see individuals and teams from RBWH ...Scrub ‘em up with love
It would be hard to miss the colourful scrubs some staff members have been wearing around the hospital lately!Pyjama party for regional cancer patients
The RBWH Sony You Can Youth Cancer Centre recently hosted a very special event to help launch the Sony Foundation’s You Can Stay program’s latest fundraiser, Sleep Exchange.RBWH engaged student artists to create custom works for social work
The RBWH social work clinical spaces have received a colourful overhaul, with the addition of five new paintings created by students at The Murri School.Jason Roberts takes out national pharmacy award
Professor Jason Roberts, HeIDI Interim Director and RBWH Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the Fred J Boyd Award from the Society of Hospital Pharmacists ...Register now to compete for the Royal Cup!
The countdown is on to RBWH Giving Day on Wednesday 15 June, and the big question is who will win the Royal Cup?Hats off to midwife Bernie for 50 years at RBWH
Beloved midwife Bernie McMain has been with RBWH for 50 years this year and is showing no signs of slowing down!
March 2022
Message from the Executive Director
What a start to 2022 it has been. While we knew COVID was likely to make its way into our community late last year, I don’t think any of us ...RBWH welcomes 2022 medical interns
RBWH has welcomed the next generation of medical specialists, with 92 medical interns commencing in January.Kelvin Grove State College gives back to RBWH community
Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) year nine students have been hard at work creating dementia therapy aids and sensory activities for RBWH patients as part of their Giving Back Community ...The Salvation Army says thank you
Over December 2021, the RBWH Safety and Implementation Service and Executive Services teams ran a food and gift drive as part of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.Three cheers for 50 years
RBWH midwife Liz Main recently reached the phenomenal milestone of 50 years working within Queensland Health.RBWH Cancer Care named in top 100 cancer centres worldwide
The RBWH Cancer Care Service was recently named one of the top 100 cancer care centres in the world as part of online publication Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospital’s list.Local community thanks our healthcare workers
Over the past two years, the RBWH fever clinic team has done an amazing job of servicing our community, remaining flexible, agile and keeping us all safe.Providing COVID-19 vaccination for vulnerable people
RBWH is proud to be offering a new model of care to support adults with disabilities who meet specific criteria to receive their COVID-19 vaccination under sedation.Meals on demand with MyMeals@RBWH
RBWH’s new digital self-ordering meal website, MyMeals@RBWH, has officially launched. Led by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, the website allows patients to use their own device to order from a ...Having Fun With Wellbeing is a Serious Matter
If you have found yourself dancing in the supermarket, compiling a playlist that makes you smile, or researching whether fish really do sleep, chances are you are one of almost ...RBWH welcomes new hybrid theatres
The RBWH Surgical and Perioperative team are thrilled to welcome two new Hybrid Operating Theatres to the department. A hybrid theatre is an operating room equipped with advanced medical imaging ...Metro North Health celebrates outstanding achievement
Seventeen individuals and teams have been recognised for their achievements and values in Metro North’s Australia Day awards, with seven of recipients from RBWH.Vale Rosalie Monaghan
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the recent passing of RBWH Clinical Multimedia Photographer and Team Leader Rosalie (Rosie) Monaghan.News in brief
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December 2021
Message from the Executive Director
I wanted to start with a huge thank you to each and every one of you for your unwavering commitment to RBWH throughout 2021.2021 wrap-up
While 2021 has been far from the COVID-free year we all hoped for, there is still so much to celebrate and be proud of. Here’s a wrap up of some ...Dancing the night away at the Staff Excellence Awards
Friday 3 December was a night to remember at the Metro North Staff Excellence Awards, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.Decking the halls of RBWH!
Bells are jingling with the festive season in full swing across RBWH.Buy a bauble for women and children in need
The annual Buy a bauble campaign is underway thanks to the hard work of the RBWH Social Work team.RBWH takes steps to a happier team!
Team Royal has been getting their steps in and making new friends along the way as part of the new RBWH Walking Group.Stairwell Project makes some noise for youth cancer patients
On Friday 26 November, three RBWH youth cancer patients participated in a very special music workshop curated for them by the Stairwell Project Team in the Sony You Can Centre.RBWH Stroke Unit selected to host Queensland’s first virtual stroke service
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Stroke Unit have been selected by Clinical Excellence QLD to host the proposed Queensland Virtual Stroke Service (QVSS).New RBWH Foundation activity trolley helping to keep patients entertained
RBWH Foundation volunteers have implemented a new activity trolley to help entertain inpatients while they receive care in hospital.RBWH Foundation distributes over $4 Million in 2021
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has four-million reasons to celebrate this Christmas thanks to the incredible generosity of RBWH Foundation donors and corporate supporters.Happy retirement to Dr Carol Douglas
On Friday 26 November, three RBWH youth cancer patients participated in a very special music workshop curated for them by the Stairwell Project Team in the Sony You Can Centre.
November 2021
Message from the Executive Director
RBWH is feeling more festive by the day, with Christmas decorations going up in work areas throughout the hospital and the end of the year in sight. I’m looking forward ...RBWH excels at Junior Doctor of the Year Awards
Our junior medical cohort has shone brightly at the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMED) Australia and New Zealand Junior Doctor of the Year Awards, with five RBWH doctors ...Celebrating our tiniest patients on World Prematurity Day
On 17 December, we celebrated World Prematurity Day and the amazing work of our Neonatology Intensive Care and Special Care Units. The theme of World Prematurity Day for 2021 was ...Queensland Governor visits RBWH
On Monday 8 November, the 27th Governor of Queensland Dr Jeanette Young and her husband Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD paid a special visit to RBWH. As part of the Governor’s ...Lois McCreddan supports COVID vaccination in rural communities
RBWH Emergency Response Coordinator Lois McCreddan recently assisted with COVID-19 vaccinations in far west NSW as part of her work with Australian Medical Assistance Teams (AUSMAT).A dose of inspiration from patient Hasitha De Silva
As healthcare professionals, we sometimes witness the most remarkable demonstrations of resilience. RBWH patient Hasitha De Silva had the odds stacked against him, but thanks to the care from the ...More VR technology in store for young cancer patients
When former RBWH patient Damien Thompson was receiving treatment for leukaemia a number of years ago, he never imagined that one day he would be leading charity which aims to ...Vale Dr Valerie Muir
RBWH staff were sad to hear of the recent passing of former Director of Intensive Care Dr Valerie Muir.Former NICU family gives back
RBWH is lucky to receive support from grateful patients and former patients who want to give back to the hospital for the care they received.RBWH recognised for our commitment to safety and quality
On Friday 22 October, Metro North recognised innovations in safety and quality across the health service with the annual Safety and Quality Awards.Gift of life paid forward with major donation from #MoveforLex
Inspirational fundraising campaign #MoveForLex, launched by the family of former RBWH Neurosurgery patient Alexa ‘Lex’ Leary, has made its first major donation to the hospital.News in brief
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October 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Queensland is edging closer to reopening our borders and we are all working hard to ensure we have the best possible plans in place to manage. Whilst the opportunity to ...NICU goes green!
The RBWH Neonatology and Special Care Units have implemented a range of new recycling measures to help create a more sustainable future for the sick and premature infants they care ...Thanks for keeping us safe, Protective Services!
Security staff often have a difficult and challenging job, but time and time again they display compassion, respect and integrity in their dealings with patients, staff and visitors. International Healthcare ...RBWH takes telehealth to new heights
RBWH Respiratory Services have been providing telehealth services to their patients for many years. In the 2020/21 financial year, the team were the best performing telehealth service in Metro North ...Driving awareness of malnutrition at RBWH
Malnutrition Awareness Week was held from the 4-8 October and highlighted the importance of early detection and treatment of malnutrition in hospitalised patients.New artwork makes CCU a more welcoming place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
The RBWH Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in partnership with the consumer portfolio has led a quality improvement project to raise awareness and promote a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and ...Occupational Therapy Program provides kick-start for graduates
The RBWH Occupational Therapy Graduate Trainee Program is providing OT graduates with the building blocks to a successful future career in the profession.RBWH Resident selected to join the Healthcare Leadership Academy as Scholar
RBWH medical resident Dr Raj Pradhan has been selected to join the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholars Programme – a prestigious scholarship set up to develop and nurture healthcare leaders ...Spotlight on: Level 1 Pharmacy team!
On World Pharmacy Day in September we celebrated the vital roles our pharmacy team provides to the entire hospital.Governor-General pays special call to RBWH staff member
RBWH physiotherapist and project officer Edwina Powe recently took a call from the Governor General of Australia and his wife in support of her involvement in the Women’s Business Shared ...A fitting goodbye for Stairwell Project Harpist
Many of you would have heard the sweet sounds of Stairwell Project Harpist Donald Hall in the halls and stairwell of RBWH. Donald was a renowned academic at the Queensland ...News in brief
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September 2021
Message from the Executive Director
With the ever-changing COVID-19 hospital restrictions, the recent introduction of mandatory staff vaccination and children 12 years and older now eligible to receive the vaccine, life as part of the ...ETC provides a warm RBWH welcome to Afghan Evacuees
The RBWH ETC team has been on the front line of providing care to Afghan evacuees as they arrive in Brisbane on repatriation flights.RBWH welcomes three new dedicated McGrath Breast Care Nurses
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is thrilled to welcome three new dedicated McGrath Foundation Breast Care nurses thanks to the incredible support provided by the not-for-profit organisation.Symposium wrap-up
The emergence of genomics, ehealth and machine learning/artificial intelligence were the major scientific themes of the 2021 Herston Health Precinct Symposium. These were reflected in the keynote lectures, along with ...Safer COVID vaccinations thanks to the Queensland Adult Specialist Immunisation Service
A new RBWH service is supporting at-risk members of the community to safely receive the COVID-19 vaccination, and is providing specialist care to people who have experienced an adverse event ...New language badges create an inclusive environment for RBWH Ophthalmology patients
The RBWH’s Ophthalmology department is leading the way in caring for our multicultural patient cohort, with 14 staff members now wearing badges that identify their second and in some cases ...Team Royal asks “R U OK?”
On Thursday 9 September, RBWH turned their thoughts to the importance of mental health for RUOK? Day.Social Work team lends a hand to furry friends
The RBWH Social Work team has banded together to provided much needed support to an important cause of the furry variety!Women’s and Newborns band together to help women and newborns
RBWH midwife Robyn Sinclair, along with a number of her dedicated colleagues from the Women’s and Newborn Services team, has organised hundreds of donations of vital goods for pregnant women ...Move For Lex: an act of family love
In an act of incredible selflessness and generosity, the family of a critically injured Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital patient, Alexa Leary, have partnered with the RBWH Foundation to launch ...News in brief
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August 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Hi Team Royal, I am so proud to see the way you have responded to the most recent COVID-19 lockdown and the ongoing resilience you continue to demonstrate.RBWH opens doors to dedicated trauma ward
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is set to become a Level 1 Trauma Centre with the opening of a dedicated ten-bed trauma ward.RBWH NICU launches Little Royal Readers
The team in the RBWH Neonatology Unit has launched a new program aimed at fostering bonding and easing anxiety for both babies and parents.RBWH cements new partnership with Kelvin Grove State College
RBWH and Kelvin Grove State College (KGSC) have developed a collaborative partnership that aims to benefit not only future healthcare workers studying at the college, but the staff and patients ...Royal’s research excelled at 2021 awards night
A brilliant night at the 2021 Metro North Research Excellence Awards saw another successful year for our researchers, with wins in three out of the possible nine categories.RBWH Student named National Pharmacy Student of the Year
RBWH’s very own pharmacy assistant Zoe Robinson has been awarded the title of Pharmacy Student of the Year at the 2021 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Awards Night.Happy, excited, and sad: saying goodbye to Marissa Bartlett
We wished Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Manager Marissa Bartlett goodbye in July when she retired after almost 25 years.RBWH brings Lymph Exchange to regional Queenslanders
Two dedicated RBWH staff members have travelled more than 500kms west of Brisbane to provide vital education to regional health experts.Sleeping in a little longer than usual during winter? Here’s why!
It’s always nice sleeping in on a Sunday morning, especially in winter! But what is it about colder months that makes us feel more tired than usual?News in brief
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July 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Once again, we’ve found ourselves having to be agile and flexible in response to the latest COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions. Our Fever Clinic, Vaccine Clinic and Concierge teams, along with ...Thank you for helping Raise it for the Royal
Team Royal has 636,000 reasons to celebrate after the national success of Royal Giving Day, held Wednesday June 23. With your help, the RBWH Foundation fundraising appeal raised more than $636,000 ...Thanks for saving thousands of lives, Queensland Milk Bank!
After more than eight and a half years of saving tiny lives, RBWH’s very own Queensland Milk Bank has made an exciting decision to merge with the Red Cross Lifeblood ...RBWH gardeners go electric
The RBWH gardening team are saying goodbye to their petrol-powered equipment with the implementation of new rechargeable, battery-powered tools. As part of the new Green Metro North – Sustainability Strategy ...The Stairwell Project is music to our ears
For many years, the Stairwell Project has been filling the hallways of RBWH with beautiful, calming music from their talented musicians. From string quartets to drummers, solo harpists to trumpet ...Myth busting with the RBWH audiology team
More than 14.5 per cent of the general Australian population have some kind of hearing loss, with this percentage increasing when applied to RBWH patients. The RBWH audiology team provides ...New medical pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women
A new gynaecological healthcare model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is seeing a 40 per cent decrease in missed medical appointments. The new model is set to result ...Humans of Herston
This month, the RBWH Shadow Council chatted with Digital Metro North Software Developer Bahar Najafi to find out what makes her tick! Bahar is just one of the amazing Digital ...News in brief
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June 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Hi Team Royal, I need to start with a huge thank you to everyone who took the opportunity to have their voice heard by completing the Have Your Say Survey.Former ICU patient returns to say thank you
The team in the RBWH ICU are often left wondering what happens to the patients they care for when they leave the ward. Were they able to fully recover and ...RBWH shines at the MN Nursing and Midwifery Awards
RBWH stole the show at the inaugural Metro North Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Each year, the Awards showcase and recognise the amazing work of our nurses and midwives across the ...RBWH honours Reconciliation Week
From 27 May to 3 June, Team Royal continued our commitment to closing the healthcare gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a range of activities for National ...Remembering WWII Veteran Corporal Bill Wynne, Smoky’s handler, comrade, and lifelong best friend
Smoky, a tiny Yorkshire terrier and the world’s first ever therapy dog, has been immortalised with her statue opposite the Education Centre at RBWH, unveiled in 2012. Her handler and ...A warm welcome for families to the RBWH NICU
After more than a year of being locked down to visitors to keep patients safe from COVID-19, the RBWH Neonatology and Special Care Units have finally reopened to extended families. ...Will you help us Raise it for the Royal?
The countdown is on for Royal Giving Day, Wednesday June 23, the RBWH Foundation’s 24-hour fundraising appeal. The goal this year is to raise $500,000 specifically for RBWH medical ...Happy retirement to Professor Michael Pender
After 34 years working as part of Team Royal, Professor Michael Pender is farewelling his team to embark on retirement. In his work as a neurologist, Professor Pender helped ...Happy birthday to the RBWH Hyperbaric Unit!
The Hyperbaric Medicine Service, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital turned 11 last month. The unit officially opened on 17 May 2010 and treated the first patient just seven days later. ...Humans of Herston
This month, we chatted with RBWH Internal Medicine Senior Administration Officer Catherine Pepper to find out what makes her tick! If you see Catherine around, make sure you say hi. ...News in brief
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May 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Hi Team Royal, It is already May. Time really does fly when we’re having fun and May promises to be as fun filled as ever. We continue to roll out COVID-19 vaccination ...Nurse Navigator helps RBWH patient follow her dreams
Nurse Navigators are vital members of the RBWH team, helping patients with complex health conditions coordinate their healthcare and providing extra support where they need it. RBWH patient Anja Christoffersen is ...Double protection in the Sia household thanks to Phase 1b vaccine roll-out
RBWH Senior House Officer Joshua Sia and his brother Aaron share more than just a last name. Living under the same roof, they’ve spent many anxious evenings together after Josh ...Compete for the Cup and Raise it for the Royal this Giving Day
Funds Raised will be Doubled to Double the Difference. The countdown is on to the RBWH Foundation’s Royal Giving Day 2021 on Wednesday June 23. Funds from the 24-hour event ...Anaesthetics takes action for Earth Day
On the 22nd April 2021, people all over the world rallied for climate change action for Earth Day. The Anaesthetics team at RBWH got on board to encourage all staff ...Vale Noel Muller
It is with much sadness we advise Noel Muller, RBWH consumer representative, passed away on Tuesday evening after a long battle with cancer. Noel was one of the original ...Become an Ocean Crusader
Ocean Crusaders is a charity organisation that specialises in waterway cleaning on a large scale. RBWH has formed a partnership with Ocean Crusaders to be part of its innovation journey ...Humans of Herston
The RBWH Shadow Staff Council is excited to present Humans of Herston. Each month we will be profiling a different RBWH staff member and find out who they are as ...Anaesthetics welcomes new graduates
One of RBWH’s newest recruits, Connor Jones, is one of seven new Anaesthetic Healthcare Practitioners who have recently started work at the hospital. Connor is also the proud recipient of ...News in brief
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April 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the April edition of News at the Royal. The focus of the past month at RBWH has been COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and despite the challenges faced, we have ...RBWH Pharmacy team leads the way for the COVID vaccine hub
The RBWH Pharmacy team has been working hard both behind the scenes and on the frontline with the hospital’s COVID vaccination response. The team has been involved in all stages of ...Cancer Care pays it forward
Every day, the RBWH Oncology Day Therapy unit sees hundreds of patients and their families who may be experiencing some of the worst days in their lives. It is here ...RBWH Radiation Therapy Cancer Care welcomes RayStation
Radiation Therapy Cancer Care Services at RBWH has recently treated their first patient with the newly commissioned treatment planning system, RayStation. The new system will replace an older planning system ...Vale Dr David Cooper
Former Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH) Medical Superintendent Dr David Cooper passed away recently. Dr Cooper was a loved and respected member of the RBWH family and will be missed by ...Let’s bin the bins!
RBWH is moving with the times and our Green Team are reviewing their work areas to either reduce or remove the amount of general waste garbage bins under people’s desks. Everyone ...Save the date for Royal Giving Day 2021
It’s official! The countdown is on to Royal Giving Day 2021. RBWH Foundation is excited to announce the 24-hour fundraising appeal will be held on Wednesday, June 23. The inaugural Raise ...News in brief
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March 2021
Message from the Executive Director
After almost a year of hoping and waiting in anticipation, the COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived at Metro North. As you know, I recently had the opportunity to receive the ...Liver transplant recipient says thanks for saving his life
RBWH staff help save lives every single day, and earlier this month a very special patient came back to say thank you. John Hammond is an incredible 51-year-old liver recipient from ...RBWH opens Australia-first Preoperative Diabetes Optimisation Clinic
A multidisciplinary team of staff have started Australia’s first dedicated clinic in optimising preoperative patients with diabetes. The idea came as a result of increasing numbers of patients with diabetes presenting ...Nurse ambassador program success
A new Nurse Ambassador Program is being trialed in 9A South, with the first general ward ambassadors proving to be highly successful. The program has previously been trialed at three surgical ...Five minutes with Dr Anthony Holley
Ahead of ANZAC Day 2021, we sat down with one of our military heroes, Dr Anthony Holley. Dr Holley was recently promoted to Captain in the Deputy Chief of Navy’s ...Former RBWH nurse working as Red Cross missionary
Former RBWH ED nurse Emily Ragus has since gone on to use the skills and expertise she learnt here in humanitarian work across the globe. Emily is currently working for the ...Vale Lesley Fleming
Dr Lesley Fleming OAM passed away on the 22 February 2021. Lesley was the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Services Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital and Metro North Hospital and ...Michael Perera remembered
In loving memory of Dr Michael Perera, our colleagues at The University of Queensland have established a special award in his name. Dr Perera passed away suddenly on the 2 February ...Foundation brings furry friends to RBWH
The pitter patter of little paws around RBWH means just one thing – the wonderful therapy dogs are visiting once more! Funded by RBWH Foundation through its 2019-2020 Royal Giving Day ...Symposium wrap-up
The Herston Health Precinct Symposium was held in December at the RBWH Conference and Education Centre, hosting a number of local, national and international presenters covering a vast range of ...News in brief
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February 2021
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the first News at the Royal for 2021. I hope you’ve all managed to have a break at some stage over the past few months and spend some ...Nuclear Medicine team moves mountains to help sick baby
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Nuclear Medicine team recently went above and beyond to provide their highly specialised services for a very sick newborn baby in Sydney. The ...Spotlight on: RBWH 2021 Interns
In January, RBWH welcomed their newest cohort of medical and nursing interns. We sat down with one of RBWH’s medical recruits, Matthew Basa, to find out why he’s excited to ...6AS creates special space for patients
The Cancer Care team in 6A South are always looking for ways to make RBWH a better experience for patients. The staff have been hard at work converting a relatively ...Metro North Australia Day Awards
In January Metro North held the annual Australia Day Awards to recognise staff across the health service who have gone above and beyond while also displaying Metro North’s values. RBWH ...15 years of palliative care at RBWH
The RBWH Palliative and Support Care Services celebrated 15 years since the formal commencement of the service. The multidisciplinary team works with patients and families at one of the most ...RBWH Foundation is on the hunt for new volunteers!
Do you have family or friends with a New Year’s resolution to give back to the community? Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation is expanding its volunteer Compassion Crew to assist ...Vale Di Goodwin
Mrs. Dianne Goodwin, Di to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on 13 December 2020. As the Nurse Unit Manager of Thoracic Medicine and the Charge Nurse of ...RBWH Foundation Research Project Grants awarded
The RBWH and RBWH Foundation Research Project Grants and Scholarships for 2021 were awarded at a ceremony held as part of the Herston Health Symposium. From urology to neurology, speech pathology ...News in brief
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December 2020
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the final News at the Royal for 2020. While this year has dealt challenges that none of us had seen before, we’ve still found so many reasons to ...RBWH welcomes FetaLink
RBWH’s Maternity Services team has welcomed their new integrated digital foetal monitoring system for pregnant women, FetaLink. The system allows the team to monitor cardiotocograph (CTGS) both centrally and remotely ...A wagging good time at Rosemount
RBWH staff based at Rosemount were in for a treat when Guide Dogs Queensland paid them a visit in early October. Two super cute guide dogs named Michael and Ayla ...RBWH staff encouraged to dig deep for annual Christmas Foodbank appeal
The RBWH Nutrition and Dietetics Team is encouraging all staff to bring a packed lunch to work in December and donate their lunch money to Foodbank Queensland for their Miss ...David joins the Leaping Lads for perinatal mental health
Our very own David Rosengren faced his fears in the name of a great cause, abseiling down the iconic Kangaroo Point Cliffs to raise awareness and support for depression.IMPS celebrates International Infection Prevention Week
The RBWH Infection Management and Prevention Service (IMPS) got in the spirit of International Infection Prevention Week (18-24 October) with some spooky activities and prizes!RBWH lends a hand to our PNG neighbours
RBWH Emergency Response Coordinator Lois McCredden recently spent four weeks in Papua New Guinea, assisting them with their COVID-19 response. Her expertise and knowledge of emergency management and nursing was ...Congratulations to the QuARRIES Award winners
The annual QuARRIES Awards were held on the 19 November, recognising staff who deliver consistently high patient care, outcomes and improvements. Check out the winners here!RBWH Foundation funds research for COVID-19 survivors
RBWH Foundation has helped fund research into issues facing survivors of COVID-19. RBWH Principal Research Fellow and Specialist Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist, Dr Jennifer Paratz has led the research initiative.New Look Ophthalmology Department
The RBWH Ophthalmology Department has redesigned and refurbished their outpatient working area to assist with patient flow and room capacity as the service demand increases.RBWH shines at Metro North awards
RBWH staff have claimed the crowns at the Metro North Research Excellence Awards in October and Staff Excellence Awards in November.News in brief
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September 2020
Message from the Executive Director
It has been a typically frantic month at RBWH, especially in the COVID-19 space.RBWH helps educate nurses on a global scale
Brazilian nursing students are learning about the profession during COVID-19 with the help of resources developed by RBWH.Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Meet Leanne Moreton
Picture it: it’s November 1988 and a bright-eyed 18-year-old Leanne Morton is starting her first day of nursing training at Royal Brisbane Hospital. Young Leanne couldn’t have imagined that 32 ...RBWH Has Got Talent!
Last month, the RBWH Shadow Council asked Team Royal to show us their talents and, boy, did you deliver! Staff from across the hospital sent in videos of themselves singing, ...Spotlight On: Simon Mahoney – Simon the Sign Guy
Unless you’ve been walking around RBWH with your face mask covering your eyes, you will have noticed all the directional signs and information about restrictions around the hospital. If you’ve ...The Heart of Café Royale
The Retail Services team recently rebranded the food court to Café Royale and at the same time launched a new menu across all their outlets at RBWH. The launch and ...Dr Matthew Burge does it again!
RBWH medical oncologist Dr Matthew Burge is known for his charitable nature having raised huge amounts of funds for gastro-intestinal cancer research in the past. This year he’s done ...RBWH home to three sepsis experts
To mark World Sepsis Day on 13 September 2020, Professors Jeffrey Lipman, Jason Roberts and Kevin Laupland were named international sepsis experts by the independent website Expertscape.RBWH Foundation update
Donate for Prostate campaign supports RBWH-led research. Following on from the RBWH Foundation Coronavirus Action Fund campaign, September’s International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month saw the Foundation launch a fundraising campaign ...News in brief
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August 2020
Message from the Executive Director
Welcome to the new-look News at the Royal and the first edition back in a number of months.Saving the world, one banana peel at a time
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s sustainability warriors have been out in force with their latest initiative, the Food Waste Recycling Program. In its first month, the program has saved more ...Spotlight on: Touchpoint cleaners
Our touchpoint cleaning team have been doing an incredible job keeping RBWH sparkling clean and COVID-safe! We sat down with PSO and touchpoint cleaner Deb Conner to find out what ...Healthcare heroes
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a huge year for everyone at RBWH. Earlier this year, we put a call out for nominations for staff members who went above ...Inclusive care thanks to Interpreter Services
Margaret and Merv are Deaf and rely on the Interpreter Services to schedule appointments and comprehend important health advice. After years of facing communication barriers in healthcare system, they are ...New-look Physio Outpatient area
Staff and patients are now enjoying a vibrant and inviting Physio Outpatient waiting space after almost 18 months of fundraising.Congratulations to Avant Foundation Award winners
Earlier this year, RBWH clinicians Dr Adam Stewart, an Infectious Diseases registrar, and Dr Matthew Roberts, received the prestigious Avant Foundation awards for research.Vale: Carolyn Lister
On the 30 June 2020, our Surgical and Perioperative Services colleague Carolyn Lister tragically died on her way to work.Vale: Cecelia Brazil
Earlier this year we announced the passing of former RBWH Registered Nurse Miss Cecilia Brazil.RBWH’s Professor Lipman internationally recognised
2020 has been a huge year for RBWH Research Ambassador Professor Jeffrey Lipman. The internationally recognised researcher has been honoured twice this year, receiving a Member of the Order of ...News in brief
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