{"id":2638,"date":"2021-09-14T15:33:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T05:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?page_id=2638"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:22:25","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T06:22:25","slug":"tpch-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/tpch-newsletter","title":{"rendered":"TPCH Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/02\/staff-news-banner.jpg&#039;);--awb-bg-blend:screen;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/02\/staff-news-banner.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-1 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left newsletter-title-block\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p class=\"fake\">TPCH<\/p>\n<p class=\"fake\"><strong>Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 article-list \"><h3 id=\"tpch-2205\">May 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/ed-tpch-20220527\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/ed-tpch-20220527\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In this edition, we will highlight some of the innovative work, initiatives and people who are helping support the delivery of great care to patients at TPCH.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/executive-updates-0522\">Executive Updates<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/executive-updates-0522\" title=\"Executive Updates\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Executive Updates\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">From the Director Medical Services and Director Allied Health.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/recognising-nursing-excellence\">Recognising nursing excellence<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/recognising-nursing-excellence\" title=\"Recognising nursing excellence\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"132\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/nursing-midwifery-heartbeat-graphic-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Recognising nursing excellence\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/132;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On International Nurses Day, May 12, TPCH held its annual nursing excellence awards to recognise nurses who excel in different areas of the profession.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/dr-simon-perkins\">Introducing Dr Simon Perkins, new Director Orthopaedic Surgery<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/dr-simon-perkins\" title=\"Introducing Dr Simon Perkins, new Director Orthopaedic Surgery\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/simon-perkins-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Introducing Dr Simon Perkins, new Director Orthopaedic Surgery\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/simon-perkins-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/simon-perkins-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has recently welcomed Dr Simon Perkins to the role of Director of Orthopaedic Surgery TPCH.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/april-no-falls\">April No Falls<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/april-no-falls\" title=\"April No Falls\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-april-no-falls-winner-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"April No Falls\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-april-no-falls-winner-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-april-no-falls-winner-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last month, TPCH marked April No Falls with its annual April No Falls ward competition.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/virtual-lung-clinic\">New Virtual Lung Nodule Clinic team<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/virtual-lung-clinic\" title=\"New Virtual Lung Nodule Clinic team\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-virtual-lung-nodule-clinic-team-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New Virtual Lung Nodule Clinic team\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-virtual-lung-nodule-clinic-team-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/tpch-virtual-lung-nodule-clinic-team-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A new virtual multidisciplinary team within TPCH\u2019s Core Thoracic Medicine Service is endeavouring to streamline the diagnosis and management pathway of patients with lung nodules. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/delirium-and-dementia\">TPCH welcomes new Nurse Practitioner Delirium and Dementia<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/delirium-and-dementia\" title=\"TPCH welcomes new Nurse Practitioner Delirium and Dementia\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/khera-kim-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH welcomes new Nurse Practitioner Delirium and Dementia\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/khera-kim-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/khera-kim-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Internal Medicine Service has recently welcomed a new nurse practitioner to support patients with delirium and dementia. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/quality-and-safety-update\">Quality and Safety Update<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/quality-and-safety-update\" title=\"Quality and Safety Update\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Quality and Safety Update\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has performed impressively over the last few months, with no Severity Assessment Code 1 (SAC 1) events recorded by us despite the significant clinical and workforce challenges presented by ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/vale-gus-galea\">Vale Gus Galea<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/vale-gus-galea\" title=\"Vale Gus Galea\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/gus-galea-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Vale Gus Galea\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/gus-galea-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/gus-galea-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Dr Gus Galea was a pioneering cardiologist and has left a legacy that should be remembered and cherished. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning\">Maintenance program keeps wheelchairs \u2018wheely\u2019 clean<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning\" title=\"Maintenance program keeps wheelchairs \u2018wheely\u2019 clean\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Maintenance program keeps wheelchairs \u2018wheely\u2019 clean\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning-fb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/wheelchair-cleaning-fb-400x400.jpg 400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s annual Wheelchair and Maintenance program held in March was another success with over 100 wheelchairs audited in a single day.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/meet-dr-obonyo\">Meet Dr Nchafatso Obonyo<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/meet-dr-obonyo\" title=\"Meet Dr Nchafatso Obonyo\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/kenyans-in-qld-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Meet Dr Nchafatso Obonyo\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/kenyans-in-qld-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/kenyans-in-qld-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Common Good Research Fellow Dr Obonyo joined TPCH\u2019s Critical Care Research Group in 2014 and was awarded a Research Fellowship and an Innovation Grant from The Foundation in 2021.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/vr-helping-kids\">Virtual Reality helping keep kids calm<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/vr-helping-kids\" title=\"Virtual Reality helping keep kids calm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/virtual-reality-headset-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Virtual Reality helping keep kids calm\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/virtual-reality-headset-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/05\/virtual-reality-headset-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Staff in TPCH\u2019s Children\u2019s Emergency Department are using virtual reality technology to help reduce the anxiety levels of children when they visit hospital.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/tpch-nib-0522\">News in Brief<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/05\/tpch-nib-0522\" title=\"News in Brief\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"News in Brief\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">More news from The Prince Charles Hospital.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2204\">April 2022<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/ed-tpch-0422\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/ed-tpch-0422\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">In this edition, we will highlight some of the great work and achievements of the staff and teams at TPCH. It is important we celebrate these achievements, especially with the ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/executive-updates-0422\">Executive Updates<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/executive-updates-0422\" title=\"Executive Updates\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Executive Updates\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">From the Director of Nursing and Corporate Services Director.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/tpch-reaches-top-ranks\">TPCH reaches top ranks<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/tpch-reaches-top-ranks\" title=\"TPCH reaches top ranks\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/tpch-main-entrance-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH reaches top ranks\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/tpch-main-entrance-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/tpch-main-entrance-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has been ranked a top performer on the global healthcare scale, after earning a position on the World\u2019s Best Hospital 2022 list announced in March. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/welcome-kirsty-leo\">Welcome Kirsty Leo, Assistant Nursing Director \u2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services &#8211; Turrbal Country<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/welcome-kirsty-leo\" title=\"Welcome Kirsty Leo, Assistant Nursing Director \u2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services - Turrbal Country\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"136\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/kirsty-leo-150x136.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Welcome Kirsty Leo, Assistant Nursing Director \u2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services - Turrbal Country\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/136;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has recently welcomed Kirsty Leo as Assistant Nursing Director \u2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service. As the newest member of TPCH\u2019s Executive Leadership Team, Kirsty is responsible ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/heart-beating-strong\">Heart Beating Strong thanks to pioneering research at TPCH<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/heart-beating-strong\" title=\"Heart Beating Strong thanks to pioneering research at TPCH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/inspecting-hevp-device-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Heart Beating Strong thanks to pioneering research at TPCH\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/inspecting-hevp-device-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/inspecting-hevp-device-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Critical Care Research Group has been thanked by the American doctors behind the historic Pig-Human heart xenotransplant.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/therapy-improves-patient-experience\">Alternative therapy improves patient experience<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/therapy-improves-patient-experience\" title=\"Alternative therapy improves patient experience\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/bianca-rivera-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Alternative therapy improves patient experience\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/bianca-rivera-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/bianca-rivera-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">An alternative therapy program is helping improve the experience of patients in the Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) unit.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/new-nurse-navigator\">TPCH welcomes new Nurse Navigator Cognitive Advocate<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/new-nurse-navigator\" title=\"TPCH welcomes new Nurse Navigator Cognitive Advocate\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/laura-white-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH welcomes new Nurse Navigator Cognitive Advocate\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/laura-white-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/laura-white-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Internal Medicine Unit has recently welcomed a new nurse navigator to support patients with cognitive impairment.   \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/new-gems-for-bems\">New GEMS for BEMS<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/new-gems-for-bems\" title=\"New GEMS for BEMS\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/polaris-gem-buggies-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New GEMS for BEMS\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/polaris-gem-buggies-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/polaris-gem-buggies-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Our Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS) team has recently become greener with the acquisition of some new environmentally friendly utility vehicles.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/lifelong-heart-bonds\">Lifelong heart bonds<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/lifelong-heart-bonds\" title=\"Lifelong heart bonds\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/zoe-gardiner-today-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Lifelong heart bonds\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/zoe-gardiner-today-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/zoe-gardiner-today-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Nineteen year old Zoe Gardiner was born with a complex congenital heart problem that affected three out of four of her heart valves, as well as having a number of ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/social-work-now-and-then\">Social Work &#8211; Now and then<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/social-work-now-and-then\" title=\"Social Work - Now and then\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/world-social-work-day-f.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Social Work - Now and then\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/world-social-work-day-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/04\/world-social-work-day-f.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Social Workers work across more than 32 wards and clinical areas at TPCH helping patients and their families resolve psychosocial issues impacting their healthcare. A hospital social worker\u2019s role is ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/tpch-nib-0422\">News in Brief<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2022\/04\/tpch-nib-0422\" title=\"News in Brief\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"News in Brief\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">More news from The Prince Charles Hospital.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Previous years<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:14px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#047ae2;--awb-content-color:#4a4e57;--awb-icon-box-color:#212934;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#65bc7b;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-line-height:1.36;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-2638-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default article-list panel-38c063c28af907dfc fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_38c063c28af907dfc\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"38c063c28af907dfc\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2638-1\" data-target=\"#38c063c28af907dfc\" href=\"#38c063c28af907dfc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2021<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"38c063c28af907dfc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_38c063c28af907dfc\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2107\">November 2021<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/nurse-navigator\">New nurse navigator welcomed<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/nurse-navigator\" title=\"New nurse navigator welcomed\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/cheree-kimmins-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New nurse navigator welcomed\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/cheree-kimmins-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/cheree-kimmins-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Internal Medicine Service has recently welcomed a new nurse navigator for rheumatology, Cheree Kimmins.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/tpched1121\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/tpched1121\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">As we inch closer towards the end of the year, it\u2019s important we remember to stop and reflect on everything we\u2019ve achieved over the last few months. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/edah-1121\">Message from the Executive Director Allied Health<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/edah-1121\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director Allied Health\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director Allied Health\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new Health Practitioner staff that have commenced over the past few months. We look forward to supporting you as you ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/cultural-connection-1121\">New name strengthens cultural connection<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/cultural-connection-1121\" title=\"New name strengthens cultural connection\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/endoscopy-naming-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New name strengthens cultural connection\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/endoscopy-naming-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/endoscopy-naming-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s new modular endoscopy unit, which opened earlier this year, was recently granted a special Indigenous name, highlighting its commitment to the journey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/ecmo-1121\">TPCH hosts first ever home grown Adult ECMO training course in Queensland<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/ecmo-1121\" title=\"TPCH hosts first ever home grown Adult ECMO training course in Queensland\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH hosts first ever home grown Adult ECMO training course in Queensland\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thirty-two doctors and nurses from across Australia participated in the inaugural ECMO training course held 20 \u2013 23 April 2021.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/cultural-capability-1121\">Meet TPCH\u2019s newest Cultural Capability Officer John<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/cultural-capability-1121\" title=\"Meet TPCH\u2019s newest Cultural Capability Officer John\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/john-corowa-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Meet TPCH\u2019s newest Cultural Capability Officer John\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/john-corowa-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/john-corowa-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH is excited to welcome Cultural Capability Officer John Corowa, who will be educating staff and contributing towards our culturally aware hospital environment.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/dr-sindia-madan\">Welcome Dr Sindia Madan, TPCH\u2019s very first dedicated staff psychologist<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/dr-sindia-madan\" title=\"Welcome Dr Sindia Madan, TPCH\u2019s very first dedicated staff psychologist\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/sindia-madan-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Welcome Dr Sindia Madan, TPCH\u2019s very first dedicated staff psychologist\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/sindia-madan-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/sindia-madan-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH geriatricians have partnered with four hard-working medical students to conduct research aimed at helping improve patient outcomes for people with dementia.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/published-authors-1121\">TPCH medical students instrumental in research study now published authors<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/published-authors-1121\" title=\"TPCH medical students instrumental in research study now published authors\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/dementia-research-med-students-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH medical students instrumental in research study now published authors\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/dementia-research-med-students-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/dementia-research-med-students-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH geriatricians have partnered with four hard-working medical students to conduct research aimed at helping improve patient outcomes for people with dementia.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/parkinson-1121\">Ann keeping people with Parkinson\u2019s disease connected<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/parkinson-1121\" title=\"Ann keeping people with Parkinson\u2019s disease connected\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ann-finnimore-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Ann keeping people with Parkinson\u2019s disease connected\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ann-finnimore-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ann-finnimore-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH Speech Pathologist Ann Finnimore helps patients with Parkinson\u2019s disease to manage the speech, swallowing and communication difficulties that frequently develop as a result of this progressive neurological disorder.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/generations-1121\">Group brings generations together<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/generations-1121\" title=\"Group brings generations together\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/intergenerational-connection-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Group brings generations together\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/intergenerational-connection-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/intergenerational-connection-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Older Persons Mental Health Team (TPCH-OPMHT) has adopted a new direction for its consumer wellness group by looking at new ways to help address the feelings of loneliness and ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/lifesaving-heart-valve\">Sisters receive lifesaving heart valve procedures from top TPCH cardiology team<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/lifesaving-heart-valve\" title=\"Sisters receive lifesaving heart valve procedures from top TPCH cardiology team\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/tavi-sisters-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Sisters receive lifesaving heart valve procedures from top TPCH cardiology team\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/tavi-sisters-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/tavi-sisters-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Sisters Rita Cooper and Maureen Lowe share more than just their genetics \u2013 they now also share the same treating team, having undergone the same TAVI procedure by TPCH cardiologists ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/ims-goes-green\">IMS goes green<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/ims-goes-green\" title=\"IMS goes green\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ims-goes-green-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"IMS goes green\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ims-goes-green-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/ims-goes-green-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Members of TPCH\u2019s Internal Medicine Service (IMS) team went green last month, with a tree planting activity to help make the campus more environmentally friendly. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/nib1121\">News in Brief<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/11\/nib1121\" title=\"News in Brief\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"News in Brief\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Short stories from November\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2107\">July 2021<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/colourful-wait-for-vaccination-clinic\">A colourful wait for vaccination clinic<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/colourful-wait-for-vaccination-clinic\" title=\"A colourful wait for vaccination clinic\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/mcdowall-state-school-paintings-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"A colourful wait for vaccination clinic\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/mcdowall-state-school-paintings-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/mcdowall-state-school-paintings-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Thanks to the creative efforts of students at the McDowall State School, waiting after a COVID-19 vaccination has just become more interesting. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/sterile-stores-project\">Sterile Stores Project<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/sterile-stores-project\" title=\"Sterile Stores Project\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Sterile Stores Project\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH Surgical Services are set to benefit from a works project to improve the storage of stock in the operating theatre. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/healthy-conversion-for-gardeners\">Healthy conversion for TPCH gardeners<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/healthy-conversion-for-gardeners\" title=\"Healthy conversion for TPCH gardeners\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gardening-equipment-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Healthy conversion for TPCH gardeners\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gardening-equipment-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gardening-equipment-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Who thought gardeners could get any greener? Well TPCH gardeners are proving they can do just that with the recent conversion of their gardening equipment from petrol to rechargeable battery ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/rola-keen-to-roll-on-patient-flow\">Rola keen to roll on patient flow<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/rola-keen-to-roll-on-patient-flow\" title=\"Rola keen to roll on patient flow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/rola-tawbe-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Rola keen to roll on patient flow\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/rola-tawbe-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/rola-tawbe-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has recently welcomed Rola Tawbe to the role of Nursing Director of Hospital Wide and Clinical Support Services (HWCSS).\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/pears-marks-sweet-milestone\">PEARS marks sweet milestone<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/pears-marks-sweet-milestone\" title=\"PEARS marks sweet milestone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/pears-50-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"PEARS marks sweet milestone\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/pears-50-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/pears-50-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s cardiac surgical team has marked an important milestone after performing its 50th PEARS procedure last month. The ground-breaking Personalised External Aortic Root Support (PEARS) procedure is designed prevent fatal ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/gem-at-home-trial\">GEM@Home trial<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/gem-at-home-trial\" title=\"GEM@Home trial\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gem-at-home-patient-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"GEM@Home trial\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gem-at-home-patient-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/gem-at-home-patient-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Ward has commenced an innovative new trial to support patients to receive care in their own home and reduce hospital readmissions.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-welcomes-new-ihlo\">TPCH welcomes new IHLO<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-welcomes-new-ihlo\" title=\"TPCH welcomes new IHLO\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sam-tochtermann-talbott-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH welcomes new IHLO\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sam-tochtermann-talbott-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sam-tochtermann-talbott-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Sam Tochterman-Talbott has a passion for helping people.\nA proud Gamilaraay\/Gomeroi and Bigambul man, and the eldest of seven children, Sam is a natural caretaker of those closest to him, a ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/cf-unit-brings-exercise-home\">CF Unit brings exercise home to patients<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/cf-unit-brings-exercise-home\" title=\"CF Unit brings exercise home to patients\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cf-virtual-exercise-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"CF Unit brings exercise home to patients\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cf-virtual-exercise-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cf-virtual-exercise-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">An innovative virtual exercise program introduced by TPCH\u2019s Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) physiotherapy team is having great success with patients.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/new-cardiac-genomics-service\">New cardiac genomics service provides personalised medicine<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/new-cardiac-genomics-service\" title=\"New cardiac genomics service provides personalised medicine\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cardiac-genomics-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New cardiac genomics service provides personalised medicine\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cardiac-genomics-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/cardiac-genomics-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The recent introduction of a cardiac genomics service at TPCH is providing patients with greater access to personalised medicine through the early detection of inherited cardiac diseases.  \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/super-saturday-improves-endoscopy-wait-times\">Super Saturday improves endoscopy wait times<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/super-saturday-improves-endoscopy-wait-times\" title=\"Super Saturday improves endoscopy wait times\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/super-saturday-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Super Saturday improves endoscopy wait times\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/super-saturday-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/super-saturday-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Staff from TPCH\u2019s Endoscopy Service have gone above and beyond after recently hosting a Super Saturday to see more patients and improve endoscopy wait times.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-cc-message-jul-21\">Message from the Chair of TPCH Clinical Council<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-cc-message-jul-21\" title=\"Message from the Chair of TPCH Clinical Council\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/george-javorsky-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Chair of TPCH Clinical Council\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/george-javorsky-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/george-javorsky-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Prince Charles Clinical Council members who come from across different hospital disciplines have been working with the hospital executive to deal with clinical service delivery issues especially during this ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/fsd-message-jul-21\">Message from the Facility Services Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/fsd-message-jul-21\" title=\"Message from the Facility Services Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/karen-leighton-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Facility Services Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/karen-leighton-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/karen-leighton-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Currently, we are working with the Building Engineering and Maintenance Services and staff across the facility to undertake a range of improvement initiatives and projects. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/adon-message-jul-21\">Message from the Acting Director of Nursing<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/adon-message-jul-21\" title=\"Message from the Acting Director of Nursing\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sue-bullock-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Acting Director of Nursing\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sue-bullock-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/sue-bullock-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">I would like to extend a warm welcome to the 30 new nursing staff who commenced at TPCH in June. We look forward to supporting them as they embark on ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-ed-message-jul-21\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/07\/tpch-ed-message-jul-21\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/07\/tami-photinos-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to the July edition of TPCH\u2019s Staff Newsletter. \nCelebrating the achievements and work of our staff is an essential part of hospital life, particularly in the current environment, where ...<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2104\">April 2021<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/tpch-ed-message-apr\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/tpch-ed-message-apr\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/tami-photinos-ls-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/tami-photinos-ls-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/tami-photinos-ls-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to TPCH\u2019s April staff newsletter. I am keen to keep staff well informed about all of the important activities and events planned for our hospital this year including some ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/patient-compliment\">Patient Compliment<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/patient-compliment\" title=\"Patient Compliment\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Patient Compliment\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Patient Compliment: Cognitive Assessment Management (CAM) Unit\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/professor-malcolm-west\">We honour Emeritus Professor Malcolm West AM<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/professor-malcolm-west\" title=\"We honour Emeritus Professor Malcolm West AM\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"127\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/malcolm-west-f-150x127.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"We honour Emeritus Professor Malcolm West AM\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/127;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The Prince Charles Hospital and Community has lost one of its legends. Emeritus Professor Malcolm West was a great teacher and mentor, master clinician, and well-respected researcher and academic who ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/pick-me-up-for-patients\">Bossy gives paw-fect pick me up for patients<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/pick-me-up-for-patients\" title=\"Bossy gives paw-fect pick me up for patients\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/bossy-dog-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Bossy gives paw-fect pick me up for patients\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/bossy-dog-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/bossy-dog-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Patients recovering from orthopaedic surgery at TPCH are getting the paw-fect pick me up thanks to Ward 2D\u2019s new therapy dog. Bossy, an eight-year old Labrador Dalmatian, visits the ward ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/health-care-service-innovation\">TPCH staff embrace health care service innovation<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/health-care-service-innovation\" title=\"TPCH staff embrace health care service innovation\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/Innovation-leaders-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH staff embrace health care service innovation\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/Innovation-leaders-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/Innovation-leaders-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">When TPCH Nurse Navigator Jodie Huntley-Forde and Nurse Unit Manager Louise Perkins were selected as part of Metro North\u2019s second cohort of 30 staff to commence the Graduate Certificate in ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/nurse-practitioner-candidates\">New Nurse Practitioner candidates welcomed<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/nurse-practitioner-candidates\" title=\"New Nurse Practitioner candidates welcomed\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/nurse-practitioner-candidates-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New Nurse Practitioner candidates welcomed\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/nurse-practitioner-candidates-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/nurse-practitioner-candidates-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Internal Medicine Program has recently welcomed two Nurse Practitioner candidates. Ruth Brotchie and Elise Power are TPCH and Metro North\u2019s new Nurse Practitioner candidates for Delirium and Cognitive Impairment, ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/seed-funding-success\">SEED funding success<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/seed-funding-success\" title=\"SEED funding success\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"SEED funding success\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Two TPCH projects have been successful in Metro North\u2019s recent SEED and LINK funding rounds, both supporting the introduction of novel care models to improve patient outcomes and the patient ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/elders-bring-community-voice\">Elders bring community voice to TPCH<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/elders-bring-community-voice\" title=\"Elders bring community voice to TPCH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/elders-at-tpch-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Elders bring community voice to TPCH\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/elders-at-tpch-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/elders-at-tpch-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Steering Committee has become the first within Metro North to welcome consumers, supporting the hospital to deliver more culturally appropriate care to patients. ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/frail-team\">FRAIL team to strengthen care of older persons<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/frail-team\" title=\"FRAIL team to strengthen care of older persons\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/frail-team-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"FRAIL team to strengthen care of older persons\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/frail-team-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/frail-team-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The introduction of a new specialist service is set to improve the care of frail older people presenting to The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). The Fast Review and Integrated Liaison ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/tpch-vaccine-rollout\">TPCH kicks off vaccine rollout<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/tpch-vaccine-rollout\" title=\"TPCH kicks off vaccine rollout\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/david-reid-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH kicks off vaccine rollout\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/david-reid-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/david-reid-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine rollout kicked off last month with around 500 staff receiving their vaccination during the first week. Staff who received the vaccine were part of the Phase 1a ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/endoscopy-suite-first-patients\">New endoscopy suite sees first patients<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/endoscopy-suite-first-patients\" title=\"New endoscopy suite sees first patients\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/endoscopy-patient-fb-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New endoscopy suite sees first patients\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/endoscopy-patient-fb-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/endoscopy-patient-fb-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH Endoscopy Service has reached an important milestone with the first patients being seen through the new modular suites last month. Intensive preparation was undertaken by staff to ensure the ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/edah-message-apr\">Message from the Executive Director Allied Health<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/edah-message-apr\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director Allied Health\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director Allied Health\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/ewan-kinnear-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to all the new allied health staff who have joined TPCH this year. It\u2019s great to have some new faces on board. Congratulations to those staff who have recently ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/edms-message-apr\">Message from the Executive Director Medical Services<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/04\/edms-message-apr\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director Medical Services\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/donna-osullivan-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director Medical Services\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/donna-osullivan-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/donna-osullivan-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Last month we celebrated Doctor\u2019s Day to acknowledge and honour the valuable service doctors provide to our patients and the community. At TPCH, we marked this international day of recognition ...<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2101\">January 2021<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/ed-message-jan\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/ed-message-jan\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to the new year as we look ahead to the challenges and successes of 2021. Even though this year has just begun, it has already been a very busy ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/endoscopy-unit-expansion\">Endoscopy Unit Expansion<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/endoscopy-unit-expansion\" title=\"Endoscopy Unit Expansion\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/endoscopy-expansion-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Endoscopy Unit Expansion\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/endoscopy-expansion-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/endoscopy-expansion-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Works have commenced on a building project to expand TPCH\u2019s Gastroenterological and Endoscopy Service, allowing more procedures to be delivered to patients.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/young-doctor-recognised-for-research-efforts\">Young doctor recognised for research efforts<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/young-doctor-recognised-for-research-efforts\" title=\"Young doctor recognised for research efforts\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/nikita-botadra-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Young doctor recognised for research efforts\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/nikita-botadra-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/nikita-botadra-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">A young doctor at TPCH has been recognised for her research endeavours after becoming the recipient of two notable research awards.   \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/clinical-school-cohort-welcomed\">ACU\/TPCH Clinical School cohort welcomed<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/clinical-school-cohort-welcomed\" title=\"ACU\/TPCH Clinical School cohort welcomed\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"ACU\/TPCH Clinical School cohort welcomed\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH and Australian Catholic University (ACU) recently welcomed its newest group of Clinical School nursing students to the hospital.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/smhru-celebrates-20-years\">SMHRU celebrates 20 years<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/smhru-celebrates-20-years\" title=\"SMHRU celebrates 20 years\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/smhru-team-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"SMHRU celebrates 20 years\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/smhru-team-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/smhru-team-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) recently marked a major milestone when it celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event attended by staff and clients of the unit.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/naidoc-week-event-celebrates-culture\">NAIDOC Week event celebrates culture<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/naidoc-week-event-celebrates-culture\" title=\"NAIDOC Week event celebrates culture\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/naidoc-week-physio-winners-f-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"NAIDOC Week event celebrates culture\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/naidoc-week-physio-winners-f-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/naidoc-week-physio-winners-f-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH staff came together late last year to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture during the hospital\u2019s annual NAIDOC Week event.\n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/tpch-welcomes-new-junior-doctors\">TPCH welcomes new junior doctors<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/tpch-welcomes-new-junior-doctors\" title=\"TPCH welcomes new junior doctors\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/junior-doctor-trio-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH welcomes new junior doctors\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/junior-doctor-trio-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/junior-doctor-trio-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH has kickstarted the new year with some new faces, with 24 medical interns recently joining the hospital as doctors. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/treatment-for-silicosis-underway-at-tpch\">World-first treatment for silicosis underway at TPCH<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2021\/01\/treatment-for-silicosis-underway-at-tpch\" title=\"World-first treatment for silicosis underway at TPCH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/tpch-silicosis-research-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"World-first treatment for silicosis underway at TPCH\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/tpch-silicosis-research-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/01\/tpch-silicosis-research-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Clinicians and Researchers from TPCH and The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed whole lung lavage, a ground-breaking new treatment that provides hope to those suffering with artificial stone silicosis.\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default article-list panel-7560f1d727aa43c4c fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7560f1d727aa43c4c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7560f1d727aa43c4c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2638-1\" data-target=\"#7560f1d727aa43c4c\" href=\"#7560f1d727aa43c4c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">2020<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7560f1d727aa43c4c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7560f1d727aa43c4c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h3 id=\"tpch-2009\">September 2020<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/nofear-a-bold-era-in-hip-fracture-research\">NOFEAR \u2013 A bold era in hip fracture research<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/nofear-a-bold-era-in-hip-fracture-research\" title=\"NOFEAR \u2013 A bold era in hip fracture research\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"NOFEAR \u2013 A bold era in hip fracture research\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The establishment of TPCH\u2019s Fractured Neck of Femur (NOF) service 10 years ago marked the start of a new era of care for elderly individuals with a broken hip. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tribute-to-joanne-maguire-a-bright-star\">Tribute to Joanne Maguire \u2013 A Bright Star<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tribute-to-joanne-maguire-a-bright-star\" title=\"Tribute to Joanne Maguire \u2013 A Bright Star\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/jo-maguire-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Tribute to Joanne Maguire \u2013 A Bright Star\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/jo-maguire-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/jo-maguire-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Having cared for her unwell husband at home, his passing left a big gap in Jo\u2019s life.  Not one to sit idly by, in 2002 Jo decided to put ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/three-cheers-for-46-years-farewell-kathy\">Three cheers for 46 years! Farewell Kathy<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/three-cheers-for-46-years-farewell-kathy\" title=\"Three cheers for 46 years! Farewell Kathy\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/kathy-mulling-then-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Three cheers for 46 years! Farewell Kathy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/kathy-mulling-then-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/kathy-mulling-then-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">On a Friday in November 1974, Kathy Muhling walked into Royal Brisbane Hospital (RBH) to enquire about job vacancies. Half an hour later she was asked to start on Monday ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tpch-culture-council-driving-positive-change\">TPCH Culture Council \u2013 driving positive change<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tpch-culture-council-driving-positive-change\" title=\"TPCH Culture Council \u2013 driving positive change\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/staff-listening-podcast-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH Culture Council \u2013 driving positive change\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/staff-listening-podcast-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/staff-listening-podcast-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH\u2019s Culture Council is a group of staff whose focus is to help build a culture that focuses on the shared goal of caring for our people to the best ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/met-training-gets-a-boost\">MET training gets a boost<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/met-training-gets-a-boost\" title=\"MET training gets a boost\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/covid-met-training-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"MET training gets a boost\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/covid-met-training-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/covid-met-training-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Facilitators from intensive care, emergency department and various medical teams have joined forces to boost Medical Emergency Team (MET) training to improve staff skills in responding to \u2018real\u2019 emergencies. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/new-direction-for-admin-at-tpch\">New direction for admin at TPCH<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/new-direction-for-admin-at-tpch\" title=\"New direction for admin at TPCH\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/admin-leaders-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"New direction for admin at TPCH\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/admin-leaders-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/admin-leaders-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Administration services at TPCH have a new direction with the recent appointment of six new Administration Managers who will provide improved support to clinical programs in the delivery of patient ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tpch-delivers-another-australian-first\">TPCH delivers another Australian-first<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/tpch-delivers-another-australian-first\" title=\"TPCH delivers another Australian-first\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/mitral-valve-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"TPCH delivers another Australian-first\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/mitral-valve-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/mitral-valve-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Interventional cardiologist duo Drs Karl Poon and Dale Murdoch had just 10 seconds to save Nadeane Giles in a complex Australian-first heart procedure. Suffering from mitral stenosis, a severe narrowing ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/becoming-culturally-capable\">Becoming culturally capable<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/becoming-culturally-capable\" title=\"Becoming culturally capable\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/henry-nona-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Becoming culturally capable\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/henry-nona-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/henry-nona-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Henry Nona has a passion for culture. For the last eight years, Henry has been a Cultural Capability Officer, focussed on building vital connections between the Aboriginal and\/or Torres Strait ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-service-celebrates-a-decade-of-care\">Fractured NOF service celebrates a decade of care<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-service-celebrates-a-decade-of-care\" title=\"Fractured NOF service celebrates a decade of care\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Fractured NOF service celebrates a decade of care\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/fractured-nof-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">The establishment of TPCH\u2019s Fractured Neck of Femur (NOF) service 10 years ago marked the start of a new era of care for elderly individuals with a broken hip. \n<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/meet-the-whole-lung-lavage-team\">Meet the Whole Lung Lavage team<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/meet-the-whole-lung-lavage-team\" title=\"Meet the Whole Lung Lavage team\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/lung-lavage-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Meet the Whole Lung Lavage team\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/lung-lavage-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/lung-lavage-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">TPCH is home to the innovative Whole Lung Lavage team which is saving the lives of young people with silicosis, a disease which mainly affects stonemasons. The recent silicosis epidemic ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/ed-1020\">Message from the Executive Director<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/ed-1020\" title=\"Message from the Executive Director\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Message from the Executive Director\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/michele-gardner-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">Welcome to the second TPCH staff newsletter for 2020. A lot has happened since our last newsletter back in February as a result of COVID-19, so I am pleased to ...<\/div><\/li><li><h4 class=\"lcp_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/paul-praises-tpch-covid-19-health-heroes\">Paul praises TPCH COVID-19 health heroes<\/a><\/h4><div><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\/2020\/09\/paul-praises-tpch-covid-19-health-heroes\" title=\"Paul praises TPCH COVID-19 health heroes\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/paul-mahoney-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lcp_thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Paul praises TPCH COVID-19 health heroes\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/paul-mahoney-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/09\/paul-mahoney-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"lcp_excerpt\">When Paul Mahony left TPCH\u2019s intensive care unit after 45 days, he was completely unaware of how close he had come to never seeing his wife of 43 years again, ...<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column rh-side-nav\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" alt=\"TPCH newsletter graphic\" title=\"TPCH newsletter graphic\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1170 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/04\/tpch-newsletter-graphic.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><div class=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"widget-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Staff News<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\">Newsletters<\/a>\n<ul class=\"children\">\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-31\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/stars-gazer\">STARS Gazer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/caring-together-update\">Caring Together Update<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/coh-express\">COH Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/get-redi\">Get Redi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/news-at-the-royal\">News @ the Royal<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/newsletters\/tpch-newsletter\">The TPCH Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/mh-bulletin\">Mental Health Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\">Executive Messages<\/a>\n<ul class=\"children\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/board-chair\">Board Chair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/ic\">Incident Controller<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-27\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/cahp\">Chief Allied Health Practitioner<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-29\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/cmo\">Chief Medical Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/edai\">Executive Director Assets and Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/edcs\">Executive Director Clinical Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-33\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/edr\">Executive Director Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/chief-executive\">Chief Executive<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/coo\">Chief Operating Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/cdho\">Chief Digital Health Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-23\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/cfco\">Chief Finance and Corporate Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-21\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/cnmo\">Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-25\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/category\/executive-messages\/cwo\">Chief Wellbeing Officer<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/edsq\">Executive Director Clinical Governance, Safety, Quality and Risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/executive-messages\/edhssp\">Executive Director Health Service Strategy &amp; 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