Mr Ken Whelan has been appointed Metro North Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Officer, Board Chair, Dr Paul Alexander AO, announced today.

An innovative device being trialled at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) may provide a treatment option for heart failure sufferers for the first time in Queensland.

The Hospital, Alcohol and Drugs Service (HADS) at The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is giving patients a creative outlet during their detox program by providing them with painting materials and canvases during their stay.

Pormpuraaw Elders Danny Coleman and Norma Teddy recently travelled to Brisbane as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit Improving the Patient Journey (IPJ) program.

A new initiative launched today at North Lakes Health Precinct will be a welcome relief for families dealing with Type 1 diabetes.

Andrew Cathcart, from Samford, doesn’t just love wearing green on St Patrick’s Day, he also has a green thumb.

A new Healthy Hearing Program is helping close the gap for Indigenous students in the Metro North Hospital and Health Service area.

A group of community-minded patients and volunteers has made a significant difference to mental health services and care being delivered at Caboolture Hospital’s Mental Health Facility.

An 87-year-old patient has found a meaningful way to thank the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) by setting aside a 50 cent donation from her fortnightly pension.

The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) technology and expertise has been shared live via satellite link with around 2000 cardiologists attending a conference in India.

Kilcoy Hospital’s Indigenous Healing Garden is bearing fruit.

Ultrasound technology is helping save lives by enabling paramedics to quickly detect and diagnose internal injuries in patients before arriving at hospital.

Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) held its first engagement session with its community and healthcare partners to support the implementation of the recently launched Health Service Strategy 2015-20.

More than 1000 Queenslanders have now contracted the potentially debilitating mosquito-borne virus Ross River Virus (RRV).

A new service at Caboolture Hospital will mean local kids will no longer have to travel to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital for minor surgery for ear, nose or throat conditions.

The first day on the job was extra special for graduate nurse Aliza Nasato who started her nursing career at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) last month.

Canine company is helping to improve the health and wellbeing of mental health patients at Caboolture Hospital.

So far this year, more than 380 Queenslanders have contracted the mosquito-borne virus Ross River Virus (RRV) compared to 120 cases reported in the same period last year.

A new service is providing comfort and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).

Congratulations to all of our Australia Day Achievement Award winners from across the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.