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New research centre at TPCH targets early detection of lung cancer
The Prince Charles Hospital will be the centre of a major new research effort focussing on earlier detection of lung cancer, Australia’s deadliest cancer.
Record injection of funds for chronic disease research
Fifty research projects tackling Australia’s most prevalent chronic illnesses will benefit from a $2.9 million injection of funds from The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.
On-call medical support for aged care facilities
A new medical outreach service will help elderly aged care residents in The Prince Charles Hospital catchment avoid unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department.
Information sessions for graduating Nursing and Midwifery students
Metro North is hosting information sessions for Graduating Nursing and Midwifery Students in July.
World-leading Brisbane researchers recognised
An international expert in intensive care and antibiotics has taken out the top honour at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service 2017 Research Excellence Awards.
Miracle patient gets second chance at life
Meet our miracle man Justin! Last year The Prince Charles Hospital transplant team worked their magic and gave Justin a second chance at life thanks to a very special family.
Research fellowship for one of our brightest young minds
One of Metro North’s brightest junior doctors has been awarded a fellowships to undertake ground-breaking medical research.
A heart-warming story
For our patient Kelli, having her second baby Eddie was supposed to be the happiest time of her life. Sadly during birth her heart failed and she was now fighting to survive.
Metro North Australia Day Awards
Metro North has awarded 10 Australia Day awards for excellence today.
Welcome to our new junior doctors
The welcome mat has been rolled for 162 medical interns who commenced their careers as doctors with Metro North Hospital and Health Service this week.
Metro North Christmas Message
Thank you to all our staff for your outstanding work and commitment to Metro North this year.
Annual Report
The Metro North Hospital and Health Service Annual Report 2015-2016 provides an overview of the health service's financial and non-financial performance and key achievements.
Metro North HHS increases health care services
Australia’s largest public health provider continues to grow with almost 20,000 additional patients admitted to Brisbane north hospitals in the last financial year.
Expo shines spotlight on mental health
TV and radio personality, Osher Günsberg will be special guest at this year’s North Brisbane Mental Health Expo at Bowen Hills on 27 September.
TPCH speech pathologist awarded 3MT champion
A speech pathologist from The Prince Charles Hospital, whose research has revolutionised the practice, has won the prestigious University of Queensland’s Three Minute Thesis (UQ3MT) competition.
No excuse for abuse
We have zero tolerance when it comes to violence in our hospitals and community services. Our staff come to work each day to look after sick patients, not to become patients themselves.
Researchers climb Mt Kilimanjaro to unlock altitude sickness
Professor Norman Morris, who works at both TPCH and Griffith University, and fellow TPCH physiotherapist Helen Seale, embarked on a research study in August, which involved trekking the highest mountain in Africa.
RBWH doctors recognised at Asia Pacific’s premier healthcare event
Two doctors from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital have won an international award for translating their research into clinical practice, enabling diagnosis of heart attacks faster and providing quicker treatment to patients presenting with chest pain in Queensland Emergency Departments (EDs).
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.
Identification: It’s your right to a healthier life
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has launched a campaign during NAIDOC Week (3 – 10 July 2016) to highlight the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients identifying when accessing their facilities.
Outstanding contributions recognised at Metro North Australia Day Awards
Exceptional people and teams working to deliver excellence in health care were recognised at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) Australia Day Awards for 2016 on 27 January.
Metro North welcomes new interns
The New Year has seen 164 new junior doctors commence careers as interns at hospitals across Metro North.
Researcher selected to mentor young doctors
RBWH Research Director Cancer Care, Professor Geoff Hill has been selected as one of four highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Fellows in Queensland Health to mentor young doctors.
Researcher selected to mentor young doctors
RBWH Research Director Cancer Care, Professor Geoff Hill has been selected as one of four highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Fellows in Queensland Health to mentor young doctors.
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