Lifestyle

Heartfelt journey inspires nursing

The "terrifying" health journey of an 18-year-old Hillcrest resident has led her to pursue a career in nursing. Georgia Fuller was just seven years old when she was diagnosed with a life-changing cardiac con...

Nursing nurtures Gina’s journey

Nursing has been a life-altering journey for 21-year-old Gina Rambadl-Dent, leading her abroad and enabling her to care for her younger brother. Ms Rambadl-Dent grew up around Logan and graduated from Mabel ...

Join the chorus – Logan Dementia Choir

The Logan Dementia Choir is on the lookout for volunteers after celebrating its first anniversary in April with a party and performances. While the choir is striking a chord in the community, but the volunte...

Men’s Table – breaking the silence

The stigma, "men don't talk", is outdated and on the out thanks to a nationally acclaimed program headed Logan's way. The Men's Table is a not-for-profit aiming to create safe and non-judgemental spaces for ...

Logan in firing line as flu season looms

Logan doctors are urging residents to prepare for the upcoming flu season as "vaccine fatigue" plagues the post-Covid world. There were 479 influenza-related hospitalisations at Logan Hospital between July 2...

Deaths due to delays: Hospital under fire

A number of deaths at Logan Hospital have been attributed to "inaccessibility" and "treatment delays" according to a leaked report. A risk-analysis of the emergency department exposed "significant risks" to ...

Premmie playgroup unites parents

A local playgroup dedicated to supporting the parents of prematurely born babies has found success building community while breaking barriers and stigma. The Benevolent Society's Brown Plains Early Years Cen...

Major upgrades for cat hotel

Logan's Animal Management Centre at Kingston has undergone major redevelopment, including the construction of a new cattery with a 112 cat-capacity. The upgrades mean impounded cats will now be kept in indiv...

Hospital opening for North Logan

The Brisbane South Private Hospital (BSPH) was officially opened last week. The hospital is on levels five and six of the new Springwood Health Hub in Paxton Street. It offers day surgery and services suc...