Join us at the upcoming #GoldCoastHealth Research Showcase, hosted at Gold Coast University Hospital & online.

This event is for researchers, clinicians, students, academics, or anyone with an interest in #HealthcareResearch .

View program or register bit.ly/3e7r5kP

If you've ever tried to wrestle compression stockings on your legs - our Occupational Therapists have a top tip to make this less of a struggle!
#AlwaysCare #occupationaltherapy

New COVID-19 traffic light system announced for Queensland today. For more visit facebook.com/GCHealth

Don’t let an eye infection be the scariest part of your Halloween festivities. We don't want to frighten you, but decorative costume lenses can cause serious harm to your eyes—haunting you long after October 31.

Research In a Minute series 🎬: Principal Research Rachel Wenke discuss how Good Clinical Practice (GCP) research aims to support clinicians with implementing GCP standards in their own research. #AlwaysCare #research #videoseries #GCHresearch
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OT Week is an annual National Week to shine a light on the amazing work Occupational Therapists (OTs) do in the community. Visit the OT Australia website to get involved: bit.ly/3saQo9g
#OTWeek2022 #WhatOTMeansToMe

The Gold Coast Health Research Showcase (8-9 November) will be hosted at Gold Coast University Hospital and virtually. Hear about highlights from the year and how data and AI is being leveraged in healthcare. Register here 👉 bit.ly/3e7r5kP
#AlwaysCare #GCHResearch

Dr Tara Cochrane is is Senior Haematologist at Gold Coast University Hospital and Associate Professor at Griffith University. Read about her ground-breaking work with lymphoma #clinicaltrials 👉 bit.ly/3VCfYl2
#AlwaysCare #LuminaGC #bloodcancer #qldresearch

Gold Coast Health's ArtBeat Music and Art Festival did not disappoint, with hundreds of people attending the GCUH Parklands.
The event has been central to raising mental health awareness within the GCH community, shining a light on the artistic talents of consumers.

Today is World Thrombosis Day, We want to empower you to #KnowThrombosis and raise awareness of the causes, risk factors, symptoms, and prevention and treatment of thrombosis. Learn more at bit.ly/30TR71e. #EyesOpenToThrombosis #WTDay22

The Gold Coast Health Public Health Unit recently seized 805 personal vaporisers (vapes) from a Gold Coast tobacco retailer in response to a complaint from a concerned community member. Samples were found to contain nicotine. Read more: bit.ly/3T7MBVH
#AlwaysCare #news

Being ‘resilient’ is about the ability to cope with unexpected changes and challenges in your life by drawing on your inner strength and using the networks around you. This is important for your mental health and can be learned, click for simple ideas 👇 bit.ly/3rjlTNH

Gold Coast Health is seeking Gold Coast community members to join the Always Care Consumer Network. Participate in surveys and discussions to help shape future health services on the Gold Coast. To join or find out more, visit bit.ly/3zJbpwi
#AlwaysCare #GoldCoast

Did you know that you can donate blood or plasma even if you have tattoos? lifebloodau are celebrating International Plasma Awareness Week (3-7 Oct) by giving temporary tattoos to anyone who donates in October. #donate now at don8blood.com/3SHLmfG. #lifebloodau

Are you an aged care worker looking to provide the best care to those with a life-limiting illness? Our Specialist Palliative Care in Aged Care team has partnered with Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach to deliver a FREE workshop. Register bit.ly/3RnJoA3

Robina Hospital became a visible member of the rainbow family with the installation of artwork. It is a Diversity and Inclusion and Rainbow Alliance Employee Network initiative to increase visibility of our commitment to LGBTIQ+ staff, and cultivate a culture of acceptance.

Meet Safety and Quality Coordinator Kim Jenkins. She's holding the emblem for Clinical Governance, one of the eight National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. To learn more click here 👇 bit.ly/3UCSBXQ
#AlwaysCare

Today we celebrate our amazing pharmacy teams and the pharmacists world-wide who make such a valuable contribution to the health of our communities. #WorldPharmacistsDay22 #AlwaysCare
Pictured: Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH pharmacy staff.