Almost all Australians will need medication at some point in their lives. For pharmacist Paige Stansfield, it’s therefore absolutely essential it is appropriate, safe and effective. Problem solving what works best for each individual patient and their condition is a challenging and collaborative effort as “every body is a different body,” she said. A former… [Read More]

Three Mackay Hospital and Health Service midwives have been acknowledged for their dedication in delivering skilled and compassionate care to women and their families. Staff from across the MHHS including the Mackay Base Hospital Women’s Health Unit took some time out on Friday 3 May to celebrate the midwifery profession and acknowledge the outstanding contributions… [Read More]

They are the heart and soul of the healthcare system and Mackay Hospital and Health Service recognised the care, commitment and compassion delivered by nurses across the region last week. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 each year on of the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. On 10 May, the annual Mackay HHS… [Read More]

A small Mackay team are harnessing the power of technology and data analytics to revolutionise patient care and drive positive change in health settings.Their commitment to digital innovation and providing data solutions to drive informed decision making was the reason Mackay Hospital and Healthcare Informatics Unit was nominated for a 2024 Queensland Health Awards for… [Read More]

Les Cook has spent his entire working life in healthcare and hospitals – he even played in a band called Medical as Anything. It’s been a huge departure from a life working on the family farm he had originally planned more than 40 years ago. Les has worked for Building Engineering and Maintenance Services (BEMS)… [Read More]