Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service

Let's chat to Harry, Acting Nurse Unit Manager of the Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health Service in Rockhampton! The Service can help with sexual health screening and treatment, HIV and syphilis rapid testing, HIV management and treatment, emergency contraception, contraception advice and health education. All for free! 💙 To book an appointment, call 07 4932 5440 or book directly through their webpage.

Values Award winner: Hannah Terry 💙👏🏆 Hannah’s colleagues said they felt privileged and inspired to work alongside her in Cancer Care Services at Rockhampton Hospital. Her positive attitude stood out brightly in her multiple nominations in this year's Allied Health Awards. Hannah is generous in her time, for patients needing extra emotional care after therapy or for physiotherapy students looking for answers to their questions. Hannah shows a true passion for her work and dedication to our Central Queensland Health values of care, integrity, commitment and respect. Keep up the amazing work, Hannah! 💙 #AlliedHealth #CentralQueenslandHealth

Thank you to our team! Whether you joined us for a short-term stint or are here to stay, thank you for your valuable contribution to providing great care for Central Queenslanders! We hope we can welcome more people to our team next year 💙 #CentralQueensland #CentralQueenslandHealth #HealthCare

Wondering what we've done to improve public health in Central Queensland this year? Here's a quick look at our year in public health 💙 #CentralQueensland #CentralQueenslandHealth

What a year! Thank you for being part of it 💙 Some other highlights we haven't mentioned... 👩⚕️ Opened a new facility in Blackwater 💙 Formed strategic partnerships to unlock more beds 💻 Expanded telehealth services 🩹 Opened the Nurse-led walk-in clinic in Gladstone 🏗 Nearing completion of a new satellite renal dialysis unit in Yeppoon 🏥 Redeveloping Biloela Hospital 🤱 Upgrading Gladstone Hospital to support more services for women and children 🎉 Launched our first Diversity Equity and Inclusion Action Plan Keep an eye on the account to see how our team grew this year and what we did to improve public health... 👀💙 #CentralQueensland #CentralQueenslandHealth #HealthCare

Our Gladstone Nurse-led walk-in clinic is now open 👋 💙 Free treatment for minor health conditions 📍 Gladstone Square Shopping Centre, 189 Goondoon St ⌚ Open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am - 5pm Saturday Offering free treatment to all adults and children over two years for non-life-threatening injuries, illnesses, and common health concerns. No booking or referral is required. Our Nurse-led walk-in clinic team includes nurse practitioners, clinical nurse consultants, clinical nurses, and administration staff. https://buff.ly/3BkZuZb #GladstoneNurseLedClinic #Gladstone #CommunityHealth #NursePractitionerWeek

Congratulations to our CQUniversity Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) graduates! 🎉👏🎓 The Central Queensland and Wide Bay Regional Medical Pathway was established in 2019 by CQUniversity Australia (CQU), The University of Queensland (UQ), and the Central Queensland and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services. The collaboration delivers an end-to-end medical education and training pathway right here, in regional Queensland. Eligible students progress from CQU’s Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) to UQ’s Doctor of Medicine (MD), a regionally contextualised MD. Over the past 2 years, RMP undergraduate students have completed observational placements within our Health Service to learn the foundations of the health system and how it operates. Now, as they enter The University of Queensland’s Doctor of Medicine next year, they will continue their clinical training locally. We are well-prepared to accommodate all students who choose our health service as their preference for internships upon graduating in 2029. Let’s welcome and embrace our newest MD students! 💙👏 #MedicalSchool #CentralQueensland #RegionalMedicine #PathwayToMedicine

Progress is coming along for the new satellite renal dialysis unit at Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, Yeppoon. This new eight-chair unit will provide access to life-sustaining care closer to home – saving patients four to five hours of travel time per week. Patient care will be supported by the Kidney health service, based at Rockhampton Hospital, with expert and dedicated renal nurses. The project is expected to reach completion in early 2025. @paynters #KidneyHealth #CapricornCoastHospital

60 Seconds With... Dr Rathi, the Clinical Director of our Oral Health service in Rockhampton! What piece of advice has stuck with you? 💙 #Healthcare #Dentistry #CentralQueensland #OralHealth

Executive Director of Allied Health's Award for Clinical Excellence winner: Melissa Cantwell 👏💙 At this year's Allied Health Awards, our Executive Director of Allied Health Kerrie-Anne Frakes recognised Melissa for her work in leading in some of the most patient-centred care we can offer. As the Director of Social Work, she has worked with the Queensland Voluntary Assisted Dying Support Service (QVAD) to help over 70 Central Queenslanders access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) services since January 2023. Underscoring the choice this service provides is that approximately one third of those deemed eligible have chosen not to proceed, preferring instead to work with our incredible palliative care teams at home and in the community. However, patients tell us that the option to conclude their healthcare journey, on their terms, is empowering. Congratulations to Melissa and her team for enabling true choice at the end of life 💙 #AlliedHealth #SocialWork