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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.

03/09/2026

A big shout-out to our dedicated staff across Metro South Health who support patients awaiting aged care placement. 💙

These patients remain in hospital despite being clinically ready to leave.

“I want to thank our dedicated and hard-working doctors, nurses and allied health professionals who are working together to support these patients and their loved ones,” said Metro South Health Chief Executive Noelle Cridland.

Geriatrician Professor Ruth Hubbard acknowledged older people do not want to be in hospital and would rather be in their own homes or in a nursing home.

“These long delays are really impacting people’s wellbeing as well as their cognitive status, and their physical and functional status,” said Professor Hubbard.

Every day, our staff are supporting patients with compassion and dignity.

“Time is precious – particularly for older patients – and we are really committed to making sure they get the care they need in the right place,” said Ms Cridland.

02/09/2026

Talk about a double celebration!
A huge congratulations to dietitians Dr Marguerite Conley (left) and Dr Erynn McAuley (right), who have both graduated with PhDs from QUT - at the same time, on similar topics and with the same supervisor!
Their research is helping us better understand how diet can support people living with chronic kidney disease, from safe weight loss to building confidence with healthy food choices.
And the research partnership hasn’t stopped at graduation - they’re already working together on new projects and grant applications. 🙌🎓

31/08/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not pop in and say g’day to our team at the Beaudesert Show on Friday 4 or Saturday 5 September!

The Beauy team has been busy organising this year’s stall, with plenty of fun, interactive activities and a chance to meet the people behind our amazing Beaudesert Hospital.

Try your hand at CPR, test your skills at ‘Shakey Surgery’, learn what to do if you’re bitten by a snake, and discover more about the services and support available to our Scenic Rim community.

And for a bit of extra fun, one lucky visitor will take home this giant crocheted rainbow snake during one of our snake bite first aid demonstrations! 🐍🌈

We hope to see you there!

29/08/2026

QEII Expansion managing contractor Built strengthens QEII Volunteer Services partnership with a second annual donation to 🎫 Stan's Christmas Raffle 🎫 this August.

For over 25 years, beloved QEII volunteer Stan Belas has dedicated his spare time to hosting year-round raffles at the hospital, with funds reinvested into improving the QEII campus and grounds. 💜

Built Construction Manager, Andrew Michael caught up with Stan on 24 August to make the donation in person.

"This donation has a lot to do with Stan—he's here every day, greeting everyone and raising money for the hospital. If we can donate roughly $2,000 worth of gifts and prizes that will potentially raise 10 times as much for QEII, we want to do that," he explained.

Special thanks to Built for their generous donation and their ongoing support of the QEII community. 💫

29/08/2026

Logan Hospital recently hosted its second annual Multicultural Awards, recognising our team’s incredible commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred care.
Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners!

👏 Dietitian Erynn McAuley was recognised for her work with Pasifika and Māori communities and leadership in developing a culturally safe, person-centred kidney program.

👏 Dr Shantha Raghwan was recognised for championing culturally safe care for Pasifika patients and communities, including through the ED Pasifika Health Equity Project.

👏 The Maternity Group Practice – Gateway/SSI team was recognised for creating a welcoming and culturally safe environment for culturally and linguistically diverse and refugee families.

👏 The Logan Rehabilitation Ward was recognised for going above and beyond to host an inpatient citizenship ceremony, helping a patient celebrate an important milestone while in hospital.

A huge congratulations to all four winners, and a special shout-out to every nominee for the incredible work you do to make our health service more inclusive and welcoming. 💙

28/08/2026

-The power of prevention-

Twenty years ago, HPV vaccination changed what was possible in the fight against cervical cancer.

In 2006, UQ researchers administered the world’s first HPV vaccine to a Brisbane schoolgirl at the PA Hospital, helping pave the way for a future where a cancer could be prevented, rather than detected and treated.

Today, we’re seeing the impact of that breakthrough. As vaccination programs have expanded and evolved, cervical cancer is moving towards elimination.

And behind that progress is research that can create change long after the original discovery, shaping the health and future of families, communities and generations to come.

This is the power of research that improves lives and changes the world.

Head to the link to learn more https://news.uq.edu.au/2026-08-20-years-millions-lives-saved-one-revolutionary-vaccine

27/08/2026

A fantastic milestone for Redland Hospital this week with the opening of our expanded Transit Care Hub.

The redevelopment has doubled the available space and increased capacity from 12 to 19 beds, allowing us to support more patients awaiting discharge. admission, transport and short-stay treatment in the space.

The new Transit Care Hub will make a real difference to the experience of both patients and staff!

26/08/2026

A little piece of the Beaudesert countryside has come to life inside Beaudesert Hospital.

A new door decal featuring a beautiful local image has transformed a hospital room into a calming country escape.

The image was captured by Operational Officer and photography enthusiast Adrian Budd and now helps create a more welcoming and comforting environment for patients and families in a room often used for end-of-life care.

Nurse Unit Manager Amanda Cox said the decal was made possible thanks to funding from the Beaudesert Hospital Auxiliary, whose ongoing support continues to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing across the hospital.

“The addition of the image to the doors brings life, warmth and comfort to the room, which for our palliative care patients and their families is particularly important,” Amanda said.

“We hope the local imagery chosen will uplift moods and make our patients’ stay that little bit more comfortable.”

It’s a simple addition, but one that can make a meaningful difference to patients and families during an important and difficult time. 💚

25/08/2026

📢 Calling all artists! 🎨

The QEII Hospital Expansion will bring even more healthcare services closer to home for Brisbane’s growing Southside – and we want your art to be a part of it! ✨

We’re commissioning artworks to be displayed in public and clinical spaces within our new five-level Clinical Services building and new multi-level car park –both currently in construction. 🚧

Your creations may be showcased in areas such as entrances, waiting areas, meeting rooms, family lounges, staff stations, hallways, corridors, window glazing and internal areas of the new multi-level car park.

Who can apply:
- Artists and collectives with a connection to the QEII region.
- Artists who are ready to develop concepts and collaborate with project teams.

Register your interest by 2pm, Tuesday 15 September via the link below 👇

https://ow.ly/mWMw50ZF1qf

25/08/2026

QEII Hospital has become the first Metro South Health hospital to offer room service on demand, a move that means patients can stop dreaming about the food they want and simply order it straight off the new restaurant style menu. 🍲🍛🍔🥗

QEII Food Service Dietitian Anita Mohanlal said the new CBORD Patient App is designed to improve the patient dining experience and reduce food waste.

“With room service, meals are prepared and assembled to order rather than produced in bulk and held in advance, ensuring meals are only produced that will be eaten,” said Anita.

“We predict we will reduce plate waste by up to 50 per cent, all while making our meals more tailored to individual patient preferences.”

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