Artwork created by Gold Coast Health staff will soon help transform a refurbished ward at Robina Hospital into a more welcoming and supportive environment for older patients. As works continue on the H2 East redevelopment, eight staff photographs have been selected for permanent display throughout the future Acute Cognitive UnitContinue Reading
A man has been hospitalised following a shooting at Munruben, south of Logan, with police continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services were called to a property on Norris Creek Road about 8.30pm on Tuesday, June 2, after reports that a man had been shot. Police attendedContinue Reading
One of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable landmarks has officially returned home, with the iconic Kirra Eagle reinstated atop Kirra Hill after several years away from public view. The massive replica sculpture, weighing 1796 kilograms and stretching 4.5 metres across its wingspan, was carefully transported from a Tugun depot beforeContinue Reading
Experienced mental health nurse Emily Foley is preparing to take on a leadership role at the Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) as the facility prepares to welcome its next consumers from July. Ms Foley will lead the Sandalwood unit as Nurse Unit Manager, bringing more than fiveContinue Reading
Police are investigating a wounding incident after a man was allegedly stabbed at Holland Park on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to Cradock Street around 6.20pm on May 23 following reports that a man had suffered stab wounds during an altercation. When officers arrived, they located a 26-year-old manContinue Reading
A Greenbank man has been charged following an investigation into the alleged manufacture of 3D-printed firearms in southeast Queensland. Detectives from the Queensland Police Service Drug and Serious Crime Group’s Illicit Firearms Team executed a search warrant at a Greenbank property, where officers allegedly uncovered a significant cache of illegalContinue Reading
Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a car and bicycle at Beenleigh on Wednesday evening, May 21. Emergency services were called to the intersection of George Street and Main Street about 6.38pm following reports a grey Mitsubishi had collided with a bicycle. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, sufferedContinue Reading
Police are appealing for public assistance following the discovery of a seriously injured man at Broadbeach Waters early this morning. Emergency services were called to Bermuda Street around 6.10am on May 21 after reports a man was lying injured on the ground. When officers arrived, they located a 36-year-old MurwillumbahContinue Reading
For Gold Coast Health senior social worker Madeleine Wilde, helping patients extends far beyond medical treatment and hospital beds. After first completing a placement in cancer services as a university student, Madeleine discovered her passion for hospital social work and has now spent seven years supporting patients at Robina Hospital.Continue Reading
As work continues on the new Coomera Hospital, much of the focus has been on cranes, construction and expanding healthcare services for the northern Gold Coast. Behind the scenes, however, another major piece of the project is taking shape, the digital systems that will help the hospital operate from dayContinue Reading