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World-leading Brisbane researchers recognised
An international expert in intensive care and antibiotics has taken out the top honour at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Excellence Awards.
Grants boost emergency medicine research
Five Metro North emergency medicine research teams have been awarded EMF grants to further their the ground-breaking studies.
New Hospital service helps Caboolture kids grow
A new inpatient children’s clinic at Caboolture Hospital is proving to be a godsend for new mums like Glasshouse Mountain’s Sarah Moffat whose baby experienced feeding difficulties.
Academy continues to pave way for a great career start
The success of the Caboolture Health Academy continues to grow as more local students take up the opportunity to train at Caboolture Hospital.
Metro North Australia Day Awards
Metro North has awarded 10 Australia Day awards for excellence today.
Welcome to our new junior doctors
The welcome mat has been rolled for 162 medical interns who commenced their careers as doctors with Metro North Hospital and Health Service this week.
Metro North Christmas Message
Thank you to all our staff for your outstanding work and commitment to Metro North this year.
Medical glue is the clue to Australian breakthrough
Caboolture Hospital Emergency physician Dr Simon Bugden and his research team have found a new way to make one of the most common medical procedures in the world – placing drips or IV lines – safer, less painful and potentially more cost effective.
More options now available for Caboolture mums-to-be
Caboolture mums-to-be now have access to more local maternity options thanks to a partnership between Caboolture Hospital and two private midwifery-led group practices.
Academy first provides healthy career step
Local students have been given a healthy career headstart as the first to graduate from the Caboolture Health Care Academy.
Passing the torch after two decades of kindness
Caboolture Hospital volunteer chaplain Gemma Hocking will hang up the cloth after 21 years of providing support and comfort to patients, families and the community.
Tackling occupational violence in our hospitals
Every year, more than 3000 healthcare workers are assaulted on the job in Queensland. Across our health service and hospitals right around the state, a range of measures are being rolled out to tackle occupational violence including body worn cameras.
Annual Report
The Metro North Hospital and Health Service Annual Report 2015-2016 provides an overview of the health service's financial and non-financial performance and key achievements.
Metro North HHS increases health care services
Australia’s largest public health provider continues to grow with almost 20,000 additional patients admitted to Brisbane north hospitals in the last financial year.
Expo shines spotlight on mental health
TV and radio personality, Osher Günsberg will be special guest at this year’s North Brisbane Mental Health Expo at Bowen Hills on 27 September.
No excuse for abuse
We have zero tolerance when it comes to violence in our hospitals and community services. Our staff come to work each day to look after sick patients, not to become patients themselves.
RBWH doctors recognised at Asia Pacific’s premier healthcare event
Two doctors from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital have won an international award for translating their research into clinical practice, enabling diagnosis of heart attacks faster and providing quicker treatment to patients presenting with chest pain in Queensland Emergency Departments (EDs).
Making difficult care decisions easier for loved ones
For many families having to make decisions about the care of a family member when they are seriously ill can be extremely difficult especially in a time of crisis.
Metro North has launched a new video acknowledging the small moments that make a difference to our patients every day
Across Metro North, we care for thousands of people every day. We recognise it’s the little things we do that sometimes make the most difference.
Identification: It’s your right to a healthier life
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has launched a campaign during NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July 2016) to highlight the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients identifying when accessing their facilities.
Caboolture Health Care Academy trial
When you meet Caboolture high school student Daniel Tucker you can tell that he is a young man with a grand plan.
Caboolture Health Care Alliance
Local kids with learning disabilities are being given an extra helping hand thanks to the launch of a new Caboolture Health Care Alliance which will see the hospital, GP Super Clinic and local organisations working together.
CaPS off to Caboolture
CaPS’ off to the 1000th staff member to complete the very popular Communications and Patient Safety (CaPS) training program at Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals, and Woodford Correctional Centre
Winter is coming – we’re ready, are you?
Queenslanders are being urged to save their Emergency Departments and ambulances for emergencies only as frontline healthcare workers brace for another busy flu season.
Caboolture families celebrate special birthday
More than 2,000 mums and bubs will celebrate an extra special milestone shortly as Caboolture Hospital’s Holding Hands Midwifery Group Practice turns 10.
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