How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Pioneering heart and lung services awarded for innovation
Metro North’s Heart Lung Clinical Stream has been recognised for pioneering a number of initiatives to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Graham brings empathy and understanding to his role at STARS
After working as an electronics engineer in the Navy for 25 years, Graham moved to a role in hospital security where he keeps staff, patients and visitors safe.
STARS Dietetics and Food Services staff wow judges with Asian-style chicken dish
STARS Chef Rajesh Pundir and Dietetics & Food Services Site Coordinator Brendan Host were runners up in the recent Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare (IHHC) Culinary Competition.
Book lovers at STARS appreciate reading trolley run by volunteers
Patients at STARS are now able to enjoy a good book courtesy of a new reading trolley service, an initiative of the STARS Staff Council.
Dementia choir proves a hit with their first ever public concert
Around 150 concert goers were treated to an engaging and highly moving musical performance as part of the first ever Bright ‘N’ Sparks dementia choir concert recently.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
Patient stories
John makes sure Fit Testing is not a ‘hair raising’ experience.
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.
Natascha has new lease on life thanks to Evy the labradoodle
25-year-old Natascha Kamp, who has a Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), having an assistance dog has been life changing.
Ekka Champion Gordon owes a lot to RBWH nurse navigator Suzie
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.
Dominic gets a new heart and a second chance at life
Dominic is given a second chance at life and a new heart thanks to organ donation.
Staff profiles
Graham brings empathy and understanding to his role at STARS
After working as an electronics engineer in the Navy for 25 years, Graham moved to a role in hospital security where he keeps staff, patients and visitors safe.
‘The family test’: Why fire safety should be front-of-mind for all workers
Not only is fire training mandatory, there are plenty of good reasons to keep up to date.
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.
Awards success shines spotlight on the critical role of fathers in obstetrics
Metro North’s Associate Professor Alka Kothari was honoured at the recent Women in Technology Awards for her ground-breaking research and advocacy work to improve care for families during pregnancy and
