New technology that diagnoses influenza more quickly will be introduced at three hospitals on Brisbane’s southside, making future flu seasons easier to manage.
In 2016 the ABS recorded a seven year high in reported sexual assaults, totalling 23,052 victims across Australia, however it is believed the actual instances are much higher.
Diabetes Nurse Educator Petra Jung has helped hundreds of QEII Hospital patients and community members self-manage their diabetes effectively and prevent complications or readmissions to hospital.
A pinkie promise to her granddaughter and support from QEII Hospital has inspired 58-year-old Gaylene Jones to quit smoking. A former pack-a-day smoker, Gaylene tried to quit 10 times over the past 15 years but kept failing due to a lack of support and motivation.
QEII Hospital staff rolled up their sleeves this week to help ensure the blood supply never runs dry. Red Cross Community Relations Officer Wes Thomas said more than 50 lives would be saved from the donations made.
For QEII Hospital Clinical Nurse Genelle Tilker treating her patients is not just about caring for them, but caring about them. The dedicated nurse of 14 years took out this year's QEII Hospital Nurse of the Year Award for her compassionate work treating patients with dementia and other medical illnesses.
