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Gold Coast Health News

The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Runners supported by world-class medical services

With the countdown well under way to this weekend’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon, organisers are working hard behind the scenes to deliver world-class medical services.


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Take the sting out of handling palm fronds

If you live on the Gold Coast, there’s a good chance you have palm trees in your garden. 


Golden opportunity to help sick children

The annual donation drive to buy medical equipment to help sick children will come to a close on Friday 23 June.


'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. 


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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. 


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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.


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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.