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Metro North Hospital and Health Service is the biggest and most diverse public health service in Australia, delivering the best care by the brightest health care professionals. Two of our five hospitals—Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH)—are tertiary/quaternary referral hospitals, providing state-wide super specialty services, such as heart and lung transplantation and world leading burns treatment. Redcliffe and Caboolture are major secondary hospitals, and Kilcoy is a regional community hospital. Our Community, Indigenous and Subacute Service cares for patients in the community with more than a dozen diverse health facilities stretching from central Brisbane to Kilcoy. Metro North Health does not condone and will remove comments and/or members of the community who engage in hate speech, bullying, harassment, spam or other inappropriate conduct.

Baby Finley's start to life may have been rocky, but his move closer to home was made easier thanks to Caboolture Hospit...
18/11/2025

Baby Finley's start to life may have been rocky, but his move closer to home was made easier thanks to Caboolture Hospital and the new neonatal unit.

In line with World Prematurity Day yesterday, we are pleased to report that baby Finley is doing well after being born at just 29 weeks, and went home recently!

Finley spent more than nine weeks at RBWH, where he received CPAP and oxygen support. He was then transferred to Caboolture Hospital's rooming-in rooms recently, where he continued to develop and grow. 🐣

“My car was broken, so I was getting public transport between Caboolture and Brisbane every day,” Finley's Mum Clare said.

“Finley’s Dad was struggling to see him due to work commitments, but when he came here, he could see him a lot more.

“The nurses are amazing and right there when we need them, and to now have support so close to home means everything.” 🩷

"I had my first seizure at 18 months; it was mostly manageable until we moved to Australia in my 30's. I had a shunt put...
17/11/2025

"I had my first seizure at 18 months; it was mostly manageable until we moved to Australia in my 30's. I had a shunt put in, in 2019, but my condition deteriorated, and I was having on average 30 seizures a week. I couldn't work or hold down a job because of this, which affected me greatly. I had my last seizure on the day that I had drug resistant focal epilepsy surgery and have been seizure free ever since. During my time as a patient, I would watch the health teams and realised that the work they do every day really matters. It's incredibly important and it became my goal to work here at the hospital. With help from some of the neurology team, I now work as an advocate and AO, working through seven departments here at RBWH, including neurology. I love this hospital."

💭 Monday Mantra, former RBWH Neurology patient and current staff member Neil.

16/11/2025

Being deaf or hard of hearing is a struggle when you’re in a hospital setting, but consumer representatives like Cody are here to lend a helping hand! 👋

Cody is a change maker who was born deaf, and wears hearing aids to communicate. He is passionate about ensuring deaf people have access to services regardless of their identity.

“Deafness is not a disability, but a cultural identity,” Cody says. 👂

“I’ve been with Metro North Health in Caboolture for five years and have been a disability advocate for ten, making sure deaf and hard of hearing people are able to communicate effectively.”

The STARS perioperative team are celebrating the largest month ever for procedural services, clocking up an impressive 1...
15/11/2025

The STARS perioperative team are celebrating the largest month ever for procedural services, clocking up an impressive 1885 patients cared for in October.

Nurses Bree and Kalyca from the perioperative team share some incredible insights into this facility that supports approximately 250 patients a week, on average.

"It truly takes a village, albeit a sterile, highly organised and exceptionally well-trained village, to ensure each procedure is a success," shares Bree.

"Each procedure requires at least ten team members, with many more if the procedure is complex, and we often hear how much the patients appreciate this new facility.

"The team here at STARS are a great village to be a part of!"

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Bree, Kalyca and the entire perioperative team at STARS.

At the time of the last census, over 40,000 people living in Brisbane said they had difficulty speaking English. This me...
14/11/2025

At the time of the last census, over 40,000 people living in Brisbane said they had difficulty speaking English. This means many of our patients who need the ED might have a language barrier and could find it a little daunting!

🗣️ Fortunately a new trial at TPCH has meant that interpreters are available with the click of a button, as a 24/7 on-demand video and phone interpreting service launches.

Multicultural Officer Madi explains how the trial is providing almost immediate access for patients, in a Queensland-first.

“There are more than 200 different languages spoken in Queensland and one in five people in Metro North speak a language other than English,” Madi said.

“This exciting new trial will allow staff to communicate more effectively and provide better care to patients from multicultural backgrounds at the touch of a button.” 📱

More details about the trial can be found via our newsroom story, link in the comments below. 👇

The Eat Walk Engage team are celebrating 10 years of service since their humble beginnings at RBWH, with the program now...
13/11/2025

The Eat Walk Engage team are celebrating 10 years of service since their humble beginnings at RBWH, with the program now helping thousands of patients in their recovery across the state. 🔟🥳

Program managers Prue, Karen and Margaret have been with the team since its inception in 2015, supporting clinical staff in initiatives that get patients moving, nourished and connected whilst in hospital.

"By listening to our patients talk about their experience and guiding their recovery, we've been able to improve our care practices and introduce some pretty exciting initiatives," shares Margaret.

"From music concerts, interactions with Kindy kids, visits from the Delta Dogs and inter-hospital ward challenges, the program that started right here is now internationally recognised.

"We've taken our healthcare teams on a journey of improvement, making changes to the physical environment and motivating everyone along the way."

Congratulations to the Eat Walk Engage team on their remarkable 10 years of care! 🎂

Darren is wealth of knowledge in emergency response, where he enjoys sharing his skills with peers across our facilities...
12/11/2025

Darren is wealth of knowledge in emergency response, where he enjoys sharing his skills with peers across our facilities! 💡

In his Nurse Educator role, he shares life-support processes, training staff in both basic and advanced simulations, and also working alongside the teams in real life situations.

As part of the Medical Emergency Response Team, Darren and his colleagues then extract the data from defibrillators and other equipment used in emergencies and feed this back into education to improve future processes.

"Working in emergency response is a very unique role, providing an opportunity to collaborate with a number of healthcare professionals," Darren shares.

"You learn as much in this role as you teach, it's great working alongside the people who are applying the learning in our hospitals."

There is an opportunity to join Darren as a Nurse Educator in the Medical Emergency Response Team. To find out more check out the Smart Jobs vacancy in the comments below. 👇

As we reflect on Remembrance Day, we are reminded of the countless lives touched by ex-serving men and women who have ma...
10/11/2025

As we reflect on Remembrance Day, we are reminded of the countless lives touched by ex-serving men and women who have made sacrifices in the line of duty.

Many Metro North Health staff have a military connection, including Professor Michael Reade, an Intensive Care Physician at RBWH and Brigadier, Defence Professor of Military Medicine and Surgery.

Michael’s prelude to the minute's silence will be heard throughout the RBWH today, leading patients, staff and families to reflect on the lives lost.

"Much like Anzac Day when we reflect and remember our Australian and New Zealand comrades, Remembrance Day reminds us to honour those all around the world who gave their lives in service,” Michael said.

"We’re the custodians of the institutions built by those who returned, such as our great public hospitals.

“Their dedication and sacrifices give us the opportunities of a healthier and fairer society, which is why it’s so important to honour them on days like this.”

Metro North Health acknowledges the dedication of all serving and ex-serving men and women on this special day.

Lest We Forget. 💗

“I worked in childcare when I was younger in Sydney looking after babies and young children. I lived on a farm in West W...
10/11/2025

“I worked in childcare when I was younger in Sydney looking after babies and young children. I lived on a farm in West Wyalong, but these days I call Carbrook home. I enjoyed a cruise down the Blue Danube from the Netherlands to Budapest and really enjoyed the German countryside. When I’m at home I enjoy gardening and dog minding, and I’m looking forward to seeing the dogs again when I head home. I’ve been here for three months and the ward team give me lots of resources and activities to keep me busy. Cherie from Eat Walk Engage visits me every day; when I’m down she spends time with me, and she’s always encouraging and confident, not just to me but to everybody. Her brightness makes a difference.”

💭 Monday Mantra, Rita, 78 RBWH Ward 8AN, heading home soon after 3 months in hospital!

Living with chronic pain can be debilitating, but for those who take advantage of the Re-engage In Occupation (RIO) trea...
09/11/2025

Living with chronic pain can be debilitating, but for those who take advantage of the Re-engage In Occupation (RIO) treatment program, the results can be delightful. ☺️

Consumers like Mich (right, pictured with Pain Clinic Assistant Jolenta,) who present with chronic pain, learn how to re-engage in occupation. They find strategies that turn their challenging conditions into opportunities to build both their confidence and wellbeing.

The RIO market stall held at RBWH features pieces made by consumers, providing an opportunity to be creative whilst improving their engagement and social connections. 🎁

"I've always been creative, but never pursued it as a career," shares Mich, who makes unique sea glass and pebble art pieces.

"I never thought creating these pieces would make other people happy; seeing their happiness has been addictive."

Proceeds from sales at the market, to be held this coming Monday and Wednesday, support the Tess Cramond Pain and Research Centre.

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the process used to remove waste products from the blood when the kidneys aren't working, an...
08/11/2025

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the process used to remove waste products from the blood when the kidneys aren't working, and Nicki and Kysha from the PD crew at Banfield Kidney Health are two of the best in the business. 🤩🤩

Nikki has been a cornerstone of PD care at Metro North for over 25 years, with her experience playing a pivotal role in supporting patients who wish to work, travel and continue with hobbies despite being on dialysis.

"We look after 70 patients in the Metro North area and it's great to see them adapt to dialysis in a positive way and accomplish their goals" Nikki shares.

"It's a very rewarding job that Kysha and I have, teaching people to do their own dialysis, and it's a great team who make training fun."

👏 Shoutout Saturday to Nicki and Kysha for their dedication and expertise, that shapes the care provided at Banfield Kidney Health.

The new quiet space at Caboolture Hospital's Paediatric ED is a calming place for children and families who feel oversti...
07/11/2025

The new quiet space at Caboolture Hospital's Paediatric ED is a calming place for children and families who feel overstimulated in the waiting room. ☺️ 🎧

Nurse Practitioner Bek has been listening to families' experiences and has pioneered the Quiet Space, a room that offers calm and reduces sensory overload.

Bek included patient's suggestions when considering colours of the walls, the chairs and gentle sensory 'white noise' inclusions such as the bubble light. 🫧

"The number of families who've shared that their child has managed to stay for the duration of their care has shown us that the room is making a difference," Bek shares.

"Creating an inclusive, welcoming environment is what I'm passionate about, and I've always wanted to find what will work for not only neurodiverse kids, but for everybody - our staff included.

"Bringing your 'quirks to work' should be encouraged, because it not only helps staff, but in turn provides calmer care for the patients too."

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