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We are on a mission to create Australia’s healthiest community 💙 We serve an estimated population of 1 million people, 23 per cent of Queensland's population.

Metro South Health is the major provider of public health services, and health education and research, in the Brisbane south side, Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim regions. At Metro South Health, we want to know when we are doing well and when we are not doing well so that we can make things better. To make a complaint or give a compliment, please go to: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/feedback

. Metro South Health is made up of five major hospitals in addition to a number of health centres throughout the region. Our hospitals include:

• Beaudesert Hospital
• Logan Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• QEII Jubilee Hospital
• Redland Hospital

Major health centres are located at:

• Beenleigh
• Browns Plains
• Dunwich
• Eight Mile Plains
• Inala
• Logan Central
• Redland
• Wynnum

In addition to clinical services, we are internationally recognised as a leader in biomedical and clinical research. Princess Alexandra Hospital is home to the new Translational Research Institute (TRI) – a world class medical research facility housing over 700 researchers from four of the country’s pinnacle institutions. Metro South Health employs more than 17,000 staff.

10/06/2026

Digital Health and Informatics (DHI) has made a strong debut at the Corporate Games, taking home two bronze medals and plenty of team pride 🥉

12 DHI staff competed across volleyball, pickleball and tennis at this year’s event, which brought together more than 3,300 participants from 133 organisations. 🎾

With back-to-back wins on court and standout performances in pickleball and men’s doubles tennis, the team showed what can be achieved through teamwork, energy and determination.

“Really proud of how the guys performed this weekend… we pushed a side that went on to finish second, which says a lot about where we’re at.”

A great result and an even better example of the benefits of connection, wellbeing and a bit of friendly competition. Bring on next year! 💪

09/06/2026

Winter is officially here, so now is a good time to get your flu vaccination. ❄️💉

You can help stop the spread of flu by:

✔️ Getting your flu vaccination
✔️ Staying home if you are sick
✔️ Washing your hands often
✔️ Covering your coughs and sneezes

The flu vaccine changes each year to help protect people from new flu viruses. This is why it is important to get vaccinated every year.

Queensland’s FREE flu vaccination program is available now. Book an appointment with your doctor or local pharmacy today. 🏥

08/06/2026

We're proud to announce our 2026 King's Birthday Honours recipients:

For the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) 🎖️

Professor H. Peter Soyer, VMO Dermatologist PA Hospital – For distinguished service to dermatology, to the diagnosis of skin cancer, to medical research and development, and to governance roles. 🧑🏻‍⚕️

Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Staff Specialist Endocrinologist PA Hospital – For distinguished service to medicine as a clinician, to medical research and education, to policy development, and to allied health administration. 🩺

For the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 🏅

Mr Matthew Ames, Metro South HHS Board Member – For significant service to community health, to engineering, to business administration, and to corporate governance. 🏥

Professor Noel Hayman, Founder, Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care – For significant service to medicine, particularly to Indigenous health care and medical education. 🖤💛❤️

Metro South congratulates all of its Honours recipients and thanks them for their remarkable service to our community. 👏

07/06/2026

Congratulations to PA Hospital's Nurse of the Year for Inpatient, Donna Everitt! 👏

The Ward 2A Nurse Unit Manager received the accolade on International Nurses Day for her steady leadership, adaptability to change, and unwavering commitment to supporting her team, patients and their families.

“I’ve been very fortunate to have the leadership opportunities I’ve had and very humbled to receive this award,” she said.

For the past 16 years Donna has worked as a Nurse Unit Manager, including 14 years within the Division of Surgery. In late 2024, she embraced a new challenge, joining the Spinal Injuries Unit within the Division of Allied Health and Rehabilitation. ❤️

“Every nurse deserves recognition for the great work they do, and I believe every nurse deserves an excellence in nursing award.”

Well done Donna, we're lucky to have you at PAH!

05/06/2026

Staff across Metro South have stepped out in their funkiest socks today, in support of CrazySocks4Docs Day. 🧦

Hosted on Friday 5 June, the yearly sock-fest champions doctors, wellness, and supports in place across the hospital for our valuable medicos. 🩺

“Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day is a great reason to get together and remind ourselves of the enormous difference that the support of colleagues and friends can make,” said PA Hospital Executive Director of Medical Services, Dr Kellie Wren.

“By wearing our craziest socks, we are prompted to start conversations about wellbeing, challenge stigma, and highlight the message that seeking help is a sign of strength.” 💙

Popular sock designs this year included animals, food, and medical-themed prints. 💊

A big thank you to everyone who showed up in their best and brightest socks in support of our doctors.

04/06/2026

Across Metro South Health, our teams work every day to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.

Amity Ward at Redland Hospital is no exception, and this week we're wishing them a very Happy first Birthday! 🎉

Over the past 12 months, Amity Ward has cared for hundreds of patients, becoming an important part of Redland Hospital's expansion and helping more people receive care closer to home. 🏥

From nursing and medical teams to allied health, pharmacy, food services, administration, cleaning and support staff, every person plays a role in creating a positive experience for patients.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Amity Ward's first year. Here's to many more years of caring for the Bayside community. 💙

03/06/2026

Nursing Director Chronic Disease, Donna Lynagh has claimed the Lifetime Nursing and Midwifery Achievement Award in recognition of her enduring contribution, leadership, and legacy within the profession. 👩🏼‍⚕️✨

Donna has dedicated her career to strengthening nursing, improving care for vulnerable communities, and building high-performing multidisciplinary teams. 🌟

Her leadership has shaped services across Chronic Disease, Refugee Health, Dementia Outreach and several statewide clinical portfolios.

Wendy Zernike, Director of Nursing, Community and Oral Health Services said Donna has consistently delivered better access, stronger capability, and improved outcomes for the people of Metro South and beyond. 🏥

“Over decades of service, Donna has championed person centred care, advocated for resources, expanded services to meet community need and empowered nurses and allied health clinicians to thrive,” Wendy said.

“Donna embodies the very best of nursing leadership and leaves a lasting imprint on workforce capability and quality care.” 🤍

Congratulations, Donna! 👏

01/06/2026

'For me, nursing is a clinical necessity driven by empathy, guiding patients safely through their healthcare journey.' ❤️

Clinical Nurse Brandon knows all about guiding patients from his role as an experienced clinical leader at the QEII Hospital's Transit Care Hub.

But what exactly is a transit care hub? It's a dedicated space where patients wait for admission, transfer, discharge or outpatient appointments. This means they receive safe and appropriate care in the right environment, so inpatient beds can be kept available for acutely ill patients.

'The QEII Transit Care Hub may be a small unit, but it is highly efficient and indispensable in ensuring that the hospital’s physical space—both wards and beds—is utilised to its maximum potential,' Brandon explained.

'By receiving patients who are ready to transition, we free up acute ward beds much earlier in the day. This directly helps reduce access block in the Emergency Department (ED) and shortens ambulance delays.

'For patients, it offers a quieter, more comfortable environment tailored specifically to their transition.'

Brandon said he became a nurse because he 'wanted a career where clinical skill and deep human connection meet to make a real difference in people's lives'. 🙌

He remembers caring for a patient from an African background who was admitted via the ED because his diabetes was getting worse.

'When the patient transitioned to the QEII Transit Care Hub I recognised that the primary barrier to their recovery wasn't the medical treatment itself, but rather a profound issue with health literacy and medication compliance, compounded by cultural and language barriers.'

Brandon took it upon himself to advocate for the patient so they could receive culturally safe support. Ultimately, Brandon successfully referred the patient to the multicultural nurse navigator service, who helped the patient understand his treatment regime and improve his long-term medication compliance.

'By facilitating this timely and appropriate transition, we were able to safely free up an acute ward bed, ensuring it could immediately be given to another critically ill patient who needed it most.

'I am incredibly proud of my colleagues. They are a diverse group of highly skilled and resilient professionals from various cultural backgrounds, which brings a rich wealth of perspectives and adaptability to the QEII Transit Care Hub.'

Thank you for all you do, Brandon! We're sure all your patients appreciate being in such safe hands. ❤️

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