The Hospital is the leading cardiothoracic hospital in Australia with a reputation for delivering excellence in healthcare. We employ around 3200 staff who together provide specialised care for over 420,000 people a year. 

As the premier cardiac hospital for Queensland and northern New South Wales, we are the hub for specialised services including heart and lung transplants, adult cystic fibrosis, adult congenital heart disease and complex cardiac care. The Queensland Indigenous Cardiac and Respiratory Outreach programs are also based here.

Following a major upgrade of the hospital in 2007, we added general medical and general surgical services, including a general adult emergency medicine service to enhance our strong cardio-thoracic focus.

The hospital currently provides care across a broad range of specialties including: emergency medicine for adults and children. general medical and general surgical services. cardiac and thoracic medicine and surgery

orthopaedic joint surgery (elective) and fractured neck of femur service

general medical and general surgical services

acute geriatric and rehabilitative medicine, including cognitive assessment and management

children’s inpatient (short stay) and outpatient services

comprehensive and integrated mental health services

palliative care.

Our vision is Finding cures. Saving lives. The mission for The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation (TPCHF) is to fund research that will find cures and save lives, in alignment with research, clinical priorities and excellence at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).

Winner, The Silicosis Research Program, The Prince Charles Hospital

Winner, Allied Health Research Collaborative

Winner, Professor Paul Fulbrook

Highly Commended: TPCH Skin Integrity Program