In her 45 years working at Proserpine Hospital, Leigh Ironside has witnessed many incredible and dynamic changes in the nursing profession. Tourism, technology and a transient population had reshaped healthcare delivery in the Whitsunday region since the Proserpine local began her hospital-training at Mackay Base Hospital in 1979. She commenced full-time work at Proserpine Hospital… [Read More]
Access program prescribes no-cost medications for First Nations patients
A new program aimed at achieving better health outcomes in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community was launched today at Mackay Base Hospital. The Better Medication Access program will give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across the Mackay Hospital and Health Service access to any prescribed medications at no cost. Uncle Gary Mooney… [Read More]
Post-op service offers support and reassurance to hospital patients
Werrently Swart (Dan) is one of more than 1000 patients who have used the new dedicated post-operative care service at Mackay Base Hospital in the last five months. The Blacks Beach fitter and turner has been battling a serious infection in his left hip since March following a joint replacement 18 months ago at another… [Read More]
Rising medical star passionate about relentless, rewarding role
If you’re a patient at Mackay Base Hospital you may run into one of the region’s rising medical stars; she may even help with the birth of your child. Dr Remi Sayre works as a doctor in obstetrics and gynaecology at the hospital in a job she says is demanding but rewarding in multiple ways…. [Read More]
Free dental service helps prevent tooth decay and disease in children
More than 70% of students visiting a school dental van in the Mackay region last year needed a filling because of tooth decay. Sugary foods and drinks combined with poor oral hygiene contributed to 4583 fillings being done by school dentists across the district. Mackay Base Hospital Dental Unit director Dr Ronel Bornman said the… [Read More]
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