An analysis of the latest data on cardiac outcome performance in Queensland’s public hospitals has demonstrated that Mackay Base Hospital’s Cardiac Catheter Laboratory has one of the best success rates in the state when it comes to saving lives. Director of Cardiology, Dr Michael Zhang said data from the Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Registry (QCOR) demonstrates… [Read More]

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has welcomed Paula Foley as interim Chief Executive. Paula joined the Executive Leadership Team this week and will remain with the health service until the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive. She is an accomplished health professional and senior clinician with 29 years of experience in hospitals and health service…. [Read More]

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has started community consultation to help shape the future of maternity care. The Shaping Maternity Care Together project is focused on partnering with community, staff and healthcare providers to capture their perspectives and experience. Chief Executive Lisa Davies Jones said the aim was to make maternity care the best it… [Read More]

Mackay Hospital and Health Service Lisa Davies Jones has announced her resignation. Ms Davies Jones said she was proud to have led the health service through the COVID-19 pandemic. “I have immensely enjoyed my time as Chief Executive for almost two years during what has been a challenging time for public healthcare in Queensland,” she… [Read More]

Whitsunday women are urged to take advantage of BreastScreen Queensland’s free mobile screening service during its visit to Bowen, Proserpine and Cannonvale. The mobile service is currently at Proserpine Hospital until July 5 and Bowen’s Centrepoint Plaza carpark until August 5 offering its mammogram screening service. Cannonvale women can expect to see the mobile service… [Read More]