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During the month of June, Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ has been celebrating Pride Month to advocate for our staff, patients and visitors who identify as LGBTIQ+. Pride month is all about ensuring everyone feels welcomed, safe, and supported at Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, and we¡¯ve been busy spreading this important message.

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The installation of a new linkway connecting the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) with Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH)¡¯s F Block has marked a significant milestone for the project, which is due to be completed at the end of 2024.

Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Social Worker, Kym Tighe, was recently recognised and celebrated for her advocacy in providing high-quality person-centred support to domestic violence presentations across Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, receiving the Domestic Violence Prevention Award at the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre¡¯s annual breakfast.

Kym was recognised for advocating for the safety and well-being of women and children in the local community. She has a strong commitment to engaging in collaborative, non-oppressive work and responses with women, children, and young people on the Gold Coast.

Building new hospitals on the Gold Coast is no small feat, but what's equally challenging is setting up the essential digital infrastructure for these health systems from scratch.

The community can take a sneak peek at what¡¯s to come with the release of artist impressions and a virtual fly-through animation of the new Coomera Hospital.?

From a fly-in fly-out tradie to Project Manager, Brad Azzopardi is overseeing the new mental health infrastructure build for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS).

Embedding research into clinical practice was the theme of the second Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Emergency Care Research Symposium held on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024.

An array of contemporary presentations ranging from bench to bedside research were delivered by speakers from across Australia, along with insightful sessions on topics such as consumer engagement in research and panel discussions on topics such as tips for successful research funding and integrating research into policy (and back).

International Clinical trials day is 20 May. The theme this year is ¡®the trail blazers among us¡¯. To mark the day Gold Coast health is celebrating a few of our own clinical trials trail blazers.

The Emergency Care Research Symposium will put the spotlight on the new knowledge generated by Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Emergency Departments (EDs) next month.

A new joint Chair of Research appointment will push forward the clinical research agendas at Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ with support from Griffith University.