Redland Hospital

04/04/2026

This Easter, we’re celebrating a little bit of hope 💛

Baby Evelyn has reached an incredible milestone recently,100 days old, after being born at just 24 weeks and three days.
Mum Maegan (Mae) Walker said she was incredibly grateful for the care and support they received, as well as the support from family.
Despite the challenges that come with being born so early, Maegan said they feel incredibly fortunate and offered some advice for parents trying to navigate the difficult, unexpected journey.
“It’s very easy to be overwhelmed and think, how am I going to get through the next three months,” she said.
“But it’s just taking it day by day… and enjoying having a newborn for a little while longer.
“It sounds really daunting, 24 weeks… but for the most part, they have a really good chance.”

03/04/2026

Introducing baby Gus 💫 He made a perfectly timed entrance yesterday afternoon, just in time for the Easter weekend. One photo won’t cut it for this little cutie 🐰 Gus is already stealing hearts with the help of his bunny ears 🐇. Mum and dad are proud as punch; and had a positive experience welcoming their little one into the world.

02/04/2026

Redland Hospital Transit Care Hub expansion

Construction is set to begin on the expansion of Redland Hospital’s Transit Care Hub, a project designed to help patients move through hospital sooner and improve access to emergency care.

The existing Transit Lounge will be renamed the Transit Care Hub; and expanded into part of the front garden area between the main hospital entrance and the Women’s and Children’s entrance.

The Transit Care Hub expansion will increase treatment spaces, improve staff work areas and support safer, smoother discharges, helping free up beds more quickly for emergency and inpatient care.

Parking changes

From early April works will begin on site, including the temporary closure of the P2 car park.
Pick up and drop off zones in P2 will remain open. Visitors and staff are encouraged to use P1 (multi-level car park), signage will be in place to assist you.

The Transit Care Hub expansion will increase treatment spaces, improve staff work areas and support safer, smoother discharges, helping free up beds more quickly for emergency and inpatient care.

Metro South Health thanks patients, visitors and staff for their patience while this important upgrade is delivered for the Redlands community.

29/03/2026

27/03/2026

Kiera couldn’t do without her tools of the trade! 🪚

She’s an Emergency Physiotherapy Practitioner (EPP) at Redlands Satellite Health Centre and uses all types of equipment every day.

Whether it’s treating simple dislocations and bone breaks or sore knees and sprained ankles, these tools help get patients on the road to recovery. 🤗

Some of them may look scary and weird, but they all have a super important purpose.

Here’s a few Kiera uses, and she’s given them her own personal rating. 👆

What would you like to see rated next?

Via Queensland Health

26/03/2026

Moving from Scotland to the Redlands Coast has been quite the adventure for Emergency Department Resident Dr Megan McLaren!
Working in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, Megan says no two shifts are ever the same. Supporting patients during some of their most vulnerable moments, and working with skilled nurses, doctors and allied health staff, is what she values most about life in the Redland Hospital ED.

19/03/2026

Metro South Health’s Public Health Unit advises that a dead bat was found at Wynnum Foreshore near Whale Park on the morning of Sunday, 15 March 2026.

The bat was safely disposed of, and it’s not possible to test it for disease. The risk to the community is considered low.

However, anyone who had direct contact with the bat should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) as soon as possible for assessment.

Metro South Health’s Public Health Unit is reminding residents not to touch or pick up bats and flying foxes, even if they appear sick or injured.

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a serious and fatal virus in humans that attacks the nervous system, similar to rabies.

Metro South Health Public Health physician Dr Bhakti Vasant said exposure to the virus often occurred when people touched or handled bats.

“Bats have been found in homes, backyards and public places like shopping centres. If you find a bat, it is important you do not touch it,” Dr Vasant said.

“Ensure your children understand they must not touch bats. If children are bitten or scratched by a bat, they should be encouraged to tell their parents, teacher or another responsible adult immediately. Please make sure children know they will not get into trouble.”

16/03/2026

Redland Hospital has launched a research project to co-design a Yarning Tool with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

The project aims to create a more culturally safe way for mob to share their stories, values and what matters when accessing healthcare.

First Nations community members are invited to participate in the research and help shape the design.

👉 Click here to register your interest: https://bit.ly/4bs89qL

09/03/2026

One of Redland Hospital’s longest-serving nurses is marking the end of an era after more than four decades in the profession and almost 39 years caring for the Redlands community. ❤️

Emergency Department nurse Shirley Timmins began at Redland Hospital when the service first opened the doors to the original hospital, which now houses Allied Health Services.

“The staff in the Emergency Department where I work have been like family,” she said. “When the hospital opened, we were a small team with a big responsibility, and we relied on each other. That closeness has stayed with me my whole career.”

She said patient needs had grown more complex over time, but the heart of nursing had remained the same.

“I absolutely love nursing, I’m not leaving because I don’t love the profession,” she said. “I’ve always felt like I still had something to give, not just to patients but to junior nurses and my colleagues as well.”

Thank you for everything you've done Shirley! 🙌

07/03/2026

Meet Drs Prem, Jordan and Estelle. 👑

Prem is the Director of Redland Hospital's obstetrics and gynaecology department, and Jordan and Estelle are Principal House Officers (doctors in their third or fourth post-graduate year who have not yet started formal accredited training in a specialty area).

The trio care for women throughout every stage of their lives, helping them stay healthy and make informed decisions about their bodies. This includes supporting their reproductive health, guiding them through pregnancy and birth, and providing care later in life as their needs change. 👩

Whether it’s working alongside midwives to support women welcoming their babies into the world, performing surgical procedures or seeing patients in the clinic, they do it all with compassion and kindness.

Best of all, this amazing team of doctors are always there for each other. 🤗

'I appreciate how supportive and collaborative my colleagues are. We communicate openly, we back each other during busy or challenging moments, and we celebrate the wins together,' Prem said.

'Working with a team who genuinely cares about both patients and each other makes the work incredibly meaningful and deeply rewarding.'

What inspirational powerhouses! ❤️

Via Queensland Health

05/03/2026

Needles, swabs and specimen jars aren’t most people’s idea of a good day, but they’re exactly where Bayside’s phlebotomy team vibes! 💉

Working across the wards and the Central Specimen Reception (the lab), the team is dual-trained to collect, process, and coordinate a wide range of tests, from blood and urine samples to specialised screening.

Phlebotomist Robyn said the role goes well beyond taking blood.

“Our team is unique; there aren’t many teams set up like us with the ability to scale up and down across our wards and the lab because our team is so well-trained,” she said.

“Sometimes it’s as simple as showing patients the equipment or letting them hold the tube so they know what to expect, that reassurance makes a big difference.”

Shout-out to all our incredible phlebotomists! ❤️

27/02/2026

Twintastic! 👶👶 Redland Hospital’s Neonatal Unit recently hit a very special milestone, caring for three sets of twins at the same time, including two identical pairs!

Needless to say, it kept our incredible team on their toes.

❤️ Victoria Point parents Bree and Beau welcomed identical twin girls, Addison and Charlotte.
❤️ Lota parents Paola and Matt are welcomed for identical boys Luca and Lorenzo.
❤️ Alexandra Hills’ parents Shannyn and Jackson welcomed Finnley and Everlee.

Congratulations all and thank you to our superstar staff at Redland Hospital! 🫶