Mackay man Wally McFie is urging people to be aware of bowel cancer and take advantage of the free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the 72-year-old is sharing his story to encourage others to complete the free bowel screening test. Two years ago, Mr McFie was sent to… [Read More]

Dr Elissa Hathlerly Dr Elissa Hatherly came to Mackay Base Hospital as an intern doctor straight out of university. Almost 20 years later she’s a GP with a special interest in women’s health and one of the newest member of he Mackay Hospital and Health Board. “I loved the area so much we never left,”… [Read More]

Health Chat March community 2019

Health Chat April 2019 community

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is once again supporting Queensland Health’s influenza campaign by encouraging all staff to roll up their sleeves and vaccinate against the 2019 flu season. Clinical Nurse Consultant for Infection Prevention and Management for Mackay Hospital and Health Service Jenny Seymour said from April 29 the Health Service’s flu vaccination campaign… [Read More]