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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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Researchers host breast cancer forum
The Metro North Health medical team that introduced new breast cancer treatment to Queensland, reducing six weeks of radiation therapy to less than thirty minutes, is hosting a free community forum in Redcliffe this week. Here’s the details
‘The gratification of giving outweighs any fears’
Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan from Fleet Support Unit Australia faced her fears after being cleared to donate blood after major complications following a surgery in 2015. Here's the story
Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital 2023
Redcliffe Hospital Giving Day tomorrow aims to raise money for patient care projects, life-changing health research and other hospital initiatives, with a focus on transforming the palliative care unit. Here’s the details and how you can donate
Life-changing tip on TV show
Redcliffe's Dave Musgrave was nudging 170kg, had trouble putting socks on and using stairs. Exercise was the last thing on his mind, until he saw The Footy Show.
Emotional finish to Holt Bolt
Richard Holt says he was hit by a “wave of emotion” when finishing his fundraising Bolt to Borough at the weekend. ** FREE TO READ **
Kyle’s golden success
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle Richardson weighed 98kg. Now, he's 58kg and is the proud winner of two gold medals recognising his stunning bodybuilding achievements. Find out how he did it... **FREE TO READ**
Little Athletics Centre wins award
Bribie Island Little Athletics Centre won the Coles Centre of the Year award in April, and was recently honoured by heptathlete, Taneille Crase. Here’s the details
What's in the stars for Spring
Renowned psychic medium and astrologer Patsy Bennett shares her complete guide to horoscopes for spring. Find out what she's predicting... **FREE TO READ***
Live, Love, Laugh(ter) Yoga
Free laughter yoga sessions have started at Bolton Clarke Fernhill, Caboolture Retirement Living, and will run fortnightly as part of the federally funded Village Hub program. Here’s the details
Richard’s Bolting to Borough
When Richard Holt runs from Aspley to Maryborough later this month, he will push himself well outside his comfort zone. It’s exactly where he wants to be, mirroring the feelings of young people he’s trying to help through his charity Bolting Ahead. Here’s what he is doing and how you can back him
