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Measles case reported on Brisbane’s northside
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a measles alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease on Brisbane’s northside.
Driving life changing research for CF patients
It’s #ThinkyThursday! Clinical Research Coordinator for #TPCH Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre Michelle Woods is changing lives. CF patient Tracey has been able to start full-time work for the first time in almost 20 years!
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Harnessing research opportunities in busy emergency department
Dr Catherine Forristal joined Redcliffe Hospital’s Emergency Department last year as its first Research Manager. This #ThinkyThursday recognises the incredible work Catherine is doing to drive research in the ED.
Turning tide on deadliest cancer
#ThinkyThursday this week takes us to the team at #TPCH. Here, under Professor Kwun Fong’s leadership, they are working on a trial to detect lung cancer in early stages and are already saving lives!
Delving deeper into thyroid cancer, autoimmune thyroid disease and Graves’ disease
Introducing this week’s #ThinkyThursday Clinician Fellowship recipient Dr Don McLeod! Since receiving the Fellowship Dr McLeod has been able to delve deeper into the root causes and treatments of thyroid cancer.
Games-based Hearoes app sounds good
Audiologists at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) have helped in the development of an Australian-first app that guides hearing impaired people through the new environment of sound, following a hearing implant.
Upgraded facility improves care for cystic fibrosis patients
An almost $3m upgrade to The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is giving patients with cystic fibrosis the best and safest care during hospital stays. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new wards were up to the very best international standards, which was important for CF patients who may have to visit hospital frequently.
TPCH staff ready to fight flu season
As the flu season heats up, staff at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) are getting vaccinated to keep themselves and their patients safe.
Deep brain stimulation gives Parkinson’s patients a new lease on life
Deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving a new lease on life to people who had lost all hope.
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5 days ago
Are you a wizz in the kitchen? Jeff, Cherie and Bianca are getting ready to judge #TPCH staff's baking at next week's Master Cake Competition, part of Charlie's Week celebrations! 🧁✨🍪
Yum! Wish I was there 🍰
Certainly the tastiest event in Charlie’s week What talent we have
Juanita Webb...... you have to enter this year, your cakes are amazing !
Emily Head you should enter you talented cake baker!
Get baking everyone, this is always a great event at Charlie’s week
Gooooo Bianca!!!
Our most favourite day of the year! 🎂🍰🧁 Always astounded at the talent of our staff-homebakers.
Love that you are on the judging panel. You certainly know how to position yourself for good cake. 🍰
Juanita Webb, you must my dear enter... please please, your cakes are simply perfect and delicious..🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
Lynda...are you entering?
The best photo!!!
I hope you have entered Juanita Webb
Chocolate cake bribes accepted.
Go Charlie’s!!! #proudtobeEDNMS “Life is short, work somewhere awesome”.
What day is it going to be held?
Holly Daley
Vann this has your name written all over it!!!
Vann Tng can you just say you still with TPCH just for the comp lol
2 weeks ago
After 35 years of nursing and clinical education, #TPCH legend Megan Lowe is retiring! Megan has helped shape the careers of countless nurses who've benefited from her experience, wisdom and mentoring.
Wow Megan, enjoy the next chapter of your life and career. Thank you for your mentoring and inspiration over the years . Enjoy and congratulations!❤️🎉🙏🏻
An amazing nurse leader,mentor and friend who will be sadly missed. Megan you have made a huge difference and improved outcomes for our patients and their families. Thank you for all your exceptional years of service and commitment to the nursing profession. Enjoy your travels with Len ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Megan for being a great mentor! You will be missed 💕
You are an amazing woman Megan. It was a pleasure knowing you over the years. Wishing you all the best for your retirement.❤️
An amazing nurse and mentor. An inspirational and enthusiastic MN leader. Thank you for all your years of hard work and dedication Megan. Proud to have worked with you and so proud of your contribution to MN and more specifically TPCH. #proudtobeEDNMS “Life is short, work somewhere awesome”.
Congratulations on a distinguished and respected career and also for being a really nice person no matter what. Enjoy your next chapter
A well deserves retirement! But you will be missed
A huge thank you Megan for your friendship and support over the years. Your compassion for your colleagues and Patients will be missed greatly. You have touched so many lives.....you have left a enormous hole. Safe and healthy retirement. Xoxox
Congratulations and thank you Megan for 35 years of service and leadership. Best wishes for retirement. #celebrateourpeople
Megan has been at the forefront of many careers at TPCH. She was able to breakdown textbooks to meaningful, practical information that I have utilised throughout my time in cardiology practice. Thanks Megan & wish you all the best in your retirement
Thank you Megan. You have been a great mentor throughout my nursing career. Enjoy a well deserved retirement.
Will miss you a lot Megan! Congratulations and thank you for all you have influenced for better.
Congratulations I loved working with you in ICU and learnt heaps from you Great educator Enjoy life now, you've deserved it .
You have been a fabulous mentor and inspiring leader.. Enjoy, relax and soak up the next part of your journey🧡thank you for all your hard work 🌸
Congratulations Megan, thank you for the opportunities you gave me as a novice nurse educator
Amazing Nurse & Amazing educator.!
Oh Megan, Nursing will miss you..enjoy your retirement it is well deserved. It was such a pleasure to know you and work with you.
Congratulations on your retirement Megan and on an outstanding career.
Congratulations Megan. Enjoy your retirement. All the best for your future. You will be missed. ❤
Congratulations Megan. Not a lot of names stick with you but yours is definitely there. So much history and knowledge shared with so many. Thank you!
Thank you Megan for all the support, input and leadership you have provided
Congratulations Megan. Enjoy the next chapter of your life.
Congratulations Megan, it was a pleasure to work with you.
Wishing you all the very best, Megan!
Congratulations Megan, I still remember the CCU course run out the back of TPCH! Fun days! Enjoy retirement. X
2 weeks ago
Safety Squad assemble! Our #TPCH Safety Champions Rob, Cameron, Joanne, and Ashleigh are passionate about making sure staff are safe in the workplace. Great job, squad! #SafeWorkMonth
2 weeks ago
Prof Scott Bell and Assoc Prof David Reid from #TPCH are helping to break new ground that could add decades of life to those living with cystic fibrosis. What an incredible story!
This is absolutely fantastic. My only hope is for it to become available sooner rather than later for all of those living with CF.
Excellent work - it’s heart breaking to see the young ones with CF go through so much.. this can be a game changer.. not to forget what Prof Bell has done to foster research within the health system .. love the CF team at TPCH !!
The drug is called VX455 (yet to be named like Kalydeco, Orkambi and Symdeko). I encourage people to read up on it. My lung function has increased by 9% in just 7 days of taking it. I am able to make my bed without coughing and have more energy. Unfortunately it can’t reverse the lung damage already caused by CF but for children who are just starting their journeys, this will make all the difference! As well as pave way for more therapies to help all the mutations!
The best doctors and cf nurses ever
This is so great 👏🏼
Emma Megram
Liz McGhee
Megha Jolly
Lauren Rowe
Brock Heironymus Tiff MacDonald how good will it be😊
Maddy Jeffriess
3 weeks ago
How cool is this? #TPCH staff Kim, Michele and Alaa are checking out the latest ultrasound simulator equipment during Healthcare Simulation Week. This hi-tech system gives staff an ultra-innovative learning experience for better patient care. A big thumbs up! #HcSimWeek19
4 weeks ago
Yum! What better way for #TPCH dietitians Nicci, Karen and Emma to celebrate World Dietitians Day than with some delicious nutritional delights. These #DedicatedDietitians help our patients improve their health through good nutrition. Great work!
Where’s Jan?
Lovely photo! Happy dietitians day to all the awesome dietitians in Metro North!
Keep up the quota of healthy vegetables and fruits!
Great pic ladies. Happy dietitian day!!!!
Hi Nicci.
What a great team
I know the one on the left
Great job team!
Lovely photo! Happy dietitians day to all the awesome dietitians in Metro North!
4 weeks ago
Keeping our kids and families safe! #TPCH celebrated the launch of ‘SaFE’, a new child protection module that will help our staff provide vital protection and care to vulnerable children and families.
Great job
Great work!!!
Great job team. I just did my training today. Excellent work!!!
Awesome job
Good work team!
Well done TPCH paeds team
Go team!
4 weeks ago
A big congratulations to Colleen and Pat who are celebrating an incredible 40 years of service! #TPCH and its patients are lucky to have this dedicated duo on the team. Thank you for your care and commitment!
Dr Pat- a wonderfully careing person and such a great Doctor. You guided me through many hard times. Your support was amazing. Congratulations on such an achievement.
Congratulation Pat. I know the dedication you put into TPCH is shown throughout all your patients and junior doctors and staff. You are a well respected part of the establishment
Amazing dedication! Not just to the employer but to the people of QLD - well done!
Congratulations, Pat!!!!!!
Congratulations Pat. Well done.💖💖
Congratulations Pat.
Congratulations Dr Pat Aldons Always wonderful working with you All the best.
Congratulations on such a big achievement!
Congratulations Pat. What an amazing achievement. Well done you ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations both of you
Congratulations Pat, my favourite doctor!
Congratulations a wonderful team
Congratulations to you both, and thank you for all the amazing care you have provided to the patients and their families!
Congratulations both ❤️
Congratulations to you both 😊
Congratulations you deserve it! X
Congratulations Pat what agreat dedication all the best Coral Cain and John
Congratulations both ❤️
A very caring man and feel lucky to be one of his patients Congratulations
Wow, Colleen😊 congratulations 🎉
Well done sis
Well done guys , big xx to Colleen who helped me get through the hardest times during my recovery from Lung Tx
Congratulations
Congratulations!!
Congratulations Dr Aldons