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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Study finds caring for workforce leads to better patient care

Maintaining a healthy workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for all organisations, but a review by Gold Coast Health researchers has uncovered some initiatives to support health staff during a health crisis.


Giving voice to a serious issue

Research indicates four per cent of adults and children in Australia will report vocal symptoms in their lifetime, according to Gold Coast Health Speech Pathologist Greg Chiapello.


"It’s worth sparing a few minutes for this test that could help save you"

Grandmother of five, Debbie Kelly, recently celebrated an exciting milestone with BreastScreen Queensland team members. Debbie was the 4000th client to attend a free breast screen at Robina Town Centre since the BreastScreen Queensland clinic opened last year. 


Lavender has helped 300 mothers and babies

The Lavender Mother and Baby Unit has helped more than 300 mothers and babies since the unit first opened five years ago.


It's time to P.A.R.T.Y. at Gold Coast University Hospital

More Gold Coast school students will get an insight in to how their decisions can have long-term consequences with the return of the Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma In Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program in 2022.


Each day is different for Homeless Health Outreach Team

The HHOT team has been in place on the Gold Coast for the past 15 years, and are specialists in Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol. They reach out to the community, visiting outreach centres on the Gold Coast that provide housing services and other services to homeless people.


Music therapy strikes a chord with special care newborns

Music therapy is supporting families of seriously ill and premature newborns bond with their babies receiving special care in Gold Coast University Hospital. 

The Gold Coast Hospital Foundation recently provided more than $70,000 in funding for the newly developed music therapy service to improve outcomes for critically sick newborns in hospital.

Babies admitted to the Newborn Care Unit often endure lengthy hospital stays due to prematurity, low birthweights, and life-threatening medical complications. 


Be proud of your mouth, book a dental check-up today

It’s easy to underestimate how good dental care can positively impact your life, according to Gold Coast Health Oral Health Therapist, Tamika.


Trauma patients kick rehab goals under community care 

More than 350 hours of care under Gold Coast Health’s Community Rehabilitation Program has helped two young men with major brain traumas get back on their feet.


Social worker offers support of a different kind

It’s a haircut that’s been more than a decade in the making and for Gold Coast Health social worker Joanne Hilder, and there was no better to cause to the lose the locks for than the World’s Greatest Shave.