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24 January 2025
Internship ideal way to develop skills as a regional doctor
It was fast food drive-through which changed the course of Alice Climpson’s future career.
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22 January 2025
Medical career a progression of interest for intern
It’s been a long road and a lot of work, but Sarina’s Jodie Elliott is happy to be back where it all started. Jodie is one of the 38 interns who have started their supervised clinical training with Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS). She
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24 January 2025
Internship ideal way to develop skills as a regional doctor
It was fast food drive-through which changed the course of Alice Climpson’s future career.
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22 January 2025
Medical career a progression of interest for intern
It’s been a long road and a lot of work, but Sarina’s Jodie Elliott is happy to be back where it all started. Jodie is one of the 38 interns who have started their supervised clinical training with Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS). She
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10 January 2025
First year doctors ready to serve the Mackay region
In a welcome boost to the region’s medical workforce, 31 intern doctors started their healthcare careers with the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) this month.
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06 January 2025
Challenging recovery testament to Zoe's toughness and tenacity
“I’m not a miracle child – I just survived a traumatic accident.” That’s how 14-year-old Zoe Hoffman describes her journey and surviving life-threatening injuries including a broken neck and nearly losing her leg in a horrific accident
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18 December 2024
Simple and non-invasive test to help with diagnosis of asthma
A unique, new diagnostic tool at Mackay Base Hospital is helping respiratory scientists quickly and easily diagnose asthma.
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17 December 2024
Theatre team focus on safe and efficient care for women
A surgical team at Mackay Base Hospital (MBH) has been reaping the benefits of a professional connection forged in Edinburgh almost 15 years ago.
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09 December 2024
Bullwinkel scholarship builds on rural nursing leadership skills
Louise Cook is a Bullwinkel scholar who is passionate about advancing rural nursing leadership opportunities through continuous learning.
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05 December 2024
New efficiency tool showcased at national pharmacy conference
An innovative tool which prioritises high-risk inpatients and streamlines workflows has put the Mackay HHS in the spotlight at Australia’s largest scientific pharmacy conference.
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27 November 2024
Team celebrates 40-year milestone for renal service
The Mackay Base Hospital renal unit is celebrating 40 years of life-saving dialysis service.