Mackay HHS has recorded two new COVID-19 cases. The two cases are inter-state visitors who are now in isolation in Mackay. They tested positive on their day five-test while holidaying in the Whitsundays and were transferred to Mackay to isolate. They have done the right thing and complied with the testing requirements and this is… [Read More]

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has ended another year of delivering a record amount of public healthcare to the community. Hospital and Health Board Chair Darryl Camilleri said staff had worked hard to meet the rising demand for emergency and planned care. “Our staff went above and beyond to meet this need, caring for more… [Read More]

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service Executive Director of Medical Services / Chief Medical Officer has been suspended from duty. Given a formal suspension process has commenced, it would not be appropriate to make further comment at this time. Mackay HHS Executive Director of Research and Innovation Dr David Farlow will act in the Executive… [Read More]

We are seeking a new member from the Whitsundays to join our established Maternity Community Reference Group. If you have recently accessed care through the Whitsunday maternity services and want to contribute to enhancing maternity healthcare services in our communities, apply today! Click here to read more.

The smile of much-loved and missed Pioneer Valley man Mick Essam has been memorialised on a plaque and now greets patients entering the Mackay Base Hospital Oncology Unit. Mr Essam sadly passed away in 2018 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Members of the Breakaway Horse Riders Club, Dows Creek Hall Committee and… [Read More]