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20 August 2026
Mother celebrates final cancer treatment three weeks after giving birth
Jya Banks had just fallen pregnant when she discovered a lump on her neck.
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13 August 2026
New procedure treating rare blood cancer a Queensland first
A new blood cancer procedure has been launched at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital allowing patients to access the advanced treatment closer to home.
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02 June 2026
Weekly drop-in clinic opens to boost childhood immunisation rates on the Sunshine Coast
A weekly drop-in immunisation clinic has commenced at Maroochydore Child Health, giving busy families, children and pregnant women a more flexible way to stay up to date with vaccinations without needing to book an appointment.
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27 January 2026
Healthy habits key as Sunshine Coast students return to the classroom
As students prepare to return to the classroom, Sunshine Coast Health is reminding parents that nutritious lunchboxes and good hygiene habits play a key role in a healthy start to the school year.
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27 August 2024
Get to know the Jabba Jabba team
Home visits to new families, health checks on newborn babies, chats about vaccinations and wellness checks with parents is all part of a day in the life for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child health team, also known as the Jabba Jabba
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18 June 2024
NOURISH service keeps our littlest Sunshine Coast babies out of hospital
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital is offering a new service to parents and babies that will see families returning home sooner.
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22 February 2024
Fresh dental vans roll into Sunshine Coast schools with new look
Sunshine Coast Health is welcoming the arrival of two new vans to its fleet of mobile dental clinics.
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08 February 2024
Public Health Alert – Pertussis
Sunshine Coast Health's Public Health Unit has seen an increase in the number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the community in recent weeks.
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05 February 2024
Public Health's hand washing tips to avoid classroom illnesses
With the school year now in full swing, the Sunshine Coast Public Health Unit is urging parents to talk about hand washing with their little ones, to help curb the spread of illnesses.
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31 January 2023
Free workshops for parents perplexed with their child’s toilet difficulties
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is holding free, 3-hour workshops for parents and carers of children (aged two years and over) who are experiencing difficulties with their bowel, including chronic constipation, withholding/refusal,
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25 January 2023
Ensure your child has a healthy smile on their dial in 2023
With children now back in the classroom, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is encouraging parents to make use the free dental care available for eligible students in prep through to grade 10.