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It only takes a minute to change someone’s life

Southport mother Melissa Eckersley is urging Gold Coasters to register as an organ and tissue donor, having experienced the difference this selfless act has made to her son’s life.


Same day service is delivering slam dunk results for skin cancer patients

A new same day ‘see and treat’ service is delivering slam dunk results for patients with non-melanoma skin cancers.


Doctor credits team for emerging leader in palliative care award

Gold Coast Health’s Dr Graham Grove has been awarded the 2021 Emerging Leader in Palliative Care Award but says the credit really needs to go the amazing team he works with.


Fewer than half of eligible Gold Coasters use free, life saving screening program

Each week in Australia, almost 300 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer and more than 100 people will lose their lives.


New permanent location for free breast cancer screening on the Gold Coast

A new permanent BreastScreen Queensland clinic on the Gold Coast will help boost access to free breast cancer screening for local women. 


Genitourinary Cancer Nurse Navigator looks for better outcomes for people with bladder cancer

PHD candidate Helen Anderson hopes her research will result in improved care and support for people diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer.


Physiotherapists play a key role in the Emergency Department

Advanced practice physiotherapist Deborah Lenaghan’s journey into healthcare started 40 years ago in pathology before studying physiotherapy at university.


Region’s first prostate cancer nurse set to improve health outcomes

Gold Coast men with prostate cancer now have access to specialised support, following the appointment of the region’s first-ever Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse at the Gold Coast University Hospital.


Patient perspective helps clinical nurse consultant assist people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

This World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day (18 May 2021) the team at Gold Coast Health wants people suffering this debilitating illness, to know there is support to help manage the condition and improve their quality of life.


Emily is living her dream of working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Emily Vella always wanted to work in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health – she just didn’t picture it would be as a child health nurse.


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