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Scanning centre to transform disease research and treatment
The diagnosis and treatment of cancers, mental health disorders and conditions such as dementia is set to reach new heights in Brisbane with the launch of a $24 million facility that combines state-of-the-art equipment with world-class research and clinical expertise.
Advancing pharmacy practice
The increasing importance of the pharmacists’ role in patient care has been recognised with three Metro North Hospital and Health Service pharmacists among the first in Australia to be receive Advanced Practice Pharmacists credentialing.
$1m grant to establish centre at TPCH for lung cancer early detection
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and The University of Queensland (UQ) will lead a new centre dedicated to the early detection of lung cancer following a grant of $1 million from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).
$4m Qld Government investment in Queenland’s only epilepsy clinic at RBWH
Channel 9 reports life-changing surgery being offered at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is helping thousands of patients living with epilepsy. Now a new $4m Queensland Government investment will significantly boost treatment.
More premmie babies treated faster with new retrieval service
More of Queensland’s tiniest patients have been given a helping hand to access lifesaving treatment thanks to a centrally-coordinated neonatal retrieval service, officially launched at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital on Tuesday, 17 November - World Prematurity Day.
Brave Bec’s push to get the country talking organ donation
Prince Charles Hospital patient Bec Craven spoke to Channel 7’s Sunrise this morning about the need for all Australians to have a conversation with their loved ones about organ donation.
TPCH Annual Health Discoveries Forum
A huge thankyou to everyone who attended the 7th Annual TPCH Health Discoveries Forum last Thursday and Friday. The week ended with a presentation of awards to the best papers and presentations from the two-day event. Congratulations to the following researchers for being awarded for your hard work.
Royal Race to the Roof honours ANZAC Centenary
The 2015 RBWH Annual Race to the Roof joined forces with the army to help raise much needed funds for cardiac research and awareness of heart disease.
Stroke rehab goes high tech
Brighton Health Campus is fast becoming a national centre for stroke recovery with the addition of new rehabilitation technology.
Graduates take first step in a health career
Nine local school-based trainees have gained a healthy career start by graduating from the Redcliffe and Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals School-based Traineeship Program.
Collaboration puts patients and the community front and centre of healthcare delivery
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) and Brisbane North PHN have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to improve continuity of quality patient centred care.
A pharmacy at the bedside
Pharmacists at Redcliffe Hospital are helping patients of all ages progress through their hospital journey quickly and seamlessly as more and more pharmacy work is performed on the wards.
Expert care helps fulfil a family dream
When Karen-Kay experienced increased bleeding during her pregnancy, her worst fears were realised. But the dream she and her husband had of adding to their family were eventually realised through the care of medical teams at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
BreastScreen Keperra celebrates a decade of service
Nearly 40,000 eligible women have taken advantage of free breast cancer screening provided by BreastScreen Queensland’s Keperra service since it opened 10 years ago.
Projects drive healthcare innovation
A total of 21 projects driving innovation and collaboration in integrated and connected care will receive a share of $2 million in funding through Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
Caboolture Hospital maternity care at state forefront
Mums and mums-to-be have voted Caboolture Hospital one of the best in Queensland for maternity care.
Creative skills set to WOW
The creative skills of mental health consumers will be showcased in the 12th annual Windows to Our World (WOW) art exhibition, which opens at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) on 9 October.
Good Quick Tukka
If we are what we eat, National Nutrition Week from 11-17 October is a good time to prove it.
RBWH receives international award for consumer engagement
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has been recognised for its consumer and community engagement program in the 2015 International Hospital Federation Awards.
World Mental Health Day highlights suicide rates for Indigenous communities
Bridging the gap in mental health services for Indigenous Australians is a key focus of Metro North Hospital and Health Service Indigenous Mental Health Workers Marjorie Droste and Jasmine Tobane.
Make time this October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a timely reminder for eligible women to take advantage of the free BreastScreen Queensland Program.
Metro North treating more patients than ever before
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has strengthened its delivery of quality healthcare during 2014-15 while meeting significant demand in growth for services.
Register now for RBWH Healthcare Symposium
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) will host its 24th annual Healthcare Symposium from 12-16 October, 2015.
5,000 complete cultural awareness training
The Metro North Hospital and Health Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU) is celebrating a major milestone this month with 5,000 participants completing their online Cultural Practice eLearning Program since its launch two years ago.
$6m funding for dementia research
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) researchers will lead a major new collaborative study into the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
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