What is whooping cough and why is it dangerous for babies?
Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.
Strategies to support a colleague in distress
RBWH Wellbeing Specialist Dr Liz Crowe gives her 12 tips on how to best help a colleague who is upset.
Health for your wealth: healthy eating on a budget
Accredited dietitians Soraya and Lilly share their top tips on eating healthy on a budget.
How pilot program helped Dell when she fell
A pilot falls program is helping older people like 100-year-old Dell who have fallen with minor or no obvious injuries to stay at home independently for longer.
Growing gratitude in dementia care
Staff at The Prince Charles Hospital have introduced a gratitude tree to help improve the delivery of specialised care to frail patients with dementia.
Anzac Day a time of reflection for veteran Dr Elizabeth Rushbrook
For Dr Liz Rushbrook, Anzac Day is a time of commemoration as she reflects on her distinguished career with the Australian Defence Force.
What is whooping cough and why is it dangerous for babies?
Queensland is currently experiencing a surge in cases of pertussis, at a rate of 9.5 times the year-to-date average.
Patient stories
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre help Christopher to take to the sky
The Rehabilitation Engineering Centre at STARS assisted Christopher Hills in managing his cerebral palsy related pain so he could continue his work flying drones.
Eureka moment for RBWH prosthetics patient Wes
In December 2022, Wes lost his left leg after his motorbike was hit by a car on the way to a job interview.
Louise is part of a growing number of young stroke survivors
Louise Cumberland, aged 42 and mum of two primary school-aged daughters, is one of the increasing numbers of younger patients affected by a stroke.
STARS patient Ben celebrates Christmas at home in Barcaldine
STARS patient Ben, his wife Jayde, and their four children had a very special Christmas together thanks to the teams at STARS and Central West Hospital and Health Service.
Staff profiles
Relishing her role in residential aged care
While only joining Cooinda House this year, enrolled nurse Jacinta McDonagh has relished the experience working in geriatric and complex care.
Allied health career pathways grow in community care
Metro North Health is offering new opportunities for new healthcare professionals, with Community and Oral Health now offering allied health graduate placements.
Helping others a clear call for Beverley
our Metro North Oral Health Service Administrative Officer Beverley Sweeper is a very kind person who loves helping others.
Organisational skills key to dental assistant’s success
For many of us, the job we do and how we respond to challenges on a day-to-day basis can become second nature and easily navigable.
Media contacts
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![Senior social worker Alexa is just one of the members in our homeless outreach centre, where her and her colleagues set out on foot searching for people who are homeless and experiencing complex mental health or drug and alcohol issues within a 5km radius of Brisbanes CBD. 👣
The treating team is made up of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and Indigenous mental health workers, who can provide treatment by offering mental health assessments and medications.
The best scenario is being able to provide good outcomes for these people by finding them accommodation after they have been sleeping rough, and sometimes we are able to link them back with their family who they havent seen or spoken to in years, Alexa said. 💞
The team are looking to expand by adding a psychologist, a social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. If you are interested apply here: https://bit.ly/3y2aAjW #WorkforusWednesday
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![Senior social worker Alexa is just one of the members in our homeless outreach centre, where her and her colleagues set out on foot searching for people who are homeless and experiencing complex mental health or drug and alcohol issues within a 5km radius of Brisbane's CBD. 👣
The treating team is made up of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and Indigenous mental health workers, who can provide treatment by offering mental health assessments and medications.
"The best scenario is being able to provide good outcomes for these people by finding them accommodation after they have been sleeping rough, and sometimes we are able to link them back with their family who they haven't seen or spoken to in years," Alexa said. 💞
The team are looking to expand by adding a psychologist, a social worker or occupational therapist to join the team. If you are interested apply via link in bio. #WorkforusWednesday
[Accessibility image description: Alexa wears a black and white houndstooth print vest top, smiling in front of an elevator and pharmacy sign.]](https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
