Gladstone Hospital

Overview

Gladstone Hospital is a regional healthcare facility serving the city of Gladstone and surrounding communities in Central Queensland. With approximately 70 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Gladstone Hospital serves a population of approximately 60,000 people across this industrial port city and surrounding areas. The hospital underwent a $42 million redevelopment completed in 2020, significantly enhancing its emergency department and inpatient facilities. Gladstone Hospital offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics tailored to local needs. The facility maintains connections with larger hospitals in Rockhampton and Brisbane through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Gladstone Hospital plays a vital role in this industrial city located approximately 550 kilometers north of Brisbane, providing essential healthcare services with particular expertise in industrial medicine related to the area’s significant aluminum, liquefied natural gas, and port operations. The hospital serves a diverse workforce including fly-in-fly-out workers associated with major industrial projects.