Record injection of funds for chronic disease research
Fifty research projects tackling Australia’s most prevalent chronic illnesses will benefit from a $2.9 million injection of funds from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
On-call medical support for aged care facilities
A new medical outreach service will help elderly aged care residents in The Prince Charles Hospital catchment avoid unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department.
Opening the Yellow Envelope
Metro North hospitals and residential aged care facilities have joined together to enhance patient information handover and provide better continuity of care.
Information sessions for graduating Nursing and Midwifery students
Metro North is hosting information sessions for Graduating Nursing and Midwifery Students in July.
Milk bank gives gift of life at Caboolture
Caboolture’s youngest patients now have access to the services of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) Milk Bank for Life.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Fun Day to mark NAIDOC Week
A family fun day will be held at St Columban’s College in Caboolture as part of NAIDOC Week Celebrations (2-9 July 2017).
New report reveals truth of trauma impact on Queensland hospitals
A recently released report by Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) researcher Associate Professor Kirsten Vallmuur shows falls from playground equipment is one of the leading causes of injury hospitalisation for children while physical violence was the top cause of injury hospitalisation for young adults.
Aged Care Conference
Date: 7-9 August 2019
Venue: Education Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston
Hosted by Metro North Hospital and Health Service this conference is attended by delegates from across Queensland to look at the many topics concerning aged care.