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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wound trial paving way for nursing-led care
It’s a now a lot more convenient for many North Brisbane residents to access great, high-quality care with a new wound management trail beginning at Chermside.
Metro North Chief Executive appointed
The Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services, the Hon Cameron Dick MP, has approved the recommendation by the Metro North Hospital and Health Service Board that Mr Shaun Drummond be appointed Chief Executive of MNHHS.
Interim Care service helps hundreds transition out of hospital
Hundreds of elderly patients are transitioning out of hospital to more appropriate aged care settings faster thanks to a new Interim Care service in Zillmere.
Interim Care service helps hundreds transition out of hospital
Hundreds of elderly patients are transitioning out of hospital to more appropriate aged care settings faster thanks to a new Interim Care service in Zillmere.
Healthy aging expo centre stage at Brighton
Brighton Health Campus was transformed into a healthy ageing knowledge hub recently with a wide range of health experts and almost 600 community members coming together for the second annual Healthy Ageing Expo.
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