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Research study highlights complexities of ICU environment 

A qualitative research study by the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has explored issues experienced by staff in the intensive care setting as part of a project to improve the intensive care unit (ICU) environment. 

30 October 2024|

Staying healthy in smoky conditions

Signs of smoke irritation include itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and coughing. Generally, once away from smoke these symptoms will clear up but people with asthma, heart disease and other conditions may be more sensitive to smoky conditions.

26 September 2024|

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1 day ago

At just 25, Rhys has faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. After a cardiac arrest while playing footy in March 2022, he was diagnosed with heart failure (cardiomyopathy).

"I wasn’t feeling well for months before it happened," Rhys said. "Things got worse quickly after the cardiac arrest."

Rhys underwent six open-heart surgeries before receiving TPCH's 500th heart transplant—a milestone that gave him a second chance at life. The journey wasn’t easy. Rhys spent 80 days in the hospital post-transplant, including time on life support, lost 20kg, and had to relearn how to walk.

Now, nearly a year later, Rhys is preparing to return to work and has set his sights on getting back to playing footy.

“I’ve been through so much, but I’m ready get back into it. This heart saved me, and I’m going to make the most of it.”
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At just 25, Rhys has faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. After a cardiac arrest while playing footy in March 2022, he was diagnosed with heart failure (cardiomyopathy).

I wasn’t feeling well for months before it happened, Rhys said. Things got worse quickly after the cardiac arrest. 

Rhys underwent six open-heart surgeries before receiving TPCHs 500th heart transplant—a milestone that gave him a second chance at life. The journey wasn’t easy. Rhys spent 80 days in the hospital post-transplant, including time on life support, lost 20kg, and had to relearn how to walk. 

Now, nearly a year later, Rhys is preparing to return to work and has set his sights on getting back to playing footy. 

“I’ve been through so much, but I’m ready get back into it. This heart saved me, and I’m going to make the most of it.”

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Amazing 🙏

Well done Rhys Hoole🙏. Your successful progress towards a new normal post transplant life is inspiring for all heart transplant patients. Take care and stay well. All the very best to you for your future. Cheers, Rohan (#501) 👍😀🙏

Well done Rhys.

Congratulations Rhys- I hope you have a long and happy life, filled with joy and love. ♥️🌹💜🌷🩷🦋🦋🦋

Wishing all the best Rhys you have the world at your feet and take every chance with both hands 🙌 ❤️👋🤞👏🏻

Well done Rhys. All the very best

Safe and effective.

Congratulations on your recovery, you must have a big personal and clinical support Team. All the best.

I am so glad to see you looking more and more healthy and well. I am so proud of your remarkable milestone goals you are kicking. Well done, keep pushing! 😊

Best wishes in your ongoing recovery Rhys! 🙏

Wow so good to see you doing so well. Pretty amazing.

Wishing you all the very best, Rhys, after all you have been through, I hope life is a lot easier for you. Love the TPCH. ☺️☺️

Congratulations Rhys on your progress and you are a inspiration to many

Good work TPCH and best wishes Rhys! 💜❤️🙏

Rhys you look so great. It’s was a pleasure to look after you. So pleased you are doing well. I remember your very supportive mum also x

what a great story, you must be so grateful to your donor and their family for giving you the ultimate gift..

All the best Champion.

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4 days ago

Love is in the air on TPCH GEM Ward with 96-year-old patient June and husband Frank about to celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary. 💕

The couple met while working at an optical company in NSW.

“I used to watch June walk past my desk and finally plucked up the courage to ask her out to a jazz concert, she was beautiful,” Frank said.

Frank says that the key to a happy marriage is to appreciate each other every day and be capable of loving one another without conditions.

“Our best memories together were bringing up our two wonderful sons. We used to drive up to Surfers Paradise every holiday time so the family could enjoy the beach - it was wonderful."
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Love is in the air on TPCH GEM Ward with 96-year-old patient June and husband Frank about to celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary. 💕

The couple met while working at an optical company in NSW. 

“I used to watch June walk past my desk and finally plucked up the courage to ask her out to a jazz concert, she was beautiful,” Frank said. 

Frank says that the key to a happy marriage is to appreciate each other every day and be capable of loving one another without conditions.

“Our best memories together were bringing up our two wonderful sons. We used to drive up to Surfers Paradise every holiday time so the family could enjoy the beach - it was wonderful.

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Congratulations 🥂

Congratulations to you both, you certainly set couple goals for the generations that have followed you. ❤️

Amazing ❤️❤️

This is absolutely adorable. ❤️

Happy Anniversary. What a lovely long story together ❤️

Mary N Danny Jacobsen this is too cute

Congratulations lovely people, so special and wonderful.❤️❤️

How beautiful 😍

June u look AMAZING for 96 yrs old 🤩 Such a beautiful love story and Congratulations on your 73 years of marriage June and Frank 😍💘😊🥰

Just beautiful 😍 Congratulations June and Frank

How absolutely beautiful ❤️

Oh my heart.. aren't they the cutest 😍

Happy anniversary 🥂 73 year anniversary is awesome!!

Congratulations, what a milestone. 🥰

Lovely. Don’t get that love today.

Congratulations! I love this story so much! 💛

Oh my goodness how beautiful,.. congratulations on a wonderful milestone

Congratulations Love Birds. What great advice, enjoy your happiness 😊

Ain’t love grand! Congratulations 💗

This is a beautiful love story.. it gives me hope that love can happen..🥰💌

Happy anniversary !! 🎉

Congratulations on 73 years June and Frank.

Beautiful ❤️

Wow 73years! How wonderful. Wishing June all the best in her recovery.

Love 💕

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1 week ago

“I came into TPCH to get my heart fixed. I needed a new valve to strengthen the weak part. I’m usually a go-with-the-flow person, and not much phases me. But if I had my time again, I would take better care of my heart. The key to a healthy life is a healthy heart.”

#MondayMantra ☁️ Bruce, Cardiac Ward, TPCH.
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“I came into TPCH to get my heart fixed. I needed a new valve to strengthen the weak part. I’m usually a go-with-the-flow person, and not much phases me. But if I had my time again, I would take better care of my heart. The key to a healthy life is a healthy heart.”

#MondayMantra ☁️ Bruce, Cardiac Ward, TPCH.
2 weeks ago

Dysphasia is a condition that affects speech and language skills, making it difficult for someone to find the right words or form sentences. It’s often caused by brain injury, stroke, or neurological disorders.

Erin, a speech pathologist at TPCH, works with people facing dysphasia every day.

“You see people when they are at their most vulnerable,” Erin said.

“It’s a difficult moment for many of them, as they navigate a new reality where communication doesn’t come as easily. But you also see the strength and resilience they have as they work through these challenges.”

“Building rapport quickly is essential to helping patients get the most benefit out of the time we spend together. Building trust is key."

If you're a passionate speech pathologist ready to make a real impact, TPCH is looking for someone like you! 💬 Apply today smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH616485
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Dysphasia is a condition that affects speech and language skills, making it difficult for someone to find the right words or form sentences. It’s often caused by brain injury, stroke, or neurological disorders.

Erin, a speech pathologist at TPCH, works with people facing dysphasia every day. 

“You see people when they are at their most vulnerable,” Erin said.

“It’s a difficult moment for many of them, as they navigate a new reality where communication doesn’t come as easily. But you also see the strength and resilience they have as they work through these challenges.” 

“Building rapport quickly is essential to helping patients get the most benefit out of the time we spend together. Building trust is key.

If youre a passionate speech pathologist ready to make a real impact, TPCH is looking for someone like you! 💬 Apply today https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PCH616485

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