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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.
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Stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct begins
Construction of stage two of The Lakes College Aquatic Precinct is officially underway, with a ceremonial sod turning signalling the beginning of work on a learn-to-swim facility and grandstand which are expected to be completed by September. Here are the details
Allied Health services hub opens at Morayfield
A new Allied Health Hub at Morayfield is the realisation of a vision to bring together a range of health services in one location with a focus on co-ordinated and integrated patient care. Best of all, there are no waiting lists. Here’s what is on offer and how you can access it
Health crisis has heart-warming ending
The Samford Area Men’s Shed is about far more than camaraderie – the support it provides is literally live-saving. Here's how... **FREE TO READ**
Kallangur Satellite Hospital’s special services
Kallangur Satellite Hospital began accepting new patients earlier this month after officially opening on December 1. Here are the current services
Andy steps up to the challenge for charity
Andy Almond has completed the biggest challenge of his life – running for 18 hours in honour of a young man who lost his life at the start of this year. See the video... **FREE TO READ**
Loving later life at home with McLean Care
Not so new kid on the block McLean Care is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a range of specialised services tailored to support independent living and wellbeing now available in North Brisbane. Here’s the details
Special spinnaker powering Sydney to Hobart bid
A trio of intrepid sailors from the Endeavour Foundation was treated to a trip on Moreton Bay on South-East Queensland’s only double-hander entrant into this year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
Andy's epic run for special cause
Andy Almond only took up running at the age of 46, but in just a few short years he’s taking on the biggest challenge of his life – running for 18 hours in honour of a young man who lost his life at the start of this year. Find out more... **FREE TO READ**
Man walkers celebrate milestone
The Man Walk Redcliffe group is poised to celebrate its biggest milestone yet. Here's the story
Dan's Olympic challenge for his mum
A Dakabin man is aiming to complete 10 Olympic-distance triathlons this month in honour of his mum, who had a stroke in 2021. ** FREE TO READ **
