Queensland Health

Queensland Health Your daily dose of health and wellbeing, served with a side of humour. Queensland Health is the state's largest healthcare provider.

We are committed to ensuring all Queenslanders have access to a range of public healthcare services aimed at achieving good health and well-being. Through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services, as well as the Mater Hospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services, community and mental health services, aged c

are services and public health and health promotion programs. Queensland Health works with the Australian Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) to deliver quality health services to Queenslanders. DOHA's responsibilities cover general practitioners, Medicare, immunisation, aged care, implementation of the National Health and Hospitals Network, private health insurance, pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS), mental health, after hours GP helpline, and a range of other initiatives. More information on what DOHA does can be found here: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-overview.htm

To provide better patient outcomes, Queensland Health links with a number of organisations, community groups, and General Practitioners.

No matter the generation, it's the same health advice. 🤝Cervical screening is the best way to check for HPV (Human Papil...
01/06/2026

No matter the generation, it's the same health advice. 🤝

Cervical screening is the best way to check for HPV (Human Papillomavirus, the primary cause of almost all cervical cancers) and help prevent cervical cancer, or detect it at an early stage, when it's easier to treat. ✨

Most of the time HPV clears on its own, but some types can stick around and cause changes in the cells of the cervix. If those changes aren’t picked up, they can develop into cervical cancer.

That’s why regular screening is so important.

It's recommended you book an appointment for a cervical screen every 5 years if you're:
👉 aged between 25 and 74
👉 a woman or a person with a cervix
👉 sexually active (or ever have been).

Prevention is the best cure. One small test could save your life. ❤️

For mum Emma, Mother's Day was extra special this year. 💕Baby Eleanor was born just before Mother's Day, arriving severa...
31/05/2026

For mum Emma, Mother's Day was extra special this year. 💕

Baby Eleanor was born just before Mother's Day, arriving several weeks early.

Emma had pregnancy complications including foetal growth restriction (FGR) and pre-eclampsia. This meant a caesarean section had to be scheduled a couple of weeks before her due date.

FGR is when an unborn baby doesn't grow as well as expected in the womb. A baby with FGR is at risk of serious complications before, during and after birth. Preeclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy, causing high blood pressure, protein in the urine and severe swelling.

Baby Eleanor just didn't want to wait. After Emma’s membranes (the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the foetus) ruptured unexpectedly, the tiny newborn arrived even earlier than planned via caesarean section at 36 weeks, weighing only 1.5kg. 😮

For Emma and husband Michael, Eleanor’s premature arrival was both emotional and challenging. It was all a new experience after having three previous stress-free water births with son Oliver (11), and daughters Willow (9) and Bella (3).

Emma said leaving their newborn in the special care nursery after she was discharged home was especially difficult.

'It’s been a very steep learning curve, even as a mum of four,' she said.

'But we knew she was in the best hands.'

Congratulations on your little miracle. What a beautiful early Mother's Day gift! 🥰

Via Mackay Hospital and Health Service

ℹ️ Sources: RANZCOG. Better Health.

'Your body is the vehicle you journey through life with. The more you care for it, the more your body will take care of ...
30/05/2026

'Your body is the vehicle you journey through life with. The more you care for it, the more your body will take care of you.'

Sam has always been passionate about healthcare and dreamed of becoming a counsellor. She began her career as a social worker in foster care and child protection services before joining the Quitline team as a preventive health counsellor. 😊

'My role at Quitline is a beautiful combination of counselling work and improving people’s health,' she said.

Every day, Sam speaks with people from all walks of life, supporting them as they quit smoking or va**ng. She helps people through their struggles and encourages them to stay focused on their health goals. 🤗

Sometimes, former clients call back to share their success stories. Recently, one client told Sam how quitting smoking helped her turn her life around and improve her health.

'What stood out to me most is that despite her difficult circumstances in life, she took action in taking care of her health. She changed her own life.'

Today is World No To***co Day, and Sam has some advice for anyone thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng. 🚭

'My best advice is to know your “why”. Spend some time connecting with yourself to understand why quitting would be meaningful for you.

'Whatever it is that feeds your soul and gives your life meaning, know what that is and it'll give you the motivation to quit.'

Not everyone can do it alone, and that’s okay. If you need support on your quit journey, Sam and the Quitline team are there to help. 🫶

'Quitline is so much more than a phone number on a packet of ci******es. People don’t realise how much support and care they can receive,' Sam said.

'We genuinely care about our clients' lives and wellbeing. We create a personalised plan to help them achieve their quitting goals and really listen to them to make every interaction meaningful and impactful.'

Thank you Sam! We appreciate everything you and your team do to help Queenslanders quit smoking and va**ng. ❤️

Comment BINGO if you got 3 in a row...🫢🚶‍♀️‍➡️P.S. yes, this is for everyone. ‘Hot girl walk’ is a mindset, not a descri...
29/05/2026

Comment BINGO if you got 3 in a row...🫢🚶‍♀️‍➡️

P.S. yes, this is for everyone. ‘Hot girl walk’ is a mindset, not a description. 💅

'For me, nursing is a clinical necessity driven by empathy, guiding patients safely through their healthcare journey.' ❤...
28/05/2026

'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 Jubilee 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. ❤️

📷 via Metro South Health

Thanks to everyone who came along to last weekend's G'day Little Queenslander event in Slacks Creek! 🥰These fun and free...
27/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to last weekend's G'day Little Queenslander event in Slacks Creek! 🥰

These fun and free events are being held across the state, celebrating Queensland babies and their families, bringing communities together and making sure parents have access to all the must-know government resources and local services.

Along with live entertainment, creative play activities, and plenty of yummy food and drinks, a walk-in immunisation clinic was provided for families with children over 6 months to receive their free flu vaccine. Thanks to the amazing teams from Metro South Health and The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland for making the immunisation clinic at Slacks Creek happen!

This initiative gave locals access to vital protection against what can be a very serious disease for young children, helping them to do their part to stop the spread of disease within their community. 🙌

Walk-in flu vaccine clinics will be available at upcoming G'day Little Queenslander events, along with a range of fun activities for parents, carers, and little ones.

The next event will be held at 7th Brigade Park in Chermside (north Brisbane) on Sunday 14 June.

For a list of all the upcoming events near you, head here: https://events.premiers.qld.gov.au/littlequeenslanders/

27/05/2026

Hi, we are Abbey and Tiff, we're a married midwife and nurse couple who live and work in Longreach, Central West Queensland. ❤️

We both started our careers in metro/regional hospitals in South East Queensland, but decided to give the rural lifestyle a go and haven't looked back! 🐄

We love the relaxed pace of life, the welcoming community and have a busy social life with our friends. We love the short commute to work, and seeing familiar faces when we go into town. 🏡

Being in a small community means everyone is friendly, always up for a chat or willing to lend a hand. We can deliver person-centred care to our patients and develop close working friendships with our colleagues, which is very rewarding. 🏥

We provide important services to the people of the Central West region—we have so much variety in our day-to-day work. We encourage anyone thinking of a change to consider going rural.

Thanks for joining us for a day in our life—for real! ❤️

25/05/2026

True or false: hand sanitiser alone kills all germs.

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Adventure doesn’t stop as you get older. ✈️Staying well means you can keep doing the things you love whether that’s head...
25/05/2026

Adventure doesn’t stop as you get older. ✈️

Staying well means you can keep doing the things you love whether that’s heading out on your own quest, ticking off your next 'adventure book' goal, or spending time with the people who matter most. 🫶

Getting vaccinated is a simple way to protect your health and keep you ready for whatever’s next (no balloons required). The flu vaccine is free for all Queenslanders aged 6 months and older until 30 September 2026. 🎈

Other simple habits also go a long way, like washing your hands regularly, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home if you’re unwell to help stop the spread of the flu.

You can get your free flu vaccination from a GP, pharmacy, community clinic, or other vaccination provider.

For more information about the flu vaccine, visit: https://www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/what-to-vaccinate-against/influenza

Plans are now underway to expand Rockhampton Hospital's Transit Lounge, to further improve patient flow and help ease pr...
24/05/2026

Plans are now underway to expand Rockhampton Hospital's Transit Lounge, to further improve patient flow and help ease pressure on the Emergency Department (ED). 🏥

What's a transit lounge, you ask? 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 patents.

Central Queensland Health Chief Executive Lisa Blackler welcomed the plans to expand the Rockhampton Hospital Transit Lounge, with an extra eight treatment spaces increasing capacity from 12 to 20.

This expansion builds on the success of the new eight-space Gladstone Hospital Transit Lounge. Since opening in November 2025, the transit lounge has supported more than 130 people each month, helping patients wait in a safe, comfortable space while discharge arrangements are finalised. 🙌

'In the past, most patients were discharged in the afternoon, but our transit lounges have moved that forward,' she said.

'When patients are identified as ready to go home, they can wait in a safe, comfortable space while our team finalises medications, discharge summaries, final test results, or they wait for their transport home.'

Open 7 days a week and staffed by caring nurses, transit lounges play an important role in ensuring the right patient is in the right place at the right time. 🫶

New and expanded transit lounges are being built across Queensland to free up hospital beds and reduce ambulance ramping in our busiest EDs.

Transit lounge expansions at Cairns Hospital, Logan Hospital and Gladstone Hospital are complete, with the following works underway:
🚧 Redland Hospital expansion opening later this year.
🚧 Ipswich Hospital expansion on track to completion later this year.
🚧 Planning and preparatory works progressing at Rockhampton, Townsville, Mackay, Royal Brisbane and Women's and The Prince Charles hospitals.

Investments in patient flow initiatives like transit lounges are critical in helping Queenslanders access care sooner. Already, more Queenslanders presenting to EDs are being seen sooner, with the statewide ramping rate falling to 38% in the March quarter, down from 40.7% at the same time last year.

📷 Via Central Queensland Health. Pictured: Admin Officer Shannon, General Manager of Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mt Morgan Brenton Simpson, Chief Operating Officer Catherine O'Connell, Nurse Katrina, and Chief Executive Lisa Blackler.

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