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

Measles on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast Public Health Unit has been notified of measles in two members of the same family who recently returned from Bali.

New unit to support mums experiencing postnatal disorders
Queensland’s first public mother-and-baby mental health unit will open at Gold Coast University Hospital this month.

Locals invited to help shape healthcare on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Health is seeking expressions of interest from locals interested in joining its Consumer Advisory Group.

Frontline health staff trained to respond to domestic violence
More than 60 frontline Gold Coast Health staff have this week attended advanced domestic violence training.

When humanity is all we have to offer
In her recent welcome address to a group of graduate medical interns beginning their placements with Gold Coast Health, Emergency Physician Dr Shahina Braganza reflected on what she describes as ‘the best job in the world.’

Gold Coast Health invests in future generation of health workers
Gold Coast Health is helping Pimpama State Secondary College prepare future generations of health workers.

Opportunity to improve drives Gold Coast Health Board volunteering
Gold Coast Health’s Board members are joining our more than 300 volunteers in shifts across our health service.

Find out what drives Executive Director Toni Peggrem
Gold Coast Health Executive Director of Strategy and Service Planning Toni Peggrem sat down with Gold Coast Bulletin Chief Reporter Kathleen Skene.

Experts weigh healthy options during Healthy Weight Week
Gold Coast Health is helping families to improve their lifestyle during Australia’s Healthy Weight Week.

Innovative idea gives C-Section mums first looks at newborns
Mothers who have caesarean births can now share the first minutes of their baby’s life, thanks to technology being trialled at Gold Coast University Hospital.