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TEST 01 The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
01 The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Games-based Hearoes app sounds good
Audiologists at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) have helped in the development of an Australian-first app that guides hearing impaired people through the new environment of sound, following a hearing implant.
Clinical trial finds new immunotherapy improves MS symptoms
A world-first clinical trial of a new cellular immunotherapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) has found that it improved symptoms and quality of life for most patients.
CURE-IT hepatitis program wins award
A program to cure hepatitis C has won the Queensland Health Award for Excellence in Connecting Healthcare.
Our inspirational CISS staff recognised
Twenty finalists from across Community, Indigenous and Subacute services (CISS) were recognised for their patient-centred approach to care and outstanding work at the 2017 CISS Staff Excellence Awards.
Kilcoy Hospital welcomes Headspace
Youth mental health group Headspace launched a new outreach service at Kilcoy Hospital recently.
Herston Quarter Redevelopment picks up two gongs at PPP awards in Sydney
Australian Unity’s Herston Quarter Redevelopment, in partnership with Metro North Hospital and Health Service, was formally recognised at last night’s inaugural Public Private Partnership awards for ‘Best Social Infrastructure Project’ and ‘Best Financial Structure’.
World Class cardiac team sharing skills
The Prince Charles Hospital’s cardiac expertise was showcased on the world stage at the recent 13th annual Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutic Congress.
Kilcoy Hospital welcomes Metro North Board
Kilcoy Hospital welcomed the Metro North Hospital and Health Service Board and Chief Executive recently.
Celebrating our champions at the 2017 Caring Together Excellence Awards
Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections Health staff recently celebrated another successful year at the 2017 QSuper Caring Together Excellence Awards.
Inaugural RBWH Art Awards winners announced
Queensland’s creativity was on show as the inaugural Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Art Awards winners were announced on 28 November.
Double victories for Metro North at 43rd SHPA National Conference
Two of our own Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) team members have come out on top and recognised for their invaluable contributions at the 43rd Society of Hospital Pharmacists (SHPA) National Conference.
A single blood test to revolutionise care—RBWH’s own contributes to study
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) emergency department consultant Associate Professor Louise Cullen is part of a team of researchers who have shown a single blood test could make all the difference to busy emergency departments.
Queensland Milk Bank celebrates five years of saving the state’s tiniest patients
The Queensland Milk Bank at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) celebrated its 5th birthday with a new name, a pink cake and a continued commitment to saving precious little lives.
Continuing the legacy of a legend
More than 200 distinguished guests gathered to honour the legacy of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s first neurosurgeon at the annual Jamieson Oration on Thursday evening.
Inaugural art event draws on inspiration from 150 years of RBWH
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has unveiled a creative way to celebrate its people and places during its 150th year.
Kilcoy Hospital refurbishment continues with fresh, new-look website
The refurbishment of Kilcoy Hospital continues with a fresh, new-look website now available online.
Keeping minds and bodies active and healthy
The community partnership between the Sandgate & District Mens Shed and CISS is continuing to provide some great dividends for not only the local community, but for staff, patients and our residents.
Golden anniversary for the Professor Tess Cramond Multidisciplinary Pain Centre
This year marks 50 years since the late Tess Cramond opened the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
Robert’s self-motivation for better health, one step at a time
When Robert Jacobs woke up in hospital after suffering a stroke, he couldn’t move his body, but could faintly hear the doctor asking ‘if you can hear me, please blink’. All Robert could move was his eyes; every part of his body was paralysed.
Volunteers Val and Violet recognised for 30 years of valuable service
Women who have attended the BreastScreen Queensland Brisbane Northside service at Chermside may have met Val Ferguson or Violet Montgomery in the waiting room.
COPD pilot making waves for our golden oldies
Golden results are being delivered at Burpengary’s Oak Tree Retirement Village with a fabulous program increasing participant’s fitness and quality of life.
Sarah’s proud of helping our community grow
Working at Caboolture Hospital was always a first choice for recent midwifery graduate Sarah Mathes.