Megan Allen never anticipated a simple callus on her right foot would develop in to a chronic wound impacting her life for more than four months. Chronic wounds caused by pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and arterial insufficiency ulcers (result of slowed or blocked arterial blood flow) affect more than 420,000 Australians,… [Read More]

Mackay HHS Youth and Young People’s Program have made a deadly choice by sponsoring four local students who demonstrate high level sporting achievements and/or academic excellence. The students have been named Deadly Choices Sports Youth Ambassadors for their excellent attendance at school, sports achievements and commitment to the Deadly Choices Program. Mackay North State High… [Read More]

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