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Based at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), the Queensland Aphasia Research Centre (QARC) is a partnership between The University of Queensland and Metro North Health.

A Metro North Health feasibility study has shown that people living with a post-surgery stoma should undertake an abdominal exercise program to improve quality of life to reduce further complications. 

STARS have recently launched a dedicated patient clothing program, ‘Dignity at STARS’ after receiving funding for the initiative from the RBWH Foundation in July.

Emergency Department staff from Redcliffe Hospital recently joined with Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to learn how to quickly and safely transfer critically ill patients.

Staff, academic and community partners come together to recognise and celebrate the diversity and quality of research happening at Redcliffe Hospital.

HBI engineers modelling patient-focussed care as they lend skills to Queensland surgery colleagues

A new research project aims to highlight the importance of consumer partnerships in research by ensuring they are genuine and impactful. 

The Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) at STARS recently received new patient resources including an acoustic guitar thanks to a generous donation from the Cory Charitable Foundation.

The RBWH recently hosted a Multi-agency Trauma Training Simulation exercise, in collaboration with QAS and the QPS, that was a first of its kind for Queensland.

That success was reflected in a high turnout across the three days – and a buzzing Education Centre.

A step-by-step guide on how to go about checking on someone, and how to help them if they need it.

The 2024 Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) Research Symposium was a success with three highly-coveted awards won.

A patient care initiative led by STARS Dietitian Hannah Olufson is improving access to reliable nutrition information by creating patient information videos, thanks to funding from the RBWH Foundation.

Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.

In addition to hospital emergency departments, you can access healthcare advice and treatment close to home, or even without leaving the house!

The Residential Aged Care District Assessment and Referral Rapid Response (RADAR RR) has received a grant to embed its successful model providing emergency department equivalent acute care in the home.

John performs a very important role at TPCH, providing Fit Testing for staff to ensure they have the correct size and brand of mask/respirator for their individual face.

To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, the STARS Allied Health team organised a range of fun events for patients and staff to get into the Olympic spirit.

Through years of health struggles, 98-year-old Gordon Hooper has always been able to fall back on his love of painting for joy and diversion during the tough times.

A partnership between Metro North Health and QUT is providing an integrated approach to education, recruitment and retention, development and support for nurses and midwives throughout their careers, including research pathways.

A successful Genetic Health Queensland pilot project offering Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has helped over 800 young people in Queensland since commencing the trial in 2021.