Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
First cohort graduates from international doctor training program
Gold Coast Health has proudly celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) cohort – the first group of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to complete the program since its launch.
Newly Qualified Nurses begin their careers at Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast Health has welcomed more than 50 Newly Qualified Nurses (NQN) to our team in our latest intake of healthcare graduates.
Robina’s Transfer Unit and Patient Shuttle celebrate one year
Robina Hospital’s Transfer Unit and Patient Shuttle Service are celebrating one year of operation, marking a major milestone in delivering safer, smoother and more supported patient care.
Hearing services closer to home for Gold Coast residents
Gold Coast Health is bringing care closer to home for people experiencing debilitating hearing loss.
Gold Coast Health accepted for a Magnet site visit
Gold Coast Health will be receiving a Magnet site visit in June; an international credential that recognises healthcare organisations for excellence in nursing and interprofessional care and patient outcomes.
Young Queenslanders share their talents across our campuses
Gold Coast Health’s Creative Health Hub marked Queensland Youth Week (QYW) with a series of live musical performances, showcasing the talents of young Queenslanders across hospital spaces from 6–12 April.
Staff go above and beyond during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Staff from across Gold Coast Health share their experiences during Ex-Tropical Alfred.
Gold Coast BreastScreen farewells one of its longest-serving employees
Nearly 35 years after helping establish the Gold Coast's own dedicated BreastScreen service, Dr Lesley Robertson is retiring to spend more time with family and concentrate on charity work.
New virtual reality training enhances emotional awareness
Emotional awareness and regulation training will be offered to mental health staff using virtual reality (VR) technology following a successful trial led by Sian James, Assistant Director of Mental Health Education.
New research fellows to focus on diabetes care and children’s broken arms
Care for patients with diabetes and treatment of forearm fractures in children will be the focus of two new Gold Coast Heath Clinician Researcher Fellowships.
