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14.01.2026

New year, new checklist: Making those resolutions last

Maintaining good overall health, catching any potential issues before they escalate, and generally being your best self should be a year-round game – and with just a little bit of planning and preparation, this can be your best and healthiest year

12.01.2026

Queensland Health welcomes its biggest ever medical intern cohort

Queensland Health has welcomed its largest-ever cohort of medical interns this month, with 931 newcomers stepping into hospitals across the state.

08.01.2026

Dale’s life changed forever at 17 - then life moved on

All it took was a few innocuous seconds on a Friday morning at work for Dale’s life to be changed forever.

24.12.2025

Accessing the care you need, when you need it this Christmas

Know where to go if you're feeling sick this Christmas.

22.12.2025

Merry medics make Christmas in hospital memorable

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the hospital, the nurses were stirring, making sure everyone was comfortable.

22.12.2025

Have a festive feast this Christmas, not a festy one

Preparing lots of food during a hot Queensland summer can create perfect conditions for germs to grow.

16.12.2025

Be button battery safe this Christmas

Queensland Health is urging families to stay vigilant during the festive season. The last thing any family wants is to end up in an emergency department on Christmas Day because a child has swallowed or choked on a button battery, or inserted into

15.12.2025

Beware of cryptosporidiosis risk this summer

Every year in Queensland, we see hundreds of cryptosporidiosis cases.

12.12.2025

Why skin doctors are seeing red

Queenslanders love having fun in the sun, but with this stunning outdoor lifestyle comes a very real, very high chance of developing skin cancer.