The number of healthcare workers immunised against COVID-19 is set to increase with the arrival of the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. In line with new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines Mackay HHS now gives both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is given to people aged 49 years or under and people aged… [Read More]
Cancer patient gives back through volunteering
A Mackay Base Hospital cancer patient is giving back by volunteering to help those going through the same journey. Stephen Ross spends time on the oncology ward once a week for a few hours through the Mackay Hospital Foundation. “I talk to people while they are having their chemo because some are in here for… [Read More]
Health Service staff prepare for 2021 flu season
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has started its annual influenza vaccination campaign ahead of the flu season to help protect staff, patients and the community. Vaccination teams across the health service have seen a steady flow of staff rolling up their sleeves with more than 1,100 already receiving their free vaccine since the campaign’s launch… [Read More]
Midwifery a labour of love for Marion
Supporting women throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting has been Marion Fazakerley’s passion for 30 years. The Mackay Birth Centre midwife made the move from nursing to midwifery in 1990 after supporting a friend during the natural birth of her daughter. “It was such a calm, beautiful experience. From that moment on I wanted… [Read More]
Meet your Maternity Community Reference Group
Have you met the members of our Maternity Consumer Reference Group (Maternity CRG)? Mackay Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive and Maternity CRG Chair Lisa Davies Jones would like to introduce you to the people who are using their experience to help guide maternity services in our community. “Since establishing our first consumer group five… [Read More]
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