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

Roof in place marks major milestone for SMHRU
The roof going up on the $122.7 million Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) at the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) signifies a major milestone, but it¡¯s the people behind the build that are bringing its pioneering vision to life.

Researchers prove new diagnostic tool for sepsis in children
A diagnostic tool for sepsis in children is a step closer following a recent study involving clinician researchers from Gold Coast Health.

Aiming high for World Immunisation Week
As the Medical Director at the Gold Coast Public Health Unit, Dr Kate Alexander plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of the community through immunisation. She has a goal for the Gold Coast to reach an immunisation rate of 95%.

New shuttle bus service trial begins
A new shuttle service will be available to transfer eligible patients between facilities and to their homes from today (Monday, 22 April).??
The service commenced as a six-month trial and will be operated by the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation together with Robina Transfer Unit and in collaboration with Volunteering Gold Coast.?

Honouring ANZACs through art
The Gold Coast Health Creative Health Hub is hosting a special pop-up exhibition in honour of ANZAC Day, featuring the artworks of late war veteran and acclaimed artist Peter Moore OAM. The exhibition has been created in collaboration with Peter¡¯s son Scott Bryson, Gold Coast Health¡¯s Dock and Logistics Manager. ?

? Dr Gerben Keijzers named Gold Coast Health Researcher of the Year for 2023
Congratulations to Dr Gerben Keijzers for being named Gold Coast Health Researcher of the Year for 2023 .
Dr Keijzers was one of seven Research and Transformation Awards winners announced late last year as part of the Research, Innovation and Transformation Showcase.

GCUH Sub-Acute Building reaches major milestone
The construction of the $72 million Sub-Acute Building at the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) has reached a major milestone with the "topping out" of the structure.

International Cardiologists headline NoVa 2024
Dr Atta Behfar is a Cardiologist from the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and we¡¯re thrilled that he is bringing his expertise to
Dr Behfar?joins an impressive whose specialist expertise will leave our conference attendees with a wealth of knowledge and useful applications for cardiac care solutions.

Experienced leaders appointed to Gold Coast Health Board
A nine-person board experienced in health, business, education, and law has been appointed to govern the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS), including new Chair, Professor Cindy Shannon AM.

Robina Transfer Unit team welcomes patients to new digs
The new Robina Hospital Transfer Unit was greeted with smiles all round, among patients and Gold Coast Health staff alike, when it opened to the public on Wednesday 3 April.
The Transfer Unit represents the final plank of the $16.5 million Robina Emergency Department Expansion project, providing a specialised space to streamline patient flow.