FAST FACTS Sarina residents may have noticed changes to the skyline along Brewer’s Road as work on the new $31.5 million Sarina Hospital picks up pace. Executive Director Public Health and Rural Services Terry Johnson said that despite some earlier delays due to weather, the project was progressing well. “We are all very excited about… [Read More]
Visitors return to Sarina Hospital
Visitor restrictions have been lifted from Sarina Hospital following successful management of COVID-19 cases at the facility. The restrictions were part of the safety measures that are in line with Queensland Health COVID-19 guidelines to mitigate the risk to patients. Following no further cases being detected, Mackay Hospital and Health Service has determined it was… [Read More]
Visitor restrictions at Sarina Hospital
Sarina Hospital is currently closed to visitors following the confirmation of five positive results for COVID-19 among its inpatients. Emergency care continues to be available at Sarina Hospital with our staff taking appropriate safety measures under Queensland Health COVID-19 guidelines. This includes the isolation of patients with COVID-19 and a heightened level of personal protective… [Read More]
Hospitals collaborate to provide best care for premmie babies
MACKAY’S smallest and most vulnerable babies will be given the best start possible in life thanks to a collaboration on the use of a new state-of-the-art cot for neonatal transfers to the Mackay Base Hospital from the Mater Private Hospital. Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) Nursing and Midwifery Executive Director Karen Wade said the… [Read More]
‘Patti wrap’ works wonders for premmie twin boys
MUM-of-four Amy Drinkwater admitted to feeling a bit nervous when heading home with premmie identical twin boys Hunter and Ryder, after the babies spent a month in the Mackay Base Hospital’s Special Care Nursery (SCN). The boys, who were due on December 4, arrived eight weeks early on October 14. “Our first baby Willow was… [Read More]
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