St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital

20/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and at SATH we would like to take a moment to recognise, celebrate, and sincerely thank our incredible volunteers. 💙

Our volunteers are the heart of our community, giving their time, kindness, and energy in so many meaningful ways. From our dedicated Auxiliary members raising vital funds, to our friendly buggy drivers helping patients and visitors get where they need to go, to our wonderful hospital navigators and much-loved flower ladies, every single volunteer makes a difference.

Many also spend countless hours baking delicious treats for our cake stalls, sharing not only their talents but also their generosity and care. These thoughtful contributions are so loved and appreciated by both our staff and the wider community.

Your compassion, commitment, and willingness to help others never go unnoticed. The support you provide brings comfort, connection, and smiles to so many people each and every day.

From all of us at SATH, thank you for everything you do. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you. 🌸✨

18/05/2026

Every second counts during a heart attack.

At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, the Emergency Heart Centre is the ONLY dedicated heart attack centre in the Darling Downs region, providing rapid, life-saving cardiac care when time matters most.

Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Sudden pressure or discomfort. Don’t wait.

Our expert cardiac team is ready 24/7 to diagnose and treat heart attacks fast, because faster treatment can save heart muscle and save lives.

For the people of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, world-class emergency heart care is right here, close to home.
If you think it’s a heart attack, call 000 immediately.

15/05/2026

Every second counts during a heart attack.

At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, the Emergency Heart Centre is the ONLY dedicated heart attack centre in the Darling Downs region, providing rapid, life-saving cardiac care when time matters most.

Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Sudden pressure or discomfort. Don’t wait.

Our expert cardiac team is ready 24/7 to diagnose and treat heart attacks fast, because faster treatment can save heart muscle and save lives.

For the people of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, world-class emergency heart care is right here, close to home.

If you think it’s a heart attack, call 000 immediately.

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14/05/2026

This week we celebrate one year of West Ward at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, a dedicated inpatient ward supporting cancer patients across the Darling Downs community.

What began with patient John Stedman’s vision in 1999 to build cancer services “by the community, for the community” has grown into one of regional Australia’s leading integrated cancer care services.

Key milestones along the journey include:
• 2000 – ICON Radiation Oncology established
• 2001 – John Stedman Chemotherapy Unit opened
• 2007 – Commonwealth funding secured for the Cancer Care Centre
• 2013 – Stage 2 expansion opened
• 2025- Dedicated Cancer Ward (West Ward)
• 2025 – Partnership with Hope Horizons
• 2026 – Partnership with the Leukaemia Foundation announced

Today, West Ward provides specialised cancer care close to home, with expert nurses and specialist teams supporting patients through every stage of treatment.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who has helped build this service for our region over the past 25 years.

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day 2026 to our incredible nursing team! ✨

Today we celebrate the compassion, dedication, strength, and care that our nurses show every single day. Your commitment to supporting our patients, residents, families, and each other does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

To say thank you, our nurses were treated to delicious donuts and eclairs today, a small token of appreciation for the huge difference you make every day! 🍩

Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and unwavering support. We are proud to celebrate each and every one of you today and always. ❤️

08/05/2026

Were you snapped at our Heart Week photo booth? ❤️📸
Check out the photos and see if you can spot yourself, your colleagues, friends or family!

Heart Week is an important reminder of the impact heart disease has on so many Australians and the importance of raising awareness about heart health, prevention and early intervention. Every conversation, every check-up and every act of support can make a difference.

We are also incredibly proud of our amazing Critical Care Team, who work tirelessly every day to provide expert care, compassion and support to patients and their families when they need it most. Thank you for everything you do!❤️

07/05/2026

Today the SATH Auxiliary hosted an beautiful Morning Tea to celebrate the wonderful mothers in our community ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday. 💐☕

We were delighted to welcome more than 80 guests to this special event, now proudly in its fourth year and once again it was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible support of our community and the dedication of our Auxiliary.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful morning tea, lovingly prepared and served by our wonderful Catering Team, whose efforts helped make the event so special.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, today’s gathering was a beautiful reminder of the caring spirit, kindness and generosity shown by so many in our community. From the delicious morning tea to the fabulous raffle, every donation and contribution made today will go directly back into supporting SATH care for patients.

This fundraiser is just one of many wonderful events our Auxiliary has organised throughout the year, and we are so grateful for the countless hours our amazing Auxiliary volunteers dedicate behind the scenes to make these events possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated raffle prizes, purchased tickets and supported this meaningful event. Your generosity truly makes a difference! 💗

07/05/2026

On Monday, we celebrated World Hand Hygiene Day! 🖐️💙

World Hand Hygiene Day is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the importance of proper hand hygiene in healthcare and everyday life.

This year’s 2026 campaign slogan is:
SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands - Action saves lives. ✨

To mark the occasion, Nisa, our Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator, shared cupcakes with the team and quizzed staff on hand hygiene knowledge. Congratulations to Janna, the lucky winner of the gift hamper kindly donated by Whiteley 🎉🧺

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and protect our patients, staff, and community.

Together, let’s continue to make clean hands a priority every day. 🧼👏

06/05/2026

This week marks Heart Week, Australia’s national heart health awareness week held each May to promote the importance of looking after your heart health. ❤️

Our incredible Critical Care Team hosted Heart Week stands throughout the hospital, offering:
🩺 FREE blood pressure checks
🩸 FREE blood sugar testing
🎁 Free merchandise giveaways
🎉 Fun games and prizes
📸 A Heart Week photo booth

It was a fantastic opportunity for staff, patients, and visitors to take a moment to check in on their health, learn more about heart care, and start conversations about healthy living.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported Heart Week because every heartbeat matters. 💓

📷 Keep an eye out for our Heart Week photo booth photos, coming soon!

29/04/2026

Today, Danielle, our Business and Medical Liaison Manager, visited Magnolia Resort to host an Emergency Heart Centre information session.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, share important information about recognising and responding to cardiac emergencies, and highlight the services available through our Emergency Heart Centre.

We’re committed to bringing care closer to our community and empowering people with the knowledge that can make a life-saving difference ❤️

Thank you to everyone at Magnolia Resort for the warm welcome!

24/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we pause to honour courage beyond measure, sacrifice beyond words, and the enduring spirit of mateship that shapes who we are as Australians.

We give our deepest thanks to all who have served, and to those who continue to serve our country today.

We remember those who did not return, and we stand with the families in our community who carry that loss, today and always.

Lest we forget.