Fraser Coast Health Service District has two hospitals, one in Hervey Bay and the other in Maryborough. Both hospitals have built a reputation for excellence, especially in professional education and attracts medical and nursing programs in conjunction with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) , Central Queensland University (CQU), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the University of Queensland (UQ). Both Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals provide complimentary services and patients are directed to the best facility for their condition.