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.
Unlocking genetic mysteries
Genetic testing can provide answers for people with rare and inherited conditions.
Four very good reasons to get your flu vaccination
As we head into flu season, our experts highlight the risks of influenza, as well as the rewards of getting vaccinated.
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.
Collaborative falls program pilot benefits Metro North communities
A collaborative falls response program piloted in Brisbane’s Metro North and Metro South communities is showing truly ‘uplifting’ results so far.
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.
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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![A clinical midwifery consultant in birthing services will wear many hats in a day - providing clinical recourses, advice, mentoring, education and upskilling and technical expertise.
Nate, who works at RBWH, works with a team who have nine birth suites and four birth centre rooms, all equipped with a birth ball, shower, bathtub, railings, bean bag and mat to help facilitate different types of requests for birth. 🛁
Providing Holistic care throughout the pregnancy journey is one of the paramount goals of a midwife. Seeing a mum and her family walk out the door, safe and happy - we couldn’t ask for anything more, Nate said. 💞
RBWH is looking for its next clinical midwifery consultant superstar to join the birthing services team. If this sounds like you, apply here: https://bit.ly/4dczFsd #WorkforusWednesday
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![A clinical midwifery consultant in birthing services will wear many hats in a day - providing clinical recourses, advice, mentoring, education and upskilling and technical expertise.
Nate, who works at RBWH, works with a team who have nine birth suites and four birth centre rooms, all equipped with a birth ball, shower, bathtub, railings, bean bag and mat to help facilitate different types of requests for birth. 🛁
"Providing Holistic care throughout the pregnancy journey is one of the paramount goals of a midwife. Seeing a mum and her family walk out the door, safe and happy - we couldn’t ask for anything more," Nate said. 💞
RBWH is looking for its next clinical midwifery consultant superstar to join the birthing services team. If this sounds like you, apply via link in our bio #WorkforusWednesday
[Accessibility image description: Nate wears maroon scrubs, stands with a silver gym ball on his right hip, next to a bath tub.]](https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
