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A new Gold Coast Health maternity service is allowing expectant mothers who need extra
care to remain in their homes instead of spending days or even weeks in hospital.

The growth and impact of the research, and quality and innovation projects underway on the Gold Coast is being showcased by Gold Coast Health in collaboration with Griffith and Bond Universities across four days this week.

The first Welcome Baby to Country event took place at Gold Coast University Hospital on November 5, to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families connect to country and culture.

Gold Coast Health has set a new record on its 2020 virtual health care journey after delivering the 10,000th Telehealth (video conferencing) appointment to Gold Coasters in less than a year.?

With at least 330 gastro cases reported in the last fortnight, the Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) has issued another hand hygiene reminder as it supports 20 facilities across the region affected by gastro outbreaks.

GCPHU Medical Director Dr Andre Wattiaux says 13 childcare centres, six schools and three aged care facilities have reported infectious gastroenteritis outbreaks. 

With no symptoms, it was an unrelated visit to her general practitioner and a conveniently located mobile screening van that led to an early breast cancer diagnosis for Gold Coast Health nurse Janine Oxley.

Two carers receiving support from Gold Coast Health¡¯s Carer Peer Workers have shared their stories in a bid to reduce mental health stigma and make a difference to other families impacted by mental illness.

A main event in the Gold Coast Health calendar is in full-swing as the health service celebrates the creative strengths of people living with mental health illness for Queensland Mental Health Week.

With a passion for social justice, Laura Ryan felt there was something missing in her corporate career so she left that life behind, instead pursuing social work.

Michelle Ruha¡¯s life could look very different. She could spend every second day in hospital, instead she is able have her life saving treatment fit in around her schedule.