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The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Gold Coast Health pioneers response to domestic violence

Gold Coast Health pioneers response to domestic violence

Gold Coast Health will celebrate becoming the first public health service in Queensland to appoint a specialist and dedicated Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator just in time for White Ribbon Day.


PARTY 2016

Program provides powerful message to young people on dangers of risky behaviour

A Gold Coast Health program exposing young people to the harsh realities of risky behaviour has received a tick of approval from students and adults alike.


Technology shines

Technology shines at GCUH open house

A close-up view of the technology that drives Gold Coast University Hospital was the highlight of Gold Coast Open House tours on 5 November.

Pharmacy, Medical Imaging, Pathology and Food Services opened their doors for guided tours of their facilities by more than 80 people.  

Amanda Noonan, Gold Coast Health’s Senior Director Communication and Engagement, said visitors were given a rare behind-the-scenes experience.


Community pitches for children

Community pitches in for children

Thousands of Woolworths Wall Tokens have translated into valuable dollars to buy critical equipment for young patients of Gold Coast Health hospitals.


Dr Raj Sawney

Gold Coast Medical shines a national light on Gold Coast Health's medical expertise

If you watched last night’s first episode of Gold Coast Medical, you will recognise our Director of Plastics Raja Sawhney.


ArtBeat brings people together for Mental Health Week

A community event at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) today provided a platform for people living with mental illness to celebrate their creative strengths.


Amy Pech and Pam Brandis

Theatre nurses scrub up for national spotlight

They are the steady hands and calming voices you hear as you drift under anaesthetic before an operation and afterwards when you wake up in recovery.


annual report

Unprecedented growth in Gold Coast Health services

The Gold Coast Health 2015-16 annual report paints a picture of enormous outpatient growth, unprecedented activity in its emergency departments and waiting times slashed.


 Patient Claire Holland undergoing treatment using the DIBH equipment at GCUH.

Extra heart protection for GCUH breast cancer patients

New technology at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is protecting patient’s hearts from radiation doses during breast cancer treatment.


Ron Calvert and Philip Truskett

Gold Coast Health and RACS sign MoU to improve respectful culture

Gold Coast Health and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a commitment to providing high quality training, education and experience in surgery and the health sector.