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Patient Support Officer Jordan receives a triple shout out from patients
STARS' rehabilitation ward 4b are very fortunate to have the services of Patient Support Officer Jordan Nelson. Jordan recently received three nominations from patients for the outstanding care they received.
Queensland first training program for Nuclear Medicine
Metro North Health is helping students to take their first steps toward a career in Nuclear Medicine without them needing to move interstate.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
New STARS NDIS Pathway Project Officer strikes the right note
When social worker Liam Kelly isn't helping staff and patient engagement with the NDIS at STARS, he is part of Brisbane's live music scene as guitarist in metalcore band Citadel.
Patient Murray receives recognition for service during Cyclone Tracy
STARS’ patient Murray was recently recognised for his service during Cyclone Tracy, as part of the 50-year anniversary commemorations of the disaster in Darwin.
Striking art piece returns to STARS
If you’ve visited STARS recently you may have noticed a beautiful new piece of artwork, 'Olden Times' by artist Rene Kulitja, hanging in the entrance to level 3.
RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
Redcliffe Hospital says thanks to its volunteers.
Redcliffe Hospital recently held its annual Christmas lunch to thank its army of volunteers for another year of outstanding service.
RBWH anaesthetics debuts reverse recycled artwork
A new artwork is on display at RBWH, made of almost 10,000 pieces of plastic waste from operating theatres.
Dance Rehab celebrates Christmas at STARS
Dance Rehab, an innovative therapeutic dance program for patients undergoing rehabilitation at STARS, took on a Christmas theme for the last session of 2024.
Redesigning ophthalmology care at STARS
Metro North patients will benefit from a 12-month trial of a new referral process which will increase the number of people eligible for cataract surgery at STARS.
Rehabilitation Engineering Centre ‘elf’ Alan set to retire after almost 34 years
After almost 34 years with Queensland Health, 18 of those with the Rehabilitation Engineering Centre, one of workshop’s ‘elves’, Alan Bateman is retiring.
Baby Arthur goes home in time for World Prematurity Day
Baby Arthur, born at just over 28 weeks, has been able to go home with the help of the RBWH NeoHOME program.
Redcliffe Hospital Ngarrama Maternity program expands
Expectant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women accessing Redcliffe Hospital will soon have the choice of a continuity of care model across the antenatal, birthing, and postnatal period.
Debbie at the forefront of helping Norfolk Island community access care
A clear ability to identify solutions is helping Clinical Nurse Consultant Debbie Jones streamline services for Norfolk Island residents.
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Meet patient Geoffrey. He's affectionately known as 'Wombat' and has called STARS home since January. 👋
When he leaves hospital, he is looking forward to getting back to the Redcliffe and District Amateur Radio Club, where he is the logbook administrator.
“I’ve been involved in amateur radio clubs for many years. I love being able to talk to people all over the world, from the Maldives to Turkey to Illinois. We talk about our previous working lives, our hobbies and other interests.”
“Many of the Americans I talk to are really interested in our native animals, which is also a love of mine. I particularly like macropods, but also the platypus and, of course, the wombat.”
Despite his health challenges, Geoffrey remains optimistic about the future. 🥰
“You just have to stay positive and think about getting better. My motto is from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, ‘Always look on the bright side of life’.”
“There are a lot of people worse off than me.”
Good attitude to have wombat
Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey and approach Wombat! I didn't know there was amateur radio clubs - sounds great!
Geoff, you were one of my favourite patients! I’m so glad to see you doing so well.
All The Credit of my recovery : Should go to all firstly the Neurosurgical Team at the RBWH, They were Brilliant . Then I had Awesome Doctors and Exceptional Nurses of Ward 4A in STARS , also the Delightful Angie , Dan, Ashlee and the rest of the Wonderful Physio and OT Teams . They are all STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in my eyes.
Onya Wombat. Keep your chin up. I wish you more of that strength and resilience that has got you through to now. Keep going beautiful soul.