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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

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.


Silent Art Auction to support the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation

The Gold Coast community has a rare opportunity to own an original artwork by acclaimed semi-realist painter Lucinda Leveille, while directly supporting the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.


Measles Alert for Gold Coast

Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) has issued an alert following a confirmed case of measles who was unknowingly infectious while visiting locations on the Gold Coast.  

The person recently returned from overseas where it’s understood they contracted the infection. 

People in the following locations may have been exposed to the virus and should monitor for symptoms up to and including Saturday 25 October:


Calm Corner with Little Library opens at Gold Coast University Hospital

The Creative Health Hub has unveiled a new Calm Corner featuring a ‘Little Library’ at Gold Coast University Hospita