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Gold Award for QFTAC
Metro North’s Queensland Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (QFTAC) won a Gold Award for Fostering Innovation at the 2015 Queensland Police Service (QPS) Awards for Excellence.
Photographic treasure
Mums, bubs and visitors to Caboolture Hospital’s maternity ward and birthing suite will be in for a delightful surprise with a large collection of treasured, canvas-printed photos gracing the walls and waiting areas.
Seventh case of measles confirmed
Additional cases of measles in Brisbane may be likely following confirmation of a seventh case in five weeks.
Artists impression represents the strength of Indigenous heritage
Although local artist and teenager Sam King has only been painting for a few years, it is clear that his creative artwork reflects his personal journey and the strength of his Indigenous heritage.
Health Alert – Measles
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has been notified of another diagnosed case of measles with possible contacts around the University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia campus and elsewhere in Brisbane.
Redcliffe and Caboolture welcome intensive care nursing specialist
Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital has welcomed a new Clinical Nurse Consultant to its Intensive Care team as part of a push to enhance intensive care services in Moreton Bay.
Intensive care services now available in Caboolture
Critically ill patients requiring highly specialised intensive care can now be treated at Caboolture Hospital following the opening of an Intensive Care Unit.
Are your immunisations up to date?
It’s not just a baby thing. Even if you were immunised as a child, you may need booster doses to maintain immunity from certain diseases such as whooping cough.
Resource kit helps women with intellectual disability be breast aware
A new education tool to help women with an intellectual disability make informed decisions about their breast health was launched today by BreastScreen Queensland Brisbane Northside Service.
Life long bonds
Reflectively wading through a photo album of the many patients she has helped, Jo Maddicks-Law is reassured of the difference she has made to the lives of others.
Prevent hepatitis. Act now.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, with serious health consequences. There are more than two billion people throughout the world with hepatitis making it a global health priority.
Measles alert on Brisbane’s north side
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is asking residents to watch for symptoms of measles infection after the highly infectious illness was confirmed in a student from Taringa who has recently returned from overseas.
QuaRRIES recognise excellence in services
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital QuARRIES Awards held on 14 July highlighted some of the remarkable quality initiatives and excellence in service improvement by staff.
Leading cancer researchers share knowledge
South East Queensland’s leading cancer researchers will discuss advances in cancer care at a forum at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) next week.
Kilcoy Hospital gets a facelift
Kilcoy Hospital facilities have received a welcome facelift thanks to the Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
Healing garden opened
A Healing Garden designed to provide a quiet space for staff and visitors has been opened at Redcliffe Hospital as part of the hospital’s 50 anniversary celebrations.
Ward 4East opens
A medical ward at Redcliffe Hospital has been reopened following a $5 million refurbishment.
NAIDOC Week 2015
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ connection to the land and sea during national NAIDOC Week next month.
Queens Birthday Honor Recipients
Four doctors who have helped shape and deliver expert medical and dental services across Metro North Hospital and Health Service have been awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Half a century of caring for the community
Redcliffe Hospital will celebrate 50 years of service to the Peninsula community with an open day on Saturday 13 June from 10am to 2pm.
Celebrating 20 years of community-focussed health care
Staff at Pine Rivers Community Health Centre celebrated 20 years of service to people in the Moreton Bay region on 29 May.
Milestone for Hyperbaric Medicine Service
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Hyperbaric Medicine Service celebrated its 5th anniversary and 15,000th treatment on 21 May
New midwifery care model a first in Brisbane
A new model of care at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is providing women continuity of care throughout their entire pregnancy and birth journey, with their personal midwife.
LINK Innovation funding now open
Metro North Hospital and Health Service is seeking innovative ideas on a collaborative approach with community partners to drive improvements in health service delivery.
Get moving for heart week
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is getting behind the Heart Foundation’s push for people to get active for the sake of their heart's health.
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