Celebrating 40 years of helping people live healthier for longer
In 1986, a group of like-minded community members came together to form a group to support The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Life-changing care close to home as Caboolture Hospital launches cancer service
New cancer treatment service opens at Caboolture Hospital
Our stories
A ‘deep dive’ with the RBWH hyperbaric medicine team
RBWH’s Hyperbaric Medicine Service team recently performed their 50,000th treatment, as part of helping patients recover from much more than just the bends!
Think twice before turning to Dr AI
Metro North Chief Digital Health Officer Dr Jason Brown weighs in on risks and benefits of using Dr AI.
TPCH Clinical Trials Centre opens with pioneering pulmonary fibrosis research
New state-of-the-art clinical trial facility opens its doors at The Prince Charles Hospital to provide greater care for patients.
Therapeutic meal ordering improves patient’s meal choices with a side of speech therapy
A new interprofessional clinical assistant role is providing therapeutic meal ordering for patients at STARS with difficulties with communication.
Celebrating 40 years of helping people live healthier for longer
In 1986, a group of like-minded community members came together to form a group to support The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).
Patient stories
Caboolture’s Midwife Navigator supports more than 1,200 vulnerable women through pregnancy
Unique Midwife Navigator plays vital role in supporting socially and medically vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital.
Roze’s aspiration journey will help diagnose other kids with swallowing trouble
Roze's aspiration journey will be used to guide the development of a digital app to help diagnose swallowing impairment and aspiration in children.
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering brings wedding bliss to patient Roy
STARS Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and physio Angela Williamson collaborated on custom wheelchair seating for patient Roy, allowing him to attend his granddaughter's wedding to take on 'flower girl' duties.
A new transport option for RBWH cancer service patients
Patients travelling from the Caboolture area to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) for cancer care now have access to a new, free transport option.
Staff profiles
Carer’s advice leads to occupational therapy career
We know that life doesn’t always go to plan, but thankfully for thousands of patients across Metro North, Tegan Button chose a career in occupational therapy.
Patient Support Officer David keeps everything shipshape at STARS
David Meredith works the afternoon shift as a Patient Support Officer in the clinical and procedural areas at STARS, getting everything shipshape.
Taking action early to identify cognitive decline in family members
Identifying and treating cognitive decline in elderly patients can often be tricky and at the time, difficult to reveal for many reasons.
Ruth is raising the bar at STARS
Director of Safety and Quality Ruth King oversees the day-to-day operations within the Safety and Quality Unit and also participates in weight-lifting competitions.
