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ransplantation 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.

26/05/2026

Phew, that was a close one. 😱

But for real, we know that 'losing your Queensland spirit' isn't an actual emergency!

Only visit our Emergency Departments (EDs) when you've got a life-threatening injury or illness like:
> central or crushing chest pain
> severe difficulty breathing or turning blue
> large burns
> serious accidents or trauma
> severe pain or bleeding
> sudden numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
> altered level of consciousness.

If you’re sick or injured but it’s not life-threatening or an emergency, your go-tos are:
> Minor Injury and Illness Clinics
> Nurse-Led Walk In Clinics
> Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
> your GP
> community pharmacy.

If you're not sure what care is right for you, search 'symptom checker' or call 13 HEALTH. 💻🔍

If the symptom checker offers you access to the Virtual Emergency Care Service (VECS), our team of emergency doctors and nurses will assess you and guide your care and next steps.

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

Video description:
Video filmed in a hospital Emergency Department and patient room featuring a nurse and patient in a playful State of Origin-themed interaction. The nurse wheels the patient through the ED in a wheelchair and attempts to restore their ‘Queensland spirit’ by handing them Queensland-inspired items including a Bundaberg ginger beer, mango, and a picture of a Moreton Bay bug. The patient also listens to Johnathan Thurston’s iconic laugh through headphones. Audio includes the State of Origin theme song, Queenslander chants and crowd cheering. The video uses humour and the Queensland vs NSW rivalry to raise awareness about when to visit the Emergency Department for real medical emergencies.

Don't let a drop in temperature mean a drop in your mood - there are things you can do to look after yourself! 🥶❤️Clinic...
26/05/2026

Don't let a drop in temperature mean a drop in your mood - there are things you can do to look after yourself! 🥶❤️

Clinical Psychologist Henry talks us through the impact of weather on mood, and the importance of maintaining exercise and social routines, despite the feeling of wanting to 'hibernate' in the cooler months.

"I think getting out as much as possible, especially in the sunlight during these shorter days helps. If you have a long commute or you're indoors for so long, it can get hard to be more in sync with the natural light," he says.

"We find that other lifestyle factors impact as well. On colder days we feel less inclined to exercise, we may want to sleep in later, but it's important to find a movement that works for you, and it doesn’t have to be the gym, it can be walking, dancing, whatever you enjoy.

"My day to day at the moment is supporting patients in the GEMS ward which are patients 65 and over. I always try and get patients on the balcony in the sunlight as much as possible, the consistent ward lighting can throw you out of whack." 🌞

"I was diagnosed with cancer about two years ago. The staff are awesome here and I’m cancer free now, I was doing ice ma...
25/05/2026

"I was diagnosed with cancer about two years ago. The staff are awesome here and I’m cancer free now, I was doing ice machine rentals, but now just enjoying some time off. I love fishing, but I'm a single dad to a daughter so spend lots of time at dance and gymnastics. I say do what you want to do and don't hesitate. If it turns out bad, then it turns out bad but if you just give it a crack. it might turn out good."

💭 Monday Mantra, Dane, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre Cancer Care Patient

If you enjoy a good book, you might be surprised to know that literature lovers play an important role in our health ser...
23/05/2026

If you enjoy a good book, you might be surprised to know that literature lovers play an important role in our health service. 📖

Manager of TPCH Library Services Jana oversees thousands of physical and digital resources that support our medical team to make decisions every day.

"I had no idea that medical libraries even existed but it’s a great opportunity to have an impact on patient and research outcomes," said Jana.

"We have a lot of wonderful connections with the clinical staff. Most of our job is finding evidence to support patient care decisions, looking at research and also training and education."

"We also maintain spaces like the library for people to escape the hustle and bustle of the hospital, we have a real focus on wellbeing."

to all of our Librarians across Metro North! 👏📚

Memory changes can be difficult and emotional, impacting not only the individual but also the people closest to them. Ou...
21/05/2026

Memory changes can be difficult and emotional, impacting not only the individual but also the people closest to them. Our TPCH Memory Clinic is here to help, supporting those experiencing changes in memory. 🧠

Specialists in Geriatric Medicine Dr Benignus and Dr Sarah are part of the team tackling growing dementia rates across Australia, with early assessment of memory issues playing an important role.

“Memory issues can present in simple ways like forgetting to attend appointments or pay bills, getting lost, changes with language, difficulty finding words, or repeating things,” Dr Benignus said.

“Memory issues are not always due to dementia and might be the result of other factors such as mental health, mood, sleep and medications—all of which can affect the brain’s function.

“That’s why early assessment is critical, as it allows people and their families to understand what is happening and plan ahead accordingly, especially if there is a clear diagnosis of early onset dementia."

After eight years in the role, our Chief Medical Officer Liz is stepping away, leaving some big shoes to fill!Dr Liz spe...
20/05/2026

After eight years in the role, our Chief Medical Officer Liz is stepping away, leaving some big shoes to fill!

Dr Liz spent 25 years working her way through the ranks in the Royal Australian Navy before returning to Queensland and commencing at Metro North in April 2017.

She's guided our doctors each day, including leading Metro North through the pandemic - and is now ready to enjoy some travel and focus on specific areas of interest to her such as the disaster and emergency medicine space and plans for the Olympics.

"Everyone here is so welcoming, and we have so many people with a can-do attitude. That really motivates me, working with people that understand the problem and are willing to sit down and work through issues we may face," said Liz, reflecting fondly on her time as CMO.

"Covid really changed the ways we looked at things, some people thought I was mad when talking about doing drive through testing, but it really changed our ability to do virtual and at home care for the better.

"[Metro North] is so large, but the scale and the flexibility is exciting. My advice is to go out and get to know the people from day one. The medical students, the junior doctors, the senior doctors and executives. If you do that, you'll be able to do the most exciting things!"

We congratulate Liz on her next move. 🫶 Think you think you have what it takes to step into the CMO role? Click the link in the comments to find out more and apply today!

For Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce, the connection to her workplace goes well beyond her role - having given birth to...
19/05/2026

For Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce, the connection to her workplace goes well beyond her role - having given birth to all three of her children there and been cared for as a patient, by her own colleagues. 🧡

“I was looked after by the people I work alongside every day, which makes it really special,” Alyce said.

“My sister experienced a pregnancy loss 19 years ago and being around that environment made me look towards nursing and midwifery, I knew I wanted to support women through those moments.

“My favourite part is watching first-time parents become a family, I always look at the dad’s reaction too, that’s what really gets me going. Becoming a mother is such a huge transition and every woman’s journey is different."

"My husband and I moved to Bribie to retire in 2008. We love it here; I always wanted to live by the water. Before I sta...
18/05/2026

"My husband and I moved to Bribie to retire in 2008. We love it here; I always wanted to live by the water. Before I started on Dialysis, I used to do ceramics and patchwork quilting, and my husband fished. Nowadays we like to go for drives on sunny days and visit the local shops. We're both very grateful to have each other, we take life as it comes."

💭 Monday Mantra, Maureen, Bribie Island Satellite Health Centre Dialysis Patient

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