Metro South Health

Metro South Health We are on a mission to create Australia’s healthiest community 💙 We serve an estimated population of 1 million people, 23 per cent of Queensland's population.

Metro South Health is the major provider of public health services, and health education and research, in the Brisbane south side, Logan, Redlands and Scenic Rim regions. At Metro South Health, we want to know when we are doing well and when we are not doing well so that we can make things better. To make a complaint or give a compliment, please go to: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/feedback

. Metro South Health is made up of five major hospitals in addition to a number of health centres throughout the region. Our hospitals include:

• Beaudesert Hospital
• Logan Hospital
• Princess Alexandra Hospital
• QEII Jubilee Hospital
• Redland Hospital

Major health centres are located at:

• Beenleigh
• Browns Plains
• Dunwich
• Eight Mile Plains
• Inala
• Logan Central
• Redland
• Wynnum

In addition to clinical services, we are internationally recognised as a leader in biomedical and clinical research. Princess Alexandra Hospital is home to the new Translational Research Institute (TRI) – a world class medical research facility housing over 700 researchers from four of the country’s pinnacle institutions. Metro South Health employs more than 17,000 staff.

🎨✨ Calling all Artists!The Logan Hospital Expansion is one of the largest health projects in Queensland — and we want yo...
26/08/2025

🎨✨ Calling all Artists!

The Logan Hospital Expansion is one of the largest health projects in Queensland — and we want your art to be part of it!

We’re commissioning two major artworks for the façade of the new seven-level Building 4.

Your creation may be showcased on the hospital’s façade — visible day and night from across the campus and nearby Loganlea & Armstrong Roads.

🖌️ Who can apply:
- Artists and collectives with a connection to Logan
- Experience with public or building-related art projects
- Ready to develop concepts and collaborate with project teams

📩 Register your interest by 2PM AEST, 8 September 2025 via the link below 👇
https://www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/hospital-and-health-centres/logan-hospital/logan-hospital-expansion

Images displayed are artists impressions and subject to change

Families in Logan can now access an expanded hearing test service at Logan Hospital. 👂The Auditory Brainstem Response (A...
25/08/2025

Families in Logan can now access an expanded hearing test service at Logan Hospital. 👂

The Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test has always been available, but now, for the first time in Metro South Health, it can also be done under general anaesthetic (GA). This means children who can’t be tested while awake can still get accurate results.

ABR is mainly used for:
✔️ Babies who don’t pass their newborn hearing check
✔️ Children who are too young or not ready for other hearing tests.

Before this change, families had to travel to the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Now, more children can be tested closer to home. 💙

A big thank you to our audiology, ENT and theatre teams for expanding this service for local families. 👏

Logan’s Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) start their day at dawn, helping people wherever they are - in tents, camps...
22/08/2025

Logan’s Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) start their day at dawn, helping people wherever they are - in tents, campsites, parks or shelters. 🌅

The team supports adults who are homeless and living with mental illness or addiction. They bring food, water, first aid, medication and help with housing applications.

Most importantly, they listen, show respect and always keep their word. 💙

Recently, HHOT was recognised at the Addiction Mental Health Service Staff Awards for their care and dedication.

A well-deserved honour for a team that works quietly in the background, changing lives every day. 👏

Check out this amazing team from PA Hospital Radiation Oncology (ROPAIR) who pulled together some targeted strategies to...
22/08/2025

Check out this amazing team from PA Hospital Radiation Oncology (ROPAIR) who pulled together some targeted strategies to manage seven weeks of cancer treatment for a patient with a known behavioural issue.

They earned positive feedback from the patient, plus the PA Staff Award for July! ✨

Their exceptional professionalism in managing a highly complex situation using team coordination, compassion, and environment supports resulted in safety for everyone and no significant behavioural escalations.

This tremendous team’s commitment to person-centred care helped the patient feel heard and cared for over many weeks.

Congrats Rad Onc team! 👏

By day, Beaudesert nurse Karen cares for patients. By night? She’s the Queen Bee 🐝 leading her own buzzing Bravery Bee P...
21/08/2025

By day, Beaudesert nurse Karen cares for patients. By night? She’s the Queen Bee 🐝 leading her own buzzing Bravery Bee Project!

These cuddly crochet bees are gifted to patients who need a little extra courage during hospital visits 💛.

What started with Karen’s crochet hook has now grown into a swarm—over 300 bees have flown in from across Australia thanks to local craft groups, CWA, and kind-hearted makers nationwide. Each one gets tagged with a sweet reminder: “Thank you for Bee-ing Brave.” 🐝💫

Bravery Bees have landed everywhere from Redland to Blackwater, but Beaudesert will always be their home-sweet honeycomb 🍯.

Want to join the hive? 🧶✨ Karen’s always buzzing for more bee-makers!

“If you have the time and the yarn, we’d love you to join our swarm,” she said.

The QEII-UQ partnership soared to new heights as 6 determined UQ medical students, mentored by QEII Hospital ED’s Dr Fio...
19/08/2025

The QEII-UQ partnership soared to new heights as 6 determined UQ medical students, mentored by QEII Hospital ED’s Dr Fiona Daglish and Dr Ciara Gordon, claimed victory at both the Queensland State and National Emergency Medical Challenges this year. 🏆✨

Competing against 17 medical schools from across Australia, the team’s grit, quick thinking and collaboration saw them shine under pressure in rapid-fire ED simulations. 🏥

“It’s important that they’re prepared for anything, because that’s the reality of working in an ED—you have to expect the unexpected,” said Ciara (pictured centre).

Team captain and fourth-year med student, James agreed.

“We had never met before this, but we instantly clicked as a group. Ciara and Fiona also did an amazing job coaching us," he said.

Congratulations to the UQ team on this incredible win, and a special thanks to Fiona and Ciara for their outstanding mentorship. 👏

Redland Hospital is honoured to be part of so many special journeys, including four local mums who have returned to the ...
19/08/2025

Redland Hospital is honoured to be part of so many special journeys, including four local mums who have returned to the Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) program for their third pregnancies.

That’s 12 beautiful Redlands Coast babies! 🙌

BiOC is led by a team of midwives working in close partnership with Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health to provide culturally safe care.

Clinical Midwife Shae Temple said the model allows women to have the same midwife throughout their pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey.

“We often care for more than one baby in the same family,” she said. “That continuity means we understand each family’s history, culture and preferences. It helps build trust, improve birth outcomes, and support informed choices.” 🖤💛❤️

The founding medical director of the Queensland Eye Bank, Prof Lawrence Hirst has seen his way through 38 years of dedic...
18/08/2025

The founding medical director of the Queensland Eye Bank, Prof Lawrence Hirst has seen his way through 38 years of dedication to the delivery of eye tissue to thousands of Queenslanders. 👀

The eye bank (QEB) which had humble beginnings at PA Hospital when it launched in 1988 was soon the best performing in the country.

Now part of the Queensland Tissue Bank, it is the largest ocular tissue bank in Australia, processing over 500 donors a year, supporting approximately 1,000 corneal transplants every year.

That’s over 30,000 corneas for transplant and multitudes of Queenslanders with a new lease on sight!

Prof Hirst quietly stepped out of frame from his QEB leadership role earlier this year and Queensland’s success in corneal transplantation is a testament to his 38 years of dedicated service.

Thank you, Prof Hirst. 👏

At Inala’s Centre of Excellence, the gym isn’t just about fitness, it’s about healing, hope, and connection. 🏋️‍♂️ Led b...
16/08/2025

At Inala’s Centre of Excellence, the gym isn’t just about fitness, it’s about healing, hope, and connection. 🏋️‍♂️

Led by Senior Exercise Physiologist Jairo Fernandez, this 12-week program combines safe, tailored exercise with health education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

The results? Less pain, better mental health, stronger community bonds and plenty of laughs along the way.

💪 “It’s given me a better life… before there was nothing except back pain and depression. Now, because of Jairo, he’s changed my life.” – Lyn
👟 “It’s been really good for my mental health. He likes to make people smile and laugh.” – Roo
❤️ “Before, she was withdrawn… now she connects, chats, and stays motivated.” – Laura (Roo's carer)

And as Jairo says: "We’re only just getting started."

At Redland Hospital's Yugaipa Ward, it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference for people experiencin...
15/08/2025

At Redland Hospital's Yugaipa Ward, it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference for people experiencing mental health challenges. 💙

From decorations to a pet photo board, and even new velcro curtains for privacy, Nurse Unit Manager Karla and Assistant in Nursing Sharon are creating a warm, welcoming environment where dignity and recovery can thrive.

“When I see people we’ve supported out in the community, happy, with goals and new opportunities, that’s what makes it worthwhile,” said Sharon.

With each shift, Karla and Sharon are reshaping what recovery can look like, one small step at a time.

Well done to the entire Yugaipa team! 👏

Meet Michael from PA Hospital 👋 He started as a cadet back in 1985, and is now the Radiation Therapist Assistant Directo...
15/08/2025

Meet Michael from PA Hospital 👋 He started as a cadet back in 1985, and is now the Radiation Therapist Assistant Director!

“Early in my career, treatment planning was far more limited in precision and flexibility,” he said.

Fast-forward four decades, and the outcomes for patients receiving radiation therapy have improved dramatically with better tumour control, fewer side effects, and faster recovery.

“Today, we benefit from advanced imaging, sophisticated planning systems, and improved treatment delivery platforms. One of the constants throughout my career has been the dedication of the entire radiation oncology team and the camaraderie it creates."

A particularly rewarding chapter of Michael's career was being a member of the foundation team to launch the Gamma Knife Centre of Queensland at PAH in 2015.

Congratulations on your extraordinary 40 years of service Michael! 🙌

Patient and retired nurse Anne Chadwick had the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially open Ward 6B , Logan Hospital...
13/08/2025

Patient and retired nurse Anne Chadwick had the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially open Ward 6B , Logan Hospitals brand-new Acute Cognitive Unit for older adults living with dementia. ✂️

With homely touches like a loungeroom, dining area, ‘bus stop’ nook, and safe spaces to wander, the ward is designed to provide comfort, dignity, and care for patients with cognitive impairments.

A big thank you to our passionate staff and everyone who helped bring this space to life. 💙

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