Seana Clarke was always going to return to rural nursing. When the position of nurse unit manager at Dysart Hospital came up eighteen months ago, the time was right to go west to where her career in health began. Seana was born in Rockhampton but grew up in a little town that no longer exists… [Read More]

The Mackay Base Hospital helipad has re-opened after a temporary closure to meet new national helicopter landing guidelines. The RACQ CQ Rescue helicopter service conducted a successful test landing this morning to trial new security procedures for take-off and landings. CASA guidelines issued in November require a 50m exclusion zone that is clear of parked… [Read More]

There is a considerable increase in syphilis infections in the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region In 2023 to date, there have been more than 50 cases diagnosed, well up from the five-year average of 20 cases up to 2022. Mackay HHS Chief Medical Officer Dr Charles Pain said it was necessary to formally declare an… [Read More]

Mackay Base Hospital doctor Pieter Nel was on a flight to New Zealand for a medical conference recently when he heard a call over the PA system: ‘’if there’s a medical doctor on the plane, please press the call button’’. Family members were also trying to get his attention. “I was sitting across the aisle… [Read More]

Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is happy to announce that a permanent doctor has commenced work at the Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS) on Monday, 6 November. The appointment is also warmly welcomed by community advocate group Clermont4Doctors. Mackay HHS Executive Director of Public Health and Rural Services Terry Johnson said both organisations had… [Read More]