Emerald Hospital

Overview

Emerald Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Emerald and surrounding communities in Queensland’s Central Highlands region. With approximately 40 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Emerald Hospital serves a population of approximately 15,000 people across the Central Highlands, an area known for coal mining, agriculture, and gemstone deposits. The facility underwent significant redevelopment in recent years, enhancing its capabilities and infrastructure. Emerald Hospital employs telehealth capabilities to connect patients with specialists in larger centers and works closely with retrieval services for emergency transfers. The hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 270 kilometers west of Rockhampton, providing essential healthcare services to communities across the vast Central Highlands region. The facility has developed specific expertise in mining-related health conditions and agricultural injuries reflecting the area’s primary industries.