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Sunshine Coast Hospitals 2026: Public & Private

Find Sunshine Coast hospitals, emergency departments, and health services. Guide to public and private hospitals including Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

By Sunshine Coast Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Sunshine Coast Hospitals 2026, Overview

The Sunshine Coast and Noosa are served by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS), with Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) as the flagship tertiary public hospital, one of Queensland's newest and largest hospitals, opened 2017. The SCUH has significantly enhanced the Sunshine Coast's medical capacity and reduced the need for patients to travel to Brisbane for specialist care. In a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Sunshine Coast Public Hospitals

Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Birtinya), The Sunshine Coast's major tertiary public hospital. Comprehensive emergency department, major trauma, oncology, cardiac, maternity, paediatrics and specialist services. 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya. (07) 5202 0000.
Noosa Hospital (Noosaville), Private hospital at Noosa but also provides public contracted services. Note: Noosa's public emergency patients typically go to SCUH or Nambour General.
Nambour General Hospital, Established northern Sunshine Coast hospital now providing sub-acute, rehabilitation and outpatient services following the SCUH opening. Mill Street, Nambour. (07) 5470 6600.
Gympie Hospital, North of the Sunshine Coast, serving the Gympie region. 41 Channon Street, Gympie. (07) 5489 8444.

Sunshine Coast Private Hospitals

Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (Birtinya), Adjacent to SCUH. Comprehensive private surgical and specialist services. 1 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya. (07) 5202 0200.
Noosa Private Hospital (Noosaville), Noosa's major private hospital. Thomas Street, Noosaville. (07) 5455 9000.

Medical Emergencies on the Sunshine Coast

Triple Zero (000), Life-threatening emergencies.
Health Direct (1800 022 222), Health advice. 24/7.
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), Queensland health information. 24/7.

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