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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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New Women’s Health podcast
Down Syndrome Queensland (DSQ) has released an episode on its Now and the Future podcast to shed light on women’s mental health. Here are the details
Simple steps to saving a life
Moreton Bay City Councillor Mark Booth doesn’t consider himself a hero – yet a decision he made several years ago changed the life of a complete stranger. Here's his bone marrow donor story... **FREE TO READ**
Putting patients first a winner
Moreton Bay's Business of the Year, IntegratePHYSIO, is humbled by the win, but the award is no surprise to their clients. Find out why... **FREE TO READ**
Aussie actor thanks generous Redcliffe venues
Aussie actor Samuel Johnson visited The Komo last week for a morning tea and to talk about his new Love Your Sister foundation initiative, Sam’s 1000. Here’s the details… **FREE TO READ**
Dolphins host special outing for Aliannah
A Bray Park family has been given a front row seat at this week’s Dolphins’ Captains Run at Kayo Stadium. Read Aliannah Green-Collins' inspiring story... **FREE TO READ**
Photo gallery: Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run 2023
About 5000 people took part in the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run on the Redcliffe Peninsula on July 16. Check out our photos from the event, which attracted competitors from 10 countries.
Access for all lands top award
Belgravia’s mission to ensure there are “no barriers to recreation or leisure” was rewarded at the 2023 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.
Leader in healthcare Businesswoman of the Year
The Banyans Healthcare founding CEO Ruth Limkin won the Westpac Award for Businesswoman of the Year at the 2023 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards on July 7.
Jetty 2 Jetty: ‘It ticks the good-feeling box’
Jaymes Redsell is lucky to be alive and walking around on two legs after an horrific workplace accident 15 years ago. He’s using the same positive energy that pulled him through the tough times to prepare for the 10km race in this year’s Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run. Be inspired by his story
Dig deep to help little miracles like Saylor
Moreton Bay locals are being encouraged to dig deep and raise funds for new hospital equipment, cutting-edge medical research and vital support services by donating to the Mater Foundation as part of Mater Giving Day. Your donation will help people like little Saylor, who was born with a 2kg tumour on her spine
