Articles

22 January 2025

Sunshine Coast Health’s first junior doctor to undertake rural GP program

For the first time, a Sunshine Coast Health junior doctor is undertaking a rural general practice (GP) community clinic placement on the Sunshine Coast, which will offer her a glimpse into a career as a rural GP. 

09 January 2025

Sunshine Coast Welcomes Next Generation of Local Doctors

The future faces of our region’s medical industry are getting prepared to hit the wards of Sunshine Coast Health’s hospitals, after years of study and training.

24 December 2024

Health staff share tips for taking care of your mind and body over the holidays

Sunshine Coast Health's mental health and dietetics experts are sharing their tips to help the community have a safe and happy festive season. 

23 December 2024

Experts remind locals to protect themselves from mosquitos this summer

Experts are reminding Sunshine Coast residents to be extra vigilant when it comes to avoiding mosquito bites this summer, especially after the recent rain, with a rise in local Ross River virus cases.

19 December 2024

Youngest hospital patients create Christmas cheer for aged care residents

Some of Sunshine Coast Health’s youngest hospital patients have created special Christmas cheer for older people spending the festive season at the health service’s aged care facility.

12 December 2024

Sunshine Coast Health emergency departments ready for holiday season

With school holidays officially kicking off across Queensland this weekend, Sunshine Coast Health emergency department staff are reminding residents to stay safe these holidays as they prepare for the busy season.

07 December 2024

Public Health Alert - Measles

Sunshine Coast Health's Public Health Unit are managing a confirmed case of Measles in a person who resides at Sunshine Coast and has recently returned on a flight from Vietnam.

05 December 2024

‘Blows me away’: cochlear implants adjusted from home with telehealth expansion

Sunshine Coast Health teams are expanding telehealth services, with staff now able to use the technology to remotely tap into and adjust patient’s cochlear implant devices, from the comfort of their home.

28 November 2024

Sunshine Coast Health team tackles myths this Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Sunshine Coast Health’s cancer care team are breaking down myths this Lung Cancer Awareness Month, to improve stigma around the commonly misunderstood disease.