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.

PA Hospital Respiratory specialist, Dr Claire Ellender is the first clinician in Metro South Health to use Ambient AI Sc...
17/06/2026

PA Hospital Respiratory specialist, Dr Claire Ellender is the first clinician in Metro South Health to use Ambient AI Scribe, which helps clinicians generate clinical notes during consultations without recording. 👩🏼‍💻✨

With less time spent typing, Dr Claire can focus on patient connection, while patients enjoy more meaningful interactions. ❤️‍🩹

Clinicians are also reporting reduced admin and improved documentation. ✅

Metro South Health continues to lead the way in digital innovation, enhancing care for patients and clinicians alike.

🔬✨ That's a wrap on this year's Logan and Beaudesert Health Service Research Symposium! The Symposium showcased the incr...
16/06/2026

🔬✨ That's a wrap on this year's Logan and Beaudesert Health Service Research Symposium!

The Symposium showcased the incredible work being done across our facilities to improve care for our patients and community.

This year's theme, Beyond Boundaries: Innovating for Better Health, highlighted the power of research to break barriers, explore new ideas and drive meaningful change in healthcare. ⚕️

From safety and quality improvement to chronic disease management, digital health, artificial intelligence and new models of care, the symposium featured a diverse range of oral and poster presentations demonstrating the passion, innovation and dedication of our staff.

Congratulations to everyone who presented, shared their knowledge and contributed to advancing healthcare through research. 👏

Earlier and more accurate melanoma diagnosis means patients can be treated sooner, dramatically improving outcomes and s...
15/06/2026

Earlier and more accurate melanoma diagnosis means patients can be treated sooner, dramatically improving outcomes and saving lives.

At PA Hospital, leading Dermatologist Professor Peter Soyer and his team are combining 3D total body imaging with deep image analysis and advanced molecular profiling, to redefine how we identify and understand Australia’s third most common cancer. 🔬

“I am specifically committed to developing innovations in dermatology that help address the current inequities in health care access, delivery, and outcomes across regional, rural and remote Australia,” Professor Soyer said.

“Collaboration and inclusion are central to achieving meaningful and lasting improvements in healthcare.”

With a flurry of accolades including a recent King's Birthday Honour, Professor Soyer is renowned for his clinical and research accomplishments. 🏅

The University of Queensland and TRI-based researcher’s success is an example of how collaborations create a thriving partnership. 🤝

Bringing together bench to bedside research, alongside cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise, Professor Soyer’s research and his extensive collaborations showcase translational research in action, and better outcomes for patients diagnosed with melanoma.

When Emily smiles, you can't help but smile back! 😁Growing up in Brisbane, she's been with Metro South Health for 16 ye...
15/06/2026

When Emily smiles, you can't help but smile back! 😁

Growing up in Brisbane, she's been with Metro South Health for 16 years. She nursed at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) for many years before becoming the nurse unit manager (NUM) of the Transit Lounge at Redland Hospital .

'This role felt like a natural fit. It allowed me to draw on my previous experience working with infusions and flow from my time at PAH Medical Assessment and Planning Unit (MAPU),' she said.

Emily supports both nursing and administration teams, ensuring they have everything they need to care for patients safely and confidently. When things get busy, she even jumps in to help with bedside patient care.

Her positive energy is infectious and she inspires everyone to come to work wanting to do their best. ❤️

Recently, Emily's been involved in planning for the Transit Lounge expansion. 🌟

'I’ve had the opportunity to meet with the design and project teams to discuss what currently works well in the department and what is needed moving forward,' she said.

'We’ve explored what our teams require to support the increased patient flow that will come with the expansion.

'These improvements will make a world of difference for the team.'

Patients and staff will benefit from:
> dedicated areas for essential equipment
> more workspace and storage
> a separate space for infusions and procedures
> more bed bays to improve privacy
> a procedure room that enhances flexibility in care delivery.

'Everyone is excited about the expansion. We're looking forward to the day we can open the doors to the new area,' she said.

Thanks Emily—we're excited too! 🙌

When Hanna and Ash finally held baby Isla in their arms, they knew she was worth every challenging step of their journey...
15/06/2026

When Hanna and Ash finally held baby Isla in their arms, they knew she was worth every challenging step of their journey. 🩵

After 3 years of trying, a pregnancy loss, and a diagnosis of endometriosis (a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it), Isla arrived on their third round of IVF, their fourth embryo transfer.

In August last year, baby Isla made her entrance via caesarean section (C-section) at Redland Hospital, supported by student midwife Jen and midwife Kayla, whose kindness and warmth made all the difference.

'The doctor lowered the screen so we could watch Isla being born, an unforgettable, surreal moment,' Hanna said.

At just 2 days old, Isla was diagnosed with hip dysplasia (where the hip joint doesn't develop properly). She began wearing a Pavlik harness at three weeks old. By 9 weeks it was off, and at 6 months an X-ray confirmed everything was perfectly aligned. 👶

There was one more surprise in store.

During the pregnancy, Ash's dad Charles had joked he might become the world's oldest first-time grandfather. Turns out, he actually was. At 91 years old, Poppy Charles is now officially a Guinness World Record holder. 🏆

'Absolute magic,' Charles said of the moment he met Isla.

'All I can say is I picked her up and didn't want to give her back. Except for the nappy changes.

'She's my granddaughter. Record-breaking or not, she's my family.'

Congratulations to Hanna, Ash, Isla and Poppy Charles. What an extraordinary start to a beautiful chapter. ❤️

Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Anne Chiverall has been recognised with the 2026 MSH Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowl...
14/06/2026

Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Anne Chiverall has been recognised with the 2026 MSH Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging her long‑standing contribution to surgical services, patient care and workforce development at QEII Hospital. 🏆

Anne has worked in nursing for more than 40 years, joining QEII in 1988 and later serving 17 years as Nurse Unit Manager of Ward 2A. She moved into the Surgical Services CNC role in 2023 after holding several key leadership positions during the height of the COVID‑19 pandemic, including establishing the hospital’s vaccination hub.

In her current position, she supports surgical outlier patients, assists Nurse Unit Managers, leads audits and education, and contributes to safety and quality initiatives across the division. Her successful award nomination highlighted her consistent leadership, clinical expertise and influence on team culture. ⭐

The Lifetime Achievement Award also recognises her sustained impact on surgical services and the many nurses she has mentored throughout her career. Colleagues describe her as calm under pressure and committed to supporting both staff and patients. 🤍

Congratulations Anne! 👏

Beaudesert Hospital midwife Natalie Newman has double the reason the celebrate after being named both Beaudesert Hospita...
13/06/2026

Beaudesert Hospital midwife Natalie Newman has double the reason the celebrate after being named both Beaudesert Hospital Midwife of the Year and Metro South Health Midwife of the Year!🏆

The awards recognise her outstanding commitment to women and families in the Scenic Rim.
After taking a chance on herself and enrolling in university at 28 years old, while raising young children, Natalie has become a much-loved member of Beauy’s maternity team, known for her compassionate, woman-centred care. 🌻

Her message to anyone held back by self-doubt?

"The only regrets you should have are the chances you didn't take."

Please join us in congratulation Natalie! 👏

Shout-out to PA Hospital's In-reach Rehabilitation team who has supported 1,000 patients. 🌟The innovative model of care ...
11/06/2026

Shout-out to PA Hospital's In-reach Rehabilitation team who has supported 1,000 patients. 🌟

The innovative model of care brings specialist rehabilitation services to acute wards to help patients begin their recovery earlier and reduce the amount of time they spend in hospital.

Physiotherapist Treena Seeto said the team works alongside ward-based therapists to increase the intensity of rehabilitation and improve patient outcomes.

“We collect a lot of data and are seeing positive improvements in patient outcomes, but the most rewarding part is the feedback from patients themselves."

One of those patients is Crystal (pictured), who became the 1,000th In-reach Rehab patient this week.

"The experience has been great,” she said. “Things that I couldn’t do before, I can do now, which is really encouraging and motivating for me to keep going,” she said.

Congratulations to the dedicated team on this incredible milestone! Thank you for all that you do. 👏

Every year, Metro South Health Emergency Department teams undertake research to better understand patient experiences an...
11/06/2026

Every year, Metro South Health Emergency Department teams undertake research to better understand patient experiences and improve the care we provide. 👏

Thanks to the support of a $10,000 Emergency Medicine Foundation Emerge Grant, one of the latest projects is underway at Redland Hospital with research focused on patients experiencing both homelessness and suicidality.

Social Worker Katrielle Litster is undertaking the study which will bring together insights from patients and staff, with support from mentors Professor Marianne Wyder and Emergency Department Staff Specialist Dr Henry Tsao.

Digital Health and Informatics (DHI) has made a strong debut at the Corporate Games, taking home two bronze medals and p...
10/06/2026

Digital Health and Informatics (DHI) has made a strong debut at the Corporate Games, taking home two bronze medals and plenty of team pride 🥉

12 DHI staff competed across volleyball, pickleball and tennis at this year’s event, which brought together more than 3,300 participants from 133 organisations. 🎾

With back-to-back wins on court and standout performances in pickleball and men’s doubles tennis, the team showed what can be achieved through teamwork, energy and determination.

“Really proud of how the guys performed this weekend… we pushed a side that went on to finish second, which says a lot about where we’re at.”

A great result and an even better example of the benefits of connection, wellbeing and a bit of friendly competition. Bring on next year! 💪

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