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New car park opens at The Prince Charles Hospital
1500 space car park now open providing more parking to patients, visitors and health workers.
Short stay unit supports people in mental health crisis
The new Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit at TPCH provides people experiencing a mental health crisis with a safe and therapeutic space away from the busy emergency department to receive specialist care and support.
TPCH introduces new integrated clinic for people with advanced lung disease
New clinic at TPCH brings respiratory and palliative care together to provide more connected, and compassionate support for patients.
TPCH leads world’s largest COVID dashboard to shape future pandemic preparedness
TPCH’s Critical Care Research Group has developed the COVID Critical dashboard, offering global access to real-time COVID data to support future epidemics.
Protect yourself this flu season
The Prince Charles Hospital Infection Management Clinical Nurse Sally Smith wants everyone to be protected this flu season.
New role brings change for First Nations women, children and families
Metro North Health has made history by establishing the first-ever Nursing and Midwifery Director, First Nations Women, Children, and Families (Identified) role in Queensland.
Empowering Elders: New Healthy Ageing Clinic Delivers Vital Care
The launch of a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healthy Ageing Clinic (HAC) is offering specialised geriatric care to patients in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
Reflections on decades of service
Redcliffe Hospital's Cassady Distel-Rose is a proud Army Reservist and shares what being in the military and Anzac Day mean to him.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane
Metro North Public Health Unit has issued a Measles Alert following a confirmed case of the highly infectious disease in an adult in Brisbane who recently arrived from overseas.
Cheers to 50 years for RBWH PSO Keith Griffin
Patient Support Officer Keith Griffin is celebrating a milestone 50 years of working at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Queensland first training program for Nuclear Medicine
Metro North Health is helping students to take their first steps toward a career in Nuclear Medicine without them needing to move interstate.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital’s clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
Following four years as Chair of Redcliffe Hospital's clinical council, Dr Alan Yan takes the lead for Metro North.
RBWH unites to provide care throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital staff bunkered down at the hospital to ensure safe patient care continued throughout ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Advocating for inclusion when it comes to neurodiversity
Rosey Holliday, a valued consumer representative on the Metro North Health Disability Services Action Plan Implementation Advisory Group shares her experience with hidden disabilities like neurodiversity.
RBWH Nurse Educator duo leverage different thinking to solve healthcare challenges
Cath Saddler and Adam Turbutt, both Nurse Educators at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, have founded a Nursing and Midwifery Neurodiversity Working Group.
Bat found at Woody Point – risk of Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Metro North Public Health Unit is recommending anyone who had contact with a bat yesterday near Southern Cross Catholic College, King Street Woody Point to seek medical attention.
What you need to know about Japanese Encephalitis Virus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) is a flavivirus related to dengue, carried by some types of mosquitoes.
Transplant patient Rhys takes heart as he makes a return to sport
TPCH heart transplant patient Rhys Hoole has been reunited with his great love, sport, thanks to a second chance at life.
How to keep safe during a heatwave
South East Queensland is currently experiencing heatwave conditions.
TPCH welcomes sibling sets of new doctors as part of Metro North intern cohort
Metro North Health welcomes 203 new junior doctors this week including two sets of siblings at The Prince Charles Hospital.
RBWH Trauma team takes top awards at major multi-disciplinary event
The work was presented at the Australia and New Zealand Trauma Society Trauma Conference 2024.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
Central Foot Hub highlighting the power of collaboration and bridging a critical gap in care
Since its launch in February 2024, the Hub has achieved significant outcomes, including over 500 occasions of service.
‘A profound desire to give back’: SOAR peer-to-peer burns support program an Australian first
Phoenix SOAR is a program of the US Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, offering one-to-one peer support to burn survivors and their family/carers.
Redcliffe Hospital’s leading role in post-ICU care
The Redcliffe Hospital Post-ICU follow-up clinic is pioneering care of this type in Australia to help manage cases of Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients.
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Today is World Sepsis Day, and TPCH patient, Lisa, epitomises turning a potentially life-threatening diagnosis of Sepsis into a personal crusade, bringing hope to millions of people worldwide. 🦠
Lisa contracted Sepsis after suffering from a stroke at the age of 24, which resulted in her losing her left leg, numerous toes and fingertips, among other complications.
Despite the setbacks, Lisa now advocates for people with a disability, contributing her lived experience to grow Sepsis research with the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) 🔬🧫
Professor John treated Lisa when she first arrived at TPCH 20 years ago and knows all about her sepsis journey and the impact it has had on her life.
"Lisa has lived through this experience and can explain how bad sepsis can be, and how it can present in a million different ways, " Professor John shares.
"There is no single symptom of sepsis. If you are over 18 and have an infection, signs you may have developed sepsis can include breathlessness, fast heartbeat, and changes in behaviour - among many more."
To learn more about Lisa's story and information about Sepsis, check out the link here - metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/news/aus-honours-reunite-dr-patient-after-20-years
Very scary! I got sepsis a few years back, initially had bilateral streptococcus pneumoniae then turned septic, spent about 3 weeks on life support in an induced coma with multiple organ failure, inc heart, liver and kidneys, was on dialysis, and got bilateral jugular thrombosis; my family were told to expect the worst. The ICU team at Caboolture Hospital saved my life, I was in hospital for about 6-7wks. Sepsis can be life threatening!
Lisa Cox OAM is an incredible woman!! A true survivor and advocate for the disability community - so proud to know her
It really opened my eyes when doing my TMS training at work and saw a video of a young Dr that had sepsis, it was absolutely terrifying! This stuff is no Joke.
I remember Lisa when I worked at TPCH I used deliver meals to her. What a lovely amazing person I am so glad the she is doing well.
Had sepsis on 15th October 2020 and spent some time in TPCH ICU. They truly saved my life there.
Sepsis is not fun!! I got Sepsis from a PICC line about 10 years ago.... I was in hospital for almost a month... it was absolutely horrible 😢😞🤢🤮
The CCRG along with John, do amazing work.
"I have spent a lot of the last twenty years toiling in our bush block as a labour of love, removing introduced trees and plants and replanting natives. We planted a hoop pine that now towers over us and we enjoy the serenity the space brings. I was referred to the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD speech pathology program by my neurologist after my Parkinson's diagnosis. I'm glad I've taken up the opportunity and committed to making these appointments a priority."
💭 Monday Mantra, David, 85, TPCH Day Rehabilition Unit Patient (Speech Pathology)
Thanks Speechie
Caroline is talking shop on her role as a Speech Pathologist at TPCH, working with patients who have had a stroke, acquired a brain injury or have a neuro degenerative condition that affects their capacity to speak and/or swallow. 👄
"Our goal is to continue in our preventative therapy practices to support our ageing population as their needs become more complex and challenging," Caroline shares.
"We find a balance between impairment based and functional therapy approaches to help our users communicate their way and find their unique voice."🗣️
Outside of work, Caroline is a member of the World Music Orchestra where she uses her elevated aural skills to enhance her musical performances. 🎼🎶
#ShoutoutSaturday 👏 to Caroline and her fellow 'speechies'.
Hooray canna!
We love Caroline 💛
Peta was unwell at a young age, and when she spent her time staring at bland hospital walls imagining her future, she had no idea she would grow up to make brightening hospitals her career. 🎨🖌️
Peta has been with Metro North Health since 2008 as the Artist in Residence based at TPCH. She supports consumers both in community engagement groups and on the wards by enabling their talents with art as a therapy.
"Therapeutic art making is an important part of the consumer's journey," she said.
"I've seen growth that has exceeded my expectations, and the platforms that we've created here have helped some of our consumers launch careers in the creative field with amazing artwork."
"I'm so glad I get to bring joy to those in highly restrictive environments."