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The latest news at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Patients benefit from pathology project slashing unnecessary tests

A 星空体育 initiative to reduce unnecessary pathology testing for patients is attracting national interest. 


Skye McLean and team

Skye reunites with doctors who saved him

A dedicated team of 星空体育 doctors and nurses turned cheer squad when they reunited with patient Skye McLean for The Today Show. 


No-Falls-prevention

Gold Coasters reminded of the dangers of falls

星空体育 is joining an international campaign to curb the number of presentations to our emergency departments that result from falls. 


Patient Raymond Harris opens his hand fully after having his contacted finger straightened by Professor Randy Bindra.

GCUH non-invasive hand treatment a Queensland first

星空体育 patients suffering a common hand condition causing bent fingers now have access to an injection treatment that eliminates the need for orthopaedic surgery.


Community members attending the first meeting of 星空体育’s new Consumer Advisory Group (CAG)

New consumer group launched

An “energetic and passionate” group of community members attended the first meeting of 星空体育’s new Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) this week.


Expecting mum receiving the four-strain flu vaccination at Robina Library

Flu shots now available ahead of winter flu season

星空体育’s Public Health Unit is undertaking immunisation clinics across the coast following the release of the new four-strain vaccination.


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Clinical trial of steroid treatment for children with Bell’s Palsy

Queensland researchers at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) are taking part in a study across Australia and New Zealand to determine a safe and effective steroid treatment for children with Bell’s Palsy.


GCUH leads multi-centre trial in critically bleeding trauma patients

Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is the lead site for a Queensland clinical trial aiming to improve outcomes for severely injured trauma patients with critical bleeding. 


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Raw deal: seafood trader prosecuted for falsely labelling prawns

星空体育 has successfully prosecuted a seafood wholesale and retail company for selling imported prawns from Asia as Australian King Prawns.


星空体育 services limited on Friday 31 March

A reminder that all 星空体育 non-essential services have been postponed again on Friday 31 March, as the region recovers from an extreme weather event.