New cardiac and respiratory clinic in Redcliffe Hospital MBICC
Patients accessing both cardiac and respiratory testing in the Clinical Measurements Unit will soon have a one-stop-shop in Redcliffe Hospital’s Moreton Bay Integrated Care Centre (MBICC).
Secrets for longevity from a centenarian
Eloise reflects on a life well lived and the secrets to making it to 101 years of age over a piece of birthday cake.
Our stories
Emergency care in the comfort of your own home: The Virtual Emergency Care Service
The Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS) is a free, Queensland-wide service for non-life-threatening emergencies for both adults and children.
Passionate RBWH anaesthetist makes King’s Birthday Honours List
Associate Professor Michael Steyn has been recognised has been recognised for his significant service to anaesthesiology and peri-operative medicine, as well as health leadership.
Toxxic trend sweeping social media set to have ‘max’ health impacts
Looksmaxxing, Healthmaxxing, T-maxxing - heard of them? If you have, then be aware they could be causing you secret harm! Dietitian Helen unpacks the exxhausting and dangerous social trends.
RUBIE to the rescue of sick and premature babies
Critically ill and premature babies will reach specialised care faster with the launch of Queensland’s first neonatal emergency vehicle, donated by national charity Running for Premature Babies.
New cardiac and respiratory clinic in Redcliffe Hospital MBICC
Patients accessing both cardiac and respiratory testing in the Clinical Measurements Unit will soon have a one-stop-shop in Redcliffe Hospital’s Moreton Bay Integrated Care Centre (MBICC).
Patient stories
RBWH brings cardiac service to the heart of Queensland
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
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.
Staff profiles
Behind the scenes with an unseen first responder
If you’ve ever called RBWH or STARS, you may have spoken to Juanita, one of the switchboard team who keep patients, families and clinicians connected.
RBWH nurses armed with a new training tool
Nurses at RBWH now have access to a realistic simulator arm to help them practice and refine complex vascular access techniques for dialysis patients.
A lifetime dedicated to caring for others
After 42 years of nursing, Katrina Kalmar is retiring, ending a remarkable career spent entirely within Metro North Health.
The doctor who became the patient
Dr Steven Hocken was preparing for his final anaesthetic exams when he was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer bringing new perspective to the way he delivers health care.
