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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Region’s first prostate cancer nurse set to improve health outcomes

Gold Coast men with prostate cancer now have access to specialised support, following the appointment of the region’s first-ever Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse at the Gold Coast University Hospital.


Patient perspective helps clinical nurse consultant assist people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day (18 May 2021) the team at Gold Coast Health wants people suffering this debilitating illness, to know there is support to help manage the condition and improve their quality of life.


Electric car donation puts young hospital patients at ease

Hospitals can be scary for children, but an electric car donation by 13CABS to Gold Coast University Hospital's (GCUH) paediatric ward will help put a smile on sick kids' faces. 


Fabric heart donations needed to bond premmies and parents

The simple act of holding your baby is something parents in Gold Coast University Hospital’s (GCUH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can’t always do.


Safer Baby Bundle rolls out at Gold Coast Health to reduce the rate of stillbirth

Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is among Queensland hospitals implementing a new program designed to significantly reduce the rate of late gestation stillbirth.


Emily is living her dream of working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Emily Vella always wanted to work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health – she just didn’t picture it would be as a child health nurse.


Research helps understand ways to prevent delirium in patients

Associate Professor Laurie Grealish is working on Subacute and Aged Nursing research in her conjoint role with Gold Coast Health and Griffith University, and has an interest in preventing delirium in patients in hospital settings.


Social work values fit with what Kim wanted from her career

It was advice from someone important in her life that prompted Kim to start a career in social work – despite not knowing what it was.


Research ethics committee seeks new member

The Gold Coast Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is taking Expression of Interest (EOI) for a female lay member, which is a voluntary position.


Early intervention important when it comes to hearing loss in children

“Younger is better. Parents should get on to any potential hearing issues as soon as possible,” she said.