Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
The rewards of public service
We asked Colette McCool, one of only eight Queenslanders to receive a Public Service Medal in the 2018 Australia Day Honours’ List, a few questions during Queensland Women’s Week.
Gold Coast Health female researchers leading the way
Gold Coast Health is shining a spotlight on female researchers this Queensland Women’s Week (3 – 11 March).
Junior doctors get a dose of career advice
Registrars and consultants have shared real world tips with the next generation of clinicians.
Award for Excellence: Journey to Zero - Suicide Prevention Strategy
The ‘Journey to Zero’ Suicide Prevention Strategy has helped reduce the incidence of suicide in more than 1200 cases.
Women’s health made easier with telehealth
Gold Coast Health’s Midwifery and Obstetric team have implemented specialist telehealth gynaecology and obstetric consultations which are making life easier for women.
Australia Day honours for long-serving emergency director
Gold Coast Health’s director of emergency medicine, Associate Professor David Green, was today recognised for his services to the community with a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Health service planning for the Commonwealth Games well advanced
Gold Coast Health can confirm that preparations to manage any impact on Gold Coast public health services as a result of the upcoming 2018 Commonwealth Games are well advanced.
Operation Ouch makes special visit to GCUH
Twin clinicians turned children’s entertainers, Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken, have visited sick children in Gold Coast University Hospital.
Gold Coast hosts new generation of doctors
Ninety junior doctors will launch the next phase of their medical careers at Gold Coast public hospitals this year.
Children helping children heal with colourful bandaids
A community collection of bright bandaids will be delivered to Gold Coast Health today to help bring a smile to young patients.