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Metro North Health

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3328 9781

Address: Butterfield Street, Herston 4029 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Meet Karen and Darcia, two of Kilcoy Hospital's 30 nurses! They help care for a small, tight-knit community and shared with us what they love about working in a rural hospital. "Working rurally has given me a chance to broaden my skills and knowledge. Because we don't have the same resources available at larger hospitals, we improvise and find new ways to treat patients as a team here. It can sometimes be challenging, but it's very rewarding," registered nurse Karen said. "As a CN, my work at Kilcoy is diversified, I describe myself as jack of all trades, master of none. Our roles out here can be so varied! Working in a rural setting also lets you form closer bonds with patients, colleagues and the wider community. We are the people they come to when they're not feeling their best!"

24.01.2022 Our Redcliffe Showgrounds Fever Clinic has been temporarily closed for the rest of today, and tomorrow Friday 11 Sept, due to poor weather . Our Redcliffe Hospital Fever Clinic remains open and ready to meet your testing needs.

23.01.2022 Can you guess what this condition might be? Heres a clue to help you out: Most ________ develop slowly over several years. Well share the answer next week, so check back in!

22.01.2022 Unsure if you need to wear a mask? Unlike some parts of the country, its not mandatory for everyone to wear a mask in public in Queensland. We are currently wearing them at our facilities though to keep both staff and patients extra safe! Face masks can be a useful measure to help control sustained community transmission. Sustained community transmission is when there are multiple cases of locally acquired COVID-19 where contact tracing and testing is unable to identify how the person was infected. If you live in the greater region of Brisbane, watch this video to see where a face mask might be suitable.

22.01.2022 Were smiling, we promise! Face masks alone will not protect you from COVID-19. It is also vital that other COVID safe practices are followed, including: Washing hands often and thoroughly Maintaining a social distancing... Covering coughs or sneezes Staying at home if unwell Getting tested if youre showing any signs of COVID-19. See more

21.01.2022 We want you to know that behind the mask theres always a smile #BehindTheMask #InThisTogether Great video by Childrens Health Queensland!

20.01.2022 Meet baby Myllena During one of Myllenas naps, mother Emmalea found her unresponsive and unwell. Taken in an ambulance to Caboolture Hospital, the doctors diagnosed the incident as a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE). A BRUE is when an infant younger than one year stops breathing, has a change in muscle tone, turns pale or blue in colour, or is unresponsive. It can be a terrifying experience for the babys carer, just as it was for Emmalea. Little Myllena recovered overnight with the care of our team and is now a healthy, happy and adorable 5-month-old!

19.01.2022 Let's give a big welcome to one of our newest team members, Bayley! Bayley has joined #RBWH as a cardiac clinical measurement scientist where he will determine any underlying heart conditions in patients through non-invasive procedures. "I started here in February as a student and was kept on afterwards. I've only officially been working here for a few weeks and I'm really enjoying it," he said. "Uni has set me up for my role pretty well, but there are so many things you don...'t get to cover as a student. I'm learning so much every day from the team, it's new but it's been great!" Join us in wishing Bayley best of luck in his new role! #ShoutoutSaturday

19.01.2022 Jacque Antwis has helped thousands of babies through the donation of her breast milk, after losing her son Edison at just 10 days old. Baby Edison was born with a rare heart disease, which meant his life was brief, but the impact he made was profound. As her body continued to produce milk, she decided to donate it to Queensland Milk Bank to help other babies who could need it. She says the process has provided her with a sense of purpose and was a way to honour Edisons life and legacy. Read her story in full in todays Courier Mail QWeekend.

18.01.2022 Were getting ready for the big flip! The Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment Project team will be flipping the main entry to the back of the hospital. From Monday, 21 September, all non-urgent patients visiting the hospital will be directed to a new Temporary Main Entry. Plan your journey and find out more at https://bit.ly/3h51PY5

18.01.2022 Santa has been declared an essential worker and will be able to visit our hospitals for Christmas Day! Friendly staff like Dave will be ready to greet Santa and make sure he follows hand hygiene precautions Only one more sleep to go!

18.01.2022 Did you know reading to babies from the day they are born has enormous benefits for both parent and baby? The Grantley Stable Neonatology Unit at #RBWH participated in the international Little Readers Read-a-thon, with families in the Unit clocking up a total of 302 hours of reading to their babies! Mum Kimberly and her new twins Hannah and Sophie wasted no time getting stuck into some great books. Link to the full story in comments.

18.01.2022 Across Metro North we have been proudly sporting yellow and asking the important question R U OK? today. But its not just today we need to check in - ask this regularly of those around you and remind them support is available. Tag someone below to remind them you care and prompt a catch up!

16.01.2022 We're kicking off #NAIDOC Week with STARS guest artist Ian Waldron! Here he is in front of his new installation of seven Bloodwood Totems standing tall in the courtyard at STARS. Ian's traditional homeland is his constant source of inspiration and his imaginative, contemporary designs have made him one of Queensland's most accomplished Aboriginal artists. We're very privileged to have such beautiful artwork in our new facility!

16.01.2022 Anne and Kolten are just two of 163 new medical interns who kick off their careers as doctors this week across Metro North. After completing their week-long orientation program, interns will embark on rotations in medicine, surgery, emergency medicine and additional specialist areas. Anne and Kolten will be in the #TPCH ED from next week. Let's give them a warm welcome

16.01.2022 Did you know that UV is high all-year-round in the Sunshine State? This means the sun is still powerful enough to damage your skin even in colder weather or on cloudy days. You can still get a visible sunburn in the winter, so make sure youre applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every day! #slipslopslapseekslide

15.01.2022 Looking for a way to get more physical activity into your day, but simply cant find the time? Why not try exercise snacking! Exercise snacking is all about adding small bite-sized chunks of exercise into your day that add up to your weekly recommended activity guidelines. #RBWH Physiotherapist Alexandra Boughey shares her top tips: Take the stairs instead of the lift. If you have an iPhone, the Health app tracks how many flights you climb each day! Walk more and at... a faster pace to get your heart rate up. If you catch public transport, try getting off one stop earlier. Strength snack by balancing on one leg while youre waiting for something to happen, like for your toast to pop out of the toaster. If you sit at a desk, try doing ten squats between meetings. Do you try to fit bite-sized exercises into your day? Tell us how in the comments!

15.01.2022 Its another #ThrowbackThursday! This month we found a photo of a Royal Womens Hospital (now RBWH) midwife and baby in the Special Care Nursery. Can you guess what year this photo was taken? A hint! In this year, Paul Keating was Australias Prime Minister.

15.01.2022 Dressed like a superhero because she is one! Anndrea is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Redcliffe Hospital and she spends her days caring for our tiniest patients. Here she is pictured before the introduction of masks for staff, making her look even more like the superhero that she is. "My passion is not only for babies but for families too, and making sure theyre cared for properly on their journey," she says. "It can be so traumatic for families, they could never predic...t their baby would need neonatal care and can spend several months by their babys side in the nursery. "I absolutely love it, helping families get through this difficult time to take their baby home is incredibly rewarding." #ShoutOutSaturday

14.01.2022 What's on your Christmas wish list this year? 39 year old #TPCH patient Nicole is hoping to receive a heart transplant for 2021. About 10 years ago, Nicole was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy which was managed with medication therapy until her heart began to deteriorate. Now living with an artificial heart, Nicole is keen to receive a transplant and be there for her family in years to come. Her son James, 3, has also put a heart on his wish list for mum. He's hoping Santa will be able to deliver it soon and we do too!

14.01.2022 Each year #RUOK Day shines a spotlight on mental health. But how do you have a meaningful conversation? Our Chief Wellbeing Officer Bruce Sullivan has some tips for asking R U OK?: Stop and pay attention, the differences in someones behaviour will tell you if something might be wrong. Make time for a meaningful conversation, ask them over lunch or a walk rather than before heading into a meeting. Listen carefully and quietly. Youre there to understand, not to fix ev...erything. Encourage action! Think of ways you can support them, like suggesting resources or scheduling in another chat. Be there all year round, not just today. Link to full blog in comments.

13.01.2022 We have opened a new COVID-19 testing centre at the Redcliffe Showgrounds. Open from 8am to 4pm weekdays. Entry via Portwood Street.

13.01.2022 Are you an expert in mental health? Were looking for a clinical nurse to join Lana and the Acute Inpatient Unit at #RBWHs Mental Health Centre! If youre ready for a rewarding role, apply now! Link in comments. #WorkforusWednesday

13.01.2022 A study from Jamieson Trauma Institute this year showed road trauma hospitalisations had increased in 2020 from the previous year, and were predicted to continue increasing over the Christmas period. Dr Sean Rothwell is the Director of Emergency Medicine at #RBWH's emergency department and he knows the importance of being vigilant on the roads. "Unfortunately, we see a lot of road trauma here in the ED over the holidays," he said.... "It's important to always be alert and aware when driving, whether it be a 5 hour drive or a 5 minute trip to the shops. You never know what can happen, so don't take risks with speeding or drink driving, it's just not worth it." Stay safe on the roads and look out for one another.

13.01.2022 Ever wondered what its like inside an intensive care unit? Meet Josie, the eyes and ears of the Redcliffe ICU! Shes a cool, calm and collected administrative officer who coordinates the needs of the ICU team. "Ive been here for about four years now and I really enjoy it. Ive learnt so much," she says. "I really like to make sure the staff are safe when theyre in here - they can be working with high-needs patients in difficult situations so Im always trying to get them... what they need before they have to ask for it. "It can be pretty confronting at times, especially when I first started, but I really love my job." Where would we be without people like Josie? #ShoutoutSaturday

13.01.2022 Can you guess this condition? Well let you know the answer next week! Heres a big hint: Now that were in spring, increased pollen in the air can worsen symptoms of _______.

12.01.2022 On 5 September 1936, RBWH featured in Brisbanes The Telegraph! We dug out parts of page 8 from Trove archives and found an artists impression of the hospital, a piece on its benefits for working-class women, and the architectural tactic to minimise hallway traffic!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2019 Deadly Start trainee graduate Emilie! Shes been awarded the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Trainee of the year award for the South-East region in the 2020 Queensland Training Awards (QTA)! Emilie completed her Deadly Start school-based traineeship as a trainee Allied Health Assistant, based at our #RBWH Occupational Therapy department. Emilie now progresses to the QTA State Finals for a shot at being awarded the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainee of the year award, announced this Friday. Good luck Emilie, youre already a deadly superstar in our eyes!

11.01.2022 Can you guess what disorder this might be? Here's an extra hint: _ _ _ _ _ _ i _ can affect your energy levels, mood, health and quality of life. Check in next week for the answer!

11.01.2022 If you visited our #RBWH fever clinic this week you might have seen the lovely Lita! Armed with masks, sunscreen and water bottles for those coming for a test, Lita and other frontline staff are working hard to keep Queenslanders safe. Check out all of the testing locations below - link in comments.

11.01.2022 During Brisbane's three-day lockdown, it is still essential to get a COVID-19 test if you develop any symptoms. To help with demand over the coming days, our Fever Clinics have extended their opening hours over the weekend. You can find more information here: https://bit.ly/35m1GMH Anyone who has been to the following active contact tracing locations during the relevant time periods regardless of whether they have symptoms or not should get tested and isolate until they ...receive their result. Critically, even if a negative test result is received, please continue to monitor for symptoms and get retested if necessary. Saturday 2 January - 7am - Train from Altandi station to Roma Street Station Saturday 2 January - 4pm - Train from Central Station to Altandi station Sunday 3 January - 11am-12noon - Woolworths Calamvale North Tuesday 5 January - 7.30- 8am - Coles Sunnybank Hills Tuesday 5 January - 8-8:15am - Nextra Newsagent, Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town Thank you everyone for your cooperation!

10.01.2022 Meet Meagan! She's been a Physiotherapy Assistant this year at #RBWH as part of our Indigenous Cadetship Program and is a big believer in making the most of every opportunity. "The cadetship is a great way to support what you're learning through your university studies and combines practical and theoretical components," she said. "I started in January and everyone from day one has been incredibly supportive and welcoming, I'm very grateful to have had this opportunity. ... "If you're thinking of applying for the cadetship, taking on extra commitments as a working university student might seem tough, but looking back on it all, it was certainly worth it!" Interested and think you might be eligible for an Indigenous Cadetship in 2021? Check the link below to find what roles and disciplines are available! #WorkforusWednesday

10.01.2022 It's time to put your mind to the test! Can you guess what this condition is by using the hints below? Here's an extra hint: _ _ _ _ m _ _ is a condition where you lack enough healthy red blood cells. If you think you know what it is, share your guess below! Check in next week for answer.

09.01.2022 #TPCH ED Specialist Faye Jordan is a friendly face you do not want to see this Christmas! Sadly, Faye sees too many little ones on Christmas Day who have ingested magnets and button batteries. These high-powered magnets or batteries are commonly found in kids toys, games and novelty goods, many of which we'd find wrapped up under the tree! Unfortunately, magnet and button battery ingestion can lead to internal injuries and even death. Prevention remains the number #1 focus this Christmas, so please throw away any toys containing these where the batteries or magnets are not securely out of reach, and remind family members to be vigilant with little children around. Together, we can make sure Christmas is safe for everyone!

09.01.2022 We take the health and safety of our staff and patients very seriously. If youve noticed people at our health facilities wearing masks, this is because were taking extra steps to ensure we dont spread COVID-19 or other infectious diseases to patients or to each other. If youre working or visiting our facilities, thank you for wearing a mask to help protect yourself and others.

09.01.2022 Our amazing Sony You Can Centre at #RBWH has been Adams home away from his home since he started cancer treatment in October last year. Its hard to put into words what its meant to have a space like this. Its given me somewhere to feel relaxed away from the hospital environment and a place to hang out with my friends when they visit.

09.01.2022 We've got a festive condition for you to guess this week! Using the clues, can you tell what it is? Here's a hint: you might experience _ _ _ t _ _ _ _ _ r _ _ _ _ if you've enjoyed a few too many party drinks.

08.01.2022 I spy with my little eye... the future Senior Orthoptist at #RBWH! Were looking for someone with experience in clinical service provision to join the team. Could it be you? Apply now! Link in comments. #WorkforusWednesday

08.01.2022 Here's just one of the many rehabilitation spaces you can expect to find in STARS when it opens in just a few weeks STARS is a new specialist public health facility based at Herston, designed to expand healthcare services across rehabilitation, elective surgery and endoscopy. Once open, STARS will be one of the largest specialist rehabilitation services in the southern hemisphere. We can't wait to show you more soon!

08.01.2022 The numbers are in Thanks to everyones physical distancing, thorough hand-washing and sick days spent at home, #TPCH recorded no cases of influenza this winter! TPCH had a total of 700 patients come through the hospital with the flu in June, July and August of 2019. Thank you everyone for doing your bit to prevent the spread of all infectious viruses!

08.01.2022 Michael is one of the first patients to access our new SLAM clinic at #STARS! The Skin Lesion Assessment Management clinic is a one-stop shop for the treatment and removal of non-melanoma skin cancers for suitable patients who can have their spot seen and removed all on the same day! Michael's son, Liam, a rehabilitation nurse at STARS, was on standby to take his dad home after his procedure yesterday. "It went really well, I knew I was being well taken care of," Michael... said. "It's even better having Liam here to take me home, you couldn't beat it!"

08.01.2022 The blood transfusion service at Kilcoy Hospital started out small, but thanks to RN Maggie's determination to streamline the process for patients, it's now bigger and better than ever! "The service needed a bit more attention than what it was getting, so I just decided to start scheduling the service in advance, making sure product was ordered and that couriers were organised," she said. "We only have a couple of clients a week but those who need regular infusions need an or...ganised and accessible service. Blood products really do affect the quality of life for patients so it's important we do this properly. "I really wanted to offer a great service and I love when things run smoothly and easily, especially for our patients. Now it's all developed and everything flows a lot better!"

07.01.2022 Today we put the spotlight on genetic counselling But do you know what is involved? We sat down with Senior Genetic Counsellor Lyndsay to find out exactly what her role is all about. "A lot of what I do is breaking down the complex medical and genetic information so that it means something to the individual sitting in front of me," she said. "There's a lot of general information about genetic diseases and conditions out there, but no one person is the same, and that's wher...e I come in. "It's my job to make sure someone facing a possible diagnosis, due to their family history, or who has been diagnosed, understand what this means for them and their family specifically. "It's an extremely rewarding role. With a history working in research, it was great change to get closer to the coal face and make a direct impact to patients sitting right in front me, there's nothing quite as humbling as that," she said.

07.01.2022 If you're in Greater Brisbane, make sure you're wearing a mask if you're heading outside the home for essential purposes this weekend. A reminder to clean your hands with soap and water before you put your mask on, ensuring it covers your mouth and nose properly. Need a refresher on proper mask use? Check out the handy hints via the link in comments.

07.01.2022 Were all missing our loved ones in hospital, particularly as visitors are restricted to our facilities at the moment to keep us all safe. This means most of us cant see our friends and family in hospital and cant have visitors ourselves if were a patient. But you can stay connected find ways to call, text and chat to each other even if you cant see each other at the moment. Very limited exemptions are in place. You can read about the restriction guidelines at the link in the comments.

07.01.2022 1 in 6 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85. Our #RBWH Urologist Dr Matthew Roberts is working with a team of researchers to develop a new therapeutic vaccine to treat patients living with prostate cancer. Patients wouldnt have to undergo hormonal or radiation treatment, sparing them from physical and mental side affects.

07.01.2022 Look at all these helping hands! Have you or your family ever needed some extra support? Our wonderful volunteers at #Brighton Wellness Hub are here to make sure our residents, those with a disability, the elderly, and those recovering from serious conditions get extra help returning home following a hospital stay. With an ease on restrictions, we're happy to welcome back our terrific volunteers!

06.01.2022 Give it up for the Metro North Safety and Quality team who has been recognised with a win at the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards awards! Since 2018, the team has been busy using hospital acquired complication data to improve outcomes for our patients, noting a 40 per cent improvement in the past two years. This means shorter hospital stays for our patients and better care for them while they are with us. Well done team!

06.01.2022 Young Sebastian was brought to our #TPCH Childrens Emergency Department after his breathing began to fail. Mum Jade said it was one of the scariest things shes dealt with as a parent. "You start to fear the worst, and my anxiety was rising so quickly knowing there was nothing I could do to help him. I put my trust in the staff and he turned a corner overnight, I was very grateful when he became stable again," she says. Were happy to report that Sebby is back on his feet and enjoying play time with his sisters again!

06.01.2022 Can you guess what this infection might be? Here's a clue to help: _ _ _ s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is caused by inflammation.

05.01.2022 If youve got plans to see friends and family over the weekend, please make sure youre sticking to a maximum of 10 people in a house at any one time! This helps us prevent the spread of COVID-19 through community transmission and keeps Queenslanders safe.

05.01.2022 If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild, get tested and isolate in your home until you get your results. Make sure youre free from any cold or flu like symptoms before returning to school or work - let your body recover and keep Queenslanders safe!

04.01.2022 Opened in 1898, The Lady Lamington building at Herston was home to more than 9,000 young nurses in training during its lifetime. One of these nurses, Cluny, moved into the building at aged 17 and shared it with 600 other women! Even though living there meant you had to abide by many rules and regulations, Cluny says that the four years she spent there were some of the best years of her life. Did you pick up a copy of the Sunday Mail yesterday? Flick to pg 65 to find out what life was like for Brisbane's young nurses as well as an update on its restoration which will see the next generation of healthcare workers once again call Lady Lamington home.

04.01.2022 Its been a busy year for Janice! Janice is a Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Infection Management Service at #TPCH and shes here to set the record straight about a common influenza myth - "the flu vaccine gives you the virus." "You cannot get the flu from the vaccine. Its an inactivated vaccine, meaning its not putting the live virus into you, its putting in a snip of the genetic material of the virus so your body can produce antibodies to fight against it," she says.... "It can take 14 days for your body to make those antibodies, so if exposed to the flu in that time after your vaccine you can still contract it. No vaccine is 100% effective. If you do catch the flu after having your vaccination, youll have a much more mild experience and are likely to recover faster. "There are some vaccines that are live and put the virus into you, measles is one of them. But you cannot get the flu by simply getting the vaccine," she said. #ShoutoutSaturday

03.01.2022 Dr Anthony Holley, Commander in the Royal Australian Navy and ICU Senior Staff Specialist at #RBWH reflects on the importance of Remembrance Day and what it means to him. "Remembrance Day is a wonderful opportunity to recall the 11th hour of the 11th day when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. You can't help but reflect on all of the men and women who left their families and their country for many years in the interest of keeping the world safer," he sai...d. "It's an honour and a privilege to serve. We stand on the shoulders of great people and great traditions. It's very sobering to think about the sacrifice of those before us who gave up so much to deliver healthcare on the other side of the world facing challenging conditions. "The Australian Defence Force has an incredible legacy, being part of that innately makes anyone's heart beat faster and feel proud, it's very sobering and it means a lot to be part of it."

02.01.2022 New Dad Jarl reckons he has the best #FathersDay gift of all, receiving the news he can take baby Evelyn home from hospital just in time to celebrate today. Evelyn was born early and spent 13 days in #CabooltureHospital with the Special Care Nursery team before her parents could bring her home. Today we celebrate all the great dads out there, including the many new Dads like Jarl!

02.01.2022 Know someone who loves a house plant or two? We sure do! A new home-away-from-home for patients, the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), is getting its very own jungle! This specialist public health facility features outdoor and green spaces to enhance patient experiences and health outcomes.

02.01.2022 Were on the hunt for someone who knows all things recycling and waste management to join our growing team at STARS! If youre ready to manage environmental and waste services at our new hospital, apply for the Waste Coordinator job in the comments below! #WorkforusWednesday

02.01.2022 Do you know what infection this might be? Well let you know the answer next week! Heres a clue: ________ can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes and you breathe it in (and no, its not COVID-19!)

01.01.2022 Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? We can help! RBWH Director of Infectious Diseases Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is here with the facts you need to know. Our response to COVID-19 has reduced the number of cases and outbreaks of COVID-19 in our communities. Without many cases, it means we have no natural immunity to COVID-19 and are one of the most vulnerable populations in the word. When our borders open we will be exposed to outbreaks again.... The best way to prevent catching COVID-19 is by getting vaccinated. As we head into the winter months it's important to be more alert and more proactive. See more

01.01.2022 #TPCH patient Jasmine Rolon left her life, and the life of her unborn baby, in the hands of our skilled heart surgery team earlier this year when they performed the first ever Personalised External Aortic Root Support (PEARS) Surgery on a pregnant woman anywhere in the world. Today, she holds baby Luna tight following a successful procedure to save her life. Read her story in full in todays Courier Mail QWeekend.

01.01.2022 Does sorting out a patients tricky lung condition sound like rewarding work to you? #Caboolture Hospital is looking for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist to join Dr Bhikoo and the respiratory team to care for an increasing number of local patients. Apply now! Link in comments. #WorkforusWednesday