St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

13/08/2026

Nominations are now open for the Moderator's Community Service Medal, which recognises outstanding volunteers from across UnitingCare, Wesley Mission Qld and the Uniting Church Queensland.

Now is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge their impact and celebrate their service. Nominate a volunteer here: https://myuniting.care/4i01rtK

Thank you for helping us shine a light on the incredible volunteers who strengthen our hospital communities every day. 🧡

Behind every thriving community are volunteers whose kindness, generosity and dedication help people feel supported, connected and cared for.

That's why we're proud to open nominations for the Moderator's Community Service Medal, recognising outstanding volunteers from the Uniting Church and its agencies who have made an exceptional contribution to the lives of others.

If there's a volunteer who has made a real difference in your community, we encourage you to nominate them and help celebrate their remarkable service.

✍️ Click here to nominate: https://myuniting.care/4i01rtK

📅 Nominations close 21 September 2026

11/08/2026

At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, our story begins with remembrance.

Established as a living memorial to the men and women of Australia’s armed forces of World Wars I and II, our hospital was created to honour their service through something deeply meaningful - care for others.

Every patient we support, every family we walk alongside, continues that legacy of compassion and service.

07/08/2026

Flu can come on hard and fast, with symptoms like fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches and overwhelming tiredness. While many people recover at home with rest, fluids and symptom relief, it’s important to listen to your body and seek care if you are feeling worse or are concerned about yourself or someone you love.

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital Emergency Centre is here to provide expert care close to home this flu season.

If you are worried about your symptoms, don’t wait, seek medical support.

Find us at North Street, Spring Hill.

Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3M0FBrZ

06/08/2026

⭐ Advances in cardiac care: Heart Matters Symposium

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is proud to be home to an internationally recognised Cardiac Centre of Excellence, including Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Accreditation with PCI.

At Heart Matters 2026, attendees will hear from specialists discussing advances in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, coronary artery disease management and emerging healthcare technologies.

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
📍 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Brisbane
✅ 5 RACGP CPD hours

Discover how innovation, collaboration and specialist expertise are helping shape the future of patient care.

This event is exclusively for GPs – register today: https://bit.ly/4q2sslH

03/08/2026

Looking for your next opportunity?

We're hiring ENs, RNs, CNs, Patient Administration and Hospitality professionals. Join a welcoming hospital team and build a rewarding career with us. 💙

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yJ8Ma4

31/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gastroenterologist Dr Krishan Pratap to St Andrew's! 🙌

Dr Pratap is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist with a subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

With a decade of clinical experience across Australia and Canada, his expertise spans general gastroenterology, advanced hepatology, endoscopy, and intestinal ultrasound. His training has encompassed a range of endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, as well as Intestinal Ultrasound and paediatric IBD transition clinics. He is also an active clinician-researcher with research interests in artificial intelligence and the gut microbiome.

Dr Pratap is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. His interests lie at the intersection of advanced IBD management, translational research, and the emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in disease monitoring.

For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/4fqWKJG

30/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating 50 years of dedication! 🎉

This week, we proudly celebrated an extraordinary milestone as Operating Theatre team member Margaret Dowding marked 50 years of service at St Andrew's.

Since joining the hospital, Margaret has witnessed remarkable change, and through it all, her commitment, experience and care have helped shape the St Andrew's we know today.

Reflecting on her journey, Margaret shared: "Since starting my career at St Andrew's 50 years ago in 1976, I've seen a lot of change. We've gone from having five theatres to 14! The people are what's kept me here so long and I value the lasting friendships I have made and continue to make. St Andrew's really is a home away from home."

Thank you, Margaret, for five decades of service, dedication and friendship. Your contribution to St Andrew's and the countless patients, colleagues and clinicians you've supported over the years is truly remarkable.

💙 Congratulations on this incredible achievement.

29/07/2026

⭐ GP registrations now open: Heart Matters Symposium

GPs are invited to join us for the Heart Matters Symposium 2026, a free education event bringing together leading specialists to explore the latest advances in cardiovascular care and healthcare innovation.

Presented by St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, home to an internationally recognised Cardiac Centre of Excellence, Heart Matters offers practical, evidence-based updates relevant to everyday general practice.

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
📍 Hotel Grand Chancellor, Brisbane
✅ 5 RACGP CPD hours
✅ Complimentary morning and afternoon tea, lunch and conference notes
✅ Exclusively for GPs

Places are limited. Register today: https://bit.ly/4q2sslH

27/07/2026

✨ Thanks to the dedication of our incredible volunteers, the St Andrew's Emergency Centre waiting area has recently undergone a transformation.

The project was funded by the efforts of our talented virtual volunteers, who lovingly create handmade items for our annual Mother's Day Stall and Christmas Market. Their creativity and countless volunteer hours have helped create a space that feels more welcoming for everyone who walks through our doors.

The makeover includes:
🪑 Comfortable new lounges, chairs and coffee tables
🌿 Privacy screening for the storeroom area
💙 A stunning waterfall window feature, bringing a sense of tranquillity for patients and their families

A few final touches are still to come, but the difference is already being felt by patients, visitors and staff alike.

These photos feature Emergency Centre Nurse Unit Manager Mitzi, Head of Emergency Dr David Hannay, and some of the dedicated virtual volunteers whose fundraising efforts helped bring this project to life.

To our volunteer team, whether you're crafting, fundraising, giving your time or supporting us behind the scenes – thank you. ❤️

24/07/2026

A big thank you to our specialist doctors, local GPs, staff and sponsors who attended and made our recent Women’s Health Symposium for GPs a success.

Held at Amora Hotel Brisbane, the event featured a range of professional development activities which are fundamental to women’s healthcare, with nine of our leading specialists providing updates for our network of local GPs.

Thank you to our event sponsors Avant Mutual, I-MED Radiology Network, Medtronic Australia and New Zealand, QML Pathology and GenesisCare for making the day possible.

Our Heart Matters Symposium, featuring the latest advances in cardiac care, is coming up on August 29. Visit our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4cFdRUI