Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
When the surf is up, so are bodysurfing injuries
Bodysurfers are much more likely to suffer neck injuries than surfers, a leading Gold Coast Health neurosurgeon says.
Midwifery Group Practice celebrates 10 years
Twelve Gold Coast Health midwives use the Birth Centre in Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) to deliver the successful model of care to more than 450 women a year.
Student numbers continue to rise at Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast Health is opening its wards, clinics and theatres to more than 600 medical and nursing students each week as part of its commitment to training the clinicians of tomorrow.
Nursing influx driving surge in health sector employment
In this article from The Courier Mail’s CareerOne lift-out, reporter Melanie Burgess discovers the health staff now in demand in southeast Queensland.
Mental health project to improve staff engagement and patient care
Gold Coast Health is rolling out an intensive project aimed at better engaging its mental health staff and improving care for some of its most vulnerable patients.
$10.5 million funding boost to ensure faster care
Patients with back pain and neurological concerns are among the thousands of Gold Coasters set to benefit from a $10.5 million State Government funding boost.
Cuddle cot helps ease burden of child loss
Selena Wool is drawing on her experience of losing a child during pregnancy to help Gold Coast families in their own time of need.
Vaccination matters: One mother's story of her baby's whooping cough
An emotional message from a mother whose baby daughter contracted whooping cough has received a huge public reaction.
Southport Rotary donations purchase vital equipment
Equipment donations are making a difference to patients at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Adults with a stutter needed for research project
Participants will attend an intensive stuttering group program at Robina Hospital in two phases, from 29 June-1 July and 11-12 July.