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Caboolture patient Roze’s aspiration journey is helping researchers build an app that will diagnose other children with the same condition, all throughout the world. 👏🤳

Six-year-old Roze was born at Caboolture Hospital and was experiencing ongoing respiratory and feeding difficulties, which explains years of illness, fatigue and repeated infections.

Following investigations, clinicians found a deep interarytenoid groove, (also known as a minor laryngeal cleft,) that causes Roze to aspirate fluids into her airway. This means food or fluids sometimes enter her airway when swallowing, which can lead to serious short and long-term lung disease in children. 🗣️

Roze and her mum Emma are now contributing to a study at Caboolture Hospital where the team, led by Adj Assoc Prof Thuy Frakking, are developing a digital app to diagnose swallowing impairment.

“The development of an accurate algorithm to classify aspiration in children will help progress to the development of an app that families and clinicians can access worldwide without the need for x-ray,” Adj Assoc Prof Frakking said. ...

From coordinating Mahjong tournaments to cultivating the culinary skills of the community, Brighton Wellness Hub`s Claire has a diverse and rewarding role!

As Manager for consumer and community partnership, Claire leads the Community and Oral Health Engagement Team providing services, activities, and valuable information designed to support people on their journey towards wellness. 🍎🤗

"We have a very active participation in the space, from both patients and community members, and rely heavily on feedback from them," shared Claire.

"Our participants share what they`d like to know more about, and we work with MNH services and external providers to make it happen!

"This year we`re excited to provide opportunities including cooking classes with a nutritionist, Scam Awareness information sessions, and our Death Cafe discussions that are gaining popularity."

Patients, carers and community members interested in learning more about the services are encouraged to reach out to the Brighton Wellness Hub on their website (via the comments below). 👇

👏 Shoutout Saturday to our remarkable Wellness Hub team for listening to what our community wants and making it happen. ...

When Dr Julie performed a very complex surgery on a 13-year-old patient, she wasn`t aware of the path that little girl would take as a result. 💝

That patient Kat is one of the newest interns at RBWH, starting her career at the very place that Dr Julie first met her. 👩‍⚕️🩺

“As a patient, I know how much it means to receive care, reassurance, and kindness from doctors – that’s always stayed with me," shares Dr Kat.

Dr Julie caught up with Dr Kat during her first week here and reflected on the effect her work has had on her.

"To see Kat, a former childhood cancer patient of mine, go on to become a doctor, is truly one of the most meaningful and rewarding moments of my career," shares Dr Julie.

"Her strength, perseverance and dedication are extraordinary, and I feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed the remarkable person she has become and all that she has achieved."

We`re excited to see our surgeons inspiring the next generation of doctors and look forward to many more positive stories in the future. 👏 ...

We`re here to make the hospital system less confusing for our patients, which is why we have employed Hospital Experience Managers like Allison! ❤️‍🩹

Allison has a social work background and now brings these skills to her role at RBWH, working closely with patients, families and clinicians to improve the overall patient experience. 🗣️🙏

“My role is to help those with complex or specific needs — including people with disabilities, long-stay patients, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — manage their healthcare journeys,” Allison said.

“One key focus is ensuring we check back with patients to confirm they understand the information we’ve provided, particularly around what they need to do once they are discharged." ...