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World Blood Donor Day in Moreton Bay
Ahead of World Blood Donor Day, a Moreton Bay father shares how donated blood saved his daughter’s life, highlighting the vital role local donors play in supporting patients, families and healthcare services every day.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Older and Bolder: Care closer to home
Cancer Care Moreton Bay is encouraging locals to explore treatment options closer to home, helping reduce travel stress while providing access to radiation therapy and specialist cancer care in Caboolture.
Older and Bolder: A new era of comfortable dentistry
Modern dentistry at Platypus Dental Strathpine is changing perceptions with gentle, minimally invasive treatments, advanced technology and a patient-first approach focused on comfort and care.
Record falls on hospital Giving Day
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day raised a record $225,000, supporting vital hospital projects. The six-year fundraiser has now topped $1.2M, funding palliative care upgrades to improve comfort, dignity and support for patients and families.
Try dragon boating with Snappies
Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons are inviting survivors and supporters to a come-and-try dragon boating session on June 13 at Talobilla Park, celebrating community, resilience and breast cancer awareness through sport and connection.
New phase to hospital’s $1.1b expansion
Work on the $1.1 billion Redcliffe Hospital expansion will ramp up in coming weeks, delivering new beds, expanded maternity and theatre services, and a major upgraded carpark with more than 530 spaces as part of the hospital masterplan.
Nathan’s Giving Day appeal
Clinical nurse Nathan Andrew urges support for Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day on May 21, with all donations doubled to improve palliative care, patient comfort, and family support at Redcliffe Hospital through the RBWH Foundation.
Getting ‘Reddy’ for fun run
Reddy Fun Run returns June 21 at Pelican Park, Clontarf, with 500+ participants raising funds for Redcliffe Hospital. The event supports vital hospital upgrades and patient care through community donations and running events.
New scanner “major step forward”
Redcliffe’s first PET-CT scanner is now open at Qscan, giving cancer patients local, bulk-billed access to vital imaging. The new service reduces travel and boosts cancer care in Moreton Bay.