Tenders called soon for Caloundra Emergency Department expansion
The Caloundra Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine is being expanded to meet increased demand between now and 2016.

Paralympic visits PA spinal unit
Rick Hansen, Canadian paralympic athlete, visited Princess Alexandra Hospital as part of a celebratory tour of Australia.

Margaret celebrates gift of life
Yeppoon grandmother Margaret Caulfield is still celebrating her most precious Christmas gift - a new kidney.

Project aims to ease patient journey
A highly motivated Gold Coast clinical team is driving a pilot 20-week patient journey study project with statewide implications.

Regular eye tests to keep sight of your loved ones
If you're aged 40 or older, maintain regular eye tests to ensure you don't lose sight of your family.

Tele-radiology system sets new mark
Queensland Health achieved an industry milestone recently when the Radiology Informatics Program in integrated into Barcaldine Hospital.

Redesign to aid aged patients
The $481,000 refurbishment of Cherbourg Hospital's emergency department is now complete, making it more age-friendly.

QH medical team aids NZ earthquake victims
A team of 23 Queensland Health doctors and nurses helped the stretched medical services in Christchurch following the devastating earthquake.

Gold Coast gives green light to A Better Choice selection
The Gold Coast Health Service District is setting an example for Queensland Health facilities with supply of healthy food and drink.

Hospitals receive full accreditation
Queensland Health's facilities in Central Queensland have received praise for their high quality care.

Indigenous midwifery program aims to help close the gap
An Indigenous midwifery pilot is under way at The Townsville Hospital in an effort to boost the number of Indigenous midwives in the district.

$244m Rockhampton redevelopment step close with new ED opening
The expanded emergency department at Rockhampton Hospital is scheduled for opening this month.

• Dr Callanan retires after 36 years
• Lighten up to a healthier lifestyle
• Midwives offer more choices for women
• Health 'coaching' celebrates birthday
• Views help palliative treatment
• Agreement aims to boost Indigenous health programs
• DNA evidence testing sets record match-up
• Tackle flu before it tackles you!
• Breastfeeding vital for mental health
• Web the right link for cancer patients
• Quilt created to mark clinic's 60 years
• Oncology treatment a step closer
• $3m grant for Toowoomba cancer patient care lodge 

• More beds sooner for Ipswich
• New neonatal service helps Gold Coast premature babies
• Medical training program targets 'at-risk' children
• DVDs spread the word on renal - cardiac care
• Community day marks Robina Hospital growth
• Young smokers encouraged to escape the smoking trap
• Health messages delivered to workplaces
• Mackay keeps baby friendly laurels
• Logan gains extra $175m funding
• $68.5m doubles QEII emergency unit
• Revised service framework released