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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

First consumers settle into the SMHRU

The first consumers have now settled into the new Banksia Unit at Gold Coast Health’s Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), with all 20 rooms expected to be occupied by the end of this month.


Fit-out tender closed for purpose-built CYMHS at Proxima

Gold Coast Health has reached a milestone in the development of its new purpose-built Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) facility at Proxima, with the internal fit-out tender process officially closed on 12 May.


Emergency Department Research Group honoured with prestigious statewide research award

The team was awarded the Velocity Award at the Queensland Health Research Showcase, recognising teams that implement their research from theory into practice, implementing real-world solutions.


New Coomera Hospital expands to 600 beds

The Queensland Government recently announced the Hospital Rescue Plan, following an independent review into the planning and delivery of health infrastructure projects across the state.


New nuclear medicine imaging driving better patient outcomes

With the recent installation of one of Queensland’s most advanced Nuclear Medicine imaging systems, Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is cutting scan times, improving image clarity and opening new doors for research into life-saving therapies.


Behind the Build with Nurse Unit Manager Kirsty Macarthur

Kirsty Macarthur didn’t set out to work in gerontology, but, somewhere along the way, the work found her.


Data drives excellence in trauma recovery

The Gold Coast Health Trauma Service is applying innovative research and data analysis to blaze a new path for trauma recovery services.


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.