Gold Coast Health News
The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

'Virtual hospital' a real benefit for patients
Bond University medical students at Robina Hospital are taking part in an innovative “virtual hospital” as part of an integrated healthcare simulation program.
What is infant mental health?
Clinicians at Gold Coast Health have used Infant Mental Health Awareness Week to share the importance of the first 1000 days of a baby’s life – from conception to two-years-old.

Obesity in focus for first ‘Community Jury’
14 randomly selected Gold Coast community members were brought together for two days earlier this month to deliberate on current approaches to tackling obesity.

Budget funding boost to support Coast community
Gold Coast residents will continue to receive quality health care and hospital treatment with a $107.3 million funding boost to Gold Coast Health as part of the 2017-18 State Budget.

Scone therapy creates memories that matter
Holistic care is delivering memorable results for terminally ill patients and their families who spend time in the Robina Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

Staff wellness front of mind in 'oneED' program
A wellness initiative being developed by Gold Coast Health clinicians has attracted international interest in recent weeks.

Docs don crazy socks to support suicide prevention
Clinicians and staff at Gold Coast Health are wearing their boldest odd socks today to support suicide prevention among healthcare workers in Australia.

Simple ideas inspire change at Gold Coast Health
Gold Coast Health staff have received more than $200,000 to fund innovative ideas designed to improve how the health service delivers patient care.

Double celebration as midwives mark anniversary
Community-based Gold Coast Health midwifery service Your Midwives Brygon Creek has marked one year of serving Upper Coomera families.

Coffee cups to inspire a life-saving conversation
Cafes across the northern end of the Gold Coast are uniting with BreastScreen Queensland to encourage locals to start up a life-saving conversation.