Virtual reality going to theatre
16 February 2021
Did you know? Donations from our community have funded six Virtual Reality (VR) headsets for the Anaesthetics and Persistent Pain Management Service. VR has become widely used in the management of procedural pain, such as cannulation, burns dressings, and other conditions. Research from Queensland Children’s Hospital found significant benefits for children with various conditions. ICT Project Manager, Michael Barber, said the VR headsets have found significant benefits for children with va...
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No excess baggage for people experiencing trauma
15 February 2021
In a health emergency the last thing you think of is grabbing a suitcase full of things you may need. This was the case for a child and mother from PNG who were transferred to the Townsville University Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Social Worker, Jenny Harris approached Brighter Lives for a donation of a suitcase for the family so that they can return home with their new belongings. “We have patients that come to Townsville University Hospital for urgent medical treat...
2021 Community Wall Planner
10 February 2021
Got your Community Wall Planner yet? So raid your piggy bank, at only $2 a copy, and with every dollar going to Brighter Lives Townsville Hospital Foundation. This wall planner will keep you organised and fundraising for a good cause in 2021. It's all about locals supporting locals. Grab your copy today, available at: Townsville University Hospital, Gift Shop on the ground floorCommunity Information Centre Avenues Newsagency Stuart Drive Food and News Brighter Lives i...
Music soothes children in emergency
10 February 2021
The emergency department can often feel overwhelming and scary place to be in, especially for our children. Staff rely heavily on distraction therapy to distract and comfort patients. Wanting to provide a more calming experience, acting Clinical Nurse Consultant, Emma Mantio, approached Brighter Lives to request a CD player. “Staff told us that having music in our children’s area helps to continue to provide a calming and holistic care environment,” said Emma....
Bronchovideoscopes Saves Lives
12 January 2021
Two bronchovideoscopes purchased with help from the community have proven life-saving for children at Townsville University Hospital Brighter Lives CEO Tanya Busoli said the two bronchovideoscopes for children under 18 years of age were funded thanks to a $54,000 grant from the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Dr Ramaa Puvvadi, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician, said they have completed more than 100 bronchoscopies and some have been lifesaving. For children like ...
More time to say goodbye
11 January 2021
Nothing can ease the pain of losing a child, but Stephanie Marcus wants to give other parents a chance for more time to say goodbye. In May this year, the Marcus family had to say goodbye to their little boy Van. Overcome by grief Stephanie threw herself into raising money for a cuddle cot for families that find themselves in the same situation. A cuddle cot is a cooling cot that regulates the body temperature of angel babies. Stephanie said she and her husband at the time the Marcus family were...
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