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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Ajnesh Kumar with paediatric surgeon Dr Deborah Bailey.

CUH surgeons change Fijian teenager's life

A partnership between Gold Coast Health and Rotary is set to provide international children with world-class care not available in their home countries.


Beach Wheelchair

Beach wheelchairs to make a difference to palliative care patients

For almost three years Tony Lambert has yearned to feel the ocean on his skin.


Dr Sue Moloney with patient Jessi Reardon

Fundraiser to bring life-changing equipment to GCUH

An annual quest to enhance health care for sick children kicked off at Gold Coast University Hospital today.


TAFE Queensland Gold Coast General Manager Jenny Dodd (centre) with Gold Coast Health Food Services staff, including Bea Buxton and Philip Hoy (on right) who will benefit from the new partnership.

Unique partnership to bolster health workforce

Philip Hoy is set to become one of the first Gold Coasters to receive an unexpected career boost thanks to a unique partnership between two of the city’s biggest players.


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Gold Coast Health drives collaboration in obesity solutions

Gold Coast Health is leading a collaborative approach to handling rising obesity across the city.


New Gold Coast Health Board Deputy Chair Teresa Dyson at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Four new faces join Board of Gold Coast Health

Managing demand for health services on the Gold Coast is but one of the challenges being faced by the new Board of Gold Coast Health.


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$2.3m boost to help health workers ready for flu season

More staff, more beds and more help for society’s most vulnerable are key elements of a Gold Coast Health plan to combat what is looming as another tough flu season.


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Emergency research leads to fresh approach for drunk patients

Research into the use of IV fluid drips in treating intoxicated patients in Gold Coast Health’s Emergency Departments has caught the attention of media. More on the findings in this Courier Mail article.


Midwifery care moves closer to home for Coomera families

Midwifery care moves closer to home for Coomera families

A baby boom in the city’s north has seen Gold Coast Health launch a community-based midwifery service at Upper Coomera to provide families with access to maternity care closer to home.


Gold Coast Health Allied Health Lead Sonya Shrimpton gives Health Minister Cameron Dick a tour of Gold Coast University Hospital’s new LIFE space.

Rehab patients the real winners of staff innovation competition

A baby boom in the city’s north has seen Gold Coast Health launch a community-based midwifery service at Upper Coomera to provide families with access to maternity care closer to home.