Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Gold Coast Health Launches Program to Support Families and Boost Early Childhood Wellbeing
A new Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting Program (MECSH) is assisting vulnerable families from the antenatal period up to two years old.
World Children's Day
Women, Newborns and Children's Clinical Director Professor Doug Shelton is celebrating 30 years with Gold Coast Health. On World Children's Day, he looks back on how far paediatric healthcare has come.
Advocacy through adversity: Michael Klim’s strongest stroke yet
Australian swimming legend Michael Klim has conquered countless challenges in the pool, but his toughest test to date falls outside the sporting arena.
Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit gains state recognition
The Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) has added another accolade to its name, taking out the Master Builders Queensland State Award for ‘Health Facility over $20 million’.
Measles Alert for Gold Coast
Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) is urging people to monitor for symptoms after a locally acquired case of measles was confirmed on the Gold Coast.
Meet the Green Warriors: Dr Courtney Jones
With a calm conviction and a deep sense of purpose, Dr Courtney Jones is helping transform the way health care thinks about its environmental footprint.
Jodie’s Journey: from finding strength to sharing hope
A Gold Coast woman is determined to find the positives in her breast cancer diagnosis by sharing her journey and encouraging other women to prioritise their health.
Real world anaesthesia experts share their knowledge to improve health equity across the globe
Chris Bowden’s role as Deputy Medical Director of Anaesthetics at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) keeps him busy enough as it is, but his passion for health equity means he often travels to less developed countries to share his knowledge.
Measles Alert for Gold Coast
Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) is urging people to monitor for symptoms after a confirmed case of measles attended a Gold Coast event while unknowingly infectious.
Anyone who visited the Sea World ‘Spooky Nights’ event (including the exit gift shop) on Friday 24 October between 6:30pm – 9pm may have been exposed to the virus.
While this location does not pose an ongoing risk, people who attended this location should be on the lookout for signs and symptoms up to and including Tuesday 11 November.
Behind the Build with Staff Specialist in Geriatrics Dr Jessamine Liu
For Gold Coast Health Dr Jessamine (Jessie) Liu, caring for older adults is about more than managing medical complexity – it’s about humanity, connection and restoring dignity when people need it most.
