Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
New Emergency Department Clinical Directors announced
Gold Coast Health has appointed Dr Michael Aitken and Dr Hayley Frieslich as Clinical Directors for Gold Coast Health's Emergency Departments.
Behind the Build with Nurse Unit Manager Elizabeth Soleil-Moudiky-joh
Nurse Unit Manager Elizabeth Soleil-Moudiky-joh shares the people-first values guiding her leadership approach and her vision for delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in new health facilities.
Diary of an Art Therapist
Diary of an Art Therapist II invites patients, staff and visitors into the vivid, and sometimes confronting world of mental health through art - exploring how creativity supports healing, expression and recovery.
Charlotte's battle with Batten Disease
Charlotte's story raises awareness of Batten disease, a rare progressive neurological condition, and the challenges families face in navigating care for a child with a complex, life-limiting diagnosis.
Gold Coast Health boosts workforce with 91 new junior doctors
Gold Coast Health has welcomed the newest cohort of junior doctors beginning their careers at the health service.
Measles Alert for Gold Coast
Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) has issued a measles alert after a confirmed case visited the Gold Coast while unknowingly infectious.
New Coomera Hospital construction phase begins in 2026
The Queensland Government has completed a new masterplan for the Gold Coast, guiding the next phase of construction for the new Coomera Hospital, scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026.
GCUH Doctor achieves international accolade for ovarian cancer advocacy
A Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) doctor has received international recognition for ovarian cancer advocacy work shaped by her own diagnosis and care journey, raising awareness of early detection and supporting affected women.
Behind the Build with Project Clinical Lead, Child and Youth Mental Health Service Catherine Conomos
For Project Clinical Lead Catherine Conomos, supporting the wellbeing of young people is something deeply personal – a purpose that has guided her throughout her career.
New paediatric platform fast-tracks specialist support for Gold Coast children
DevPaed Connect is a new platform that helps GPs access faster specialist advice for children with developmental, learning or behavioural differences, improving early support and reducing wait times.
