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One of our biggest killers, strokes strike at any age

Traditionally people associate strokes with old age but young people, and even children can fall victim too, according to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Director of Neurology and Stroke Dr Andrew Wong.

Young people get arthritis too

The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is treating more cases of arthritis in younger people than ever before.
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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.

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