Every conversation matters and this approach is a powerful tool to safeguard the well-being of children and young people. During National Child Protection Week (1 to 7 September), the Mackay HHS Child Advocacy Service is encouraging staff to voice concerns about vulnerable families, as “every child in every community deserves a fair go.” “Healthcare providers… [Read More]

A surprising twist of fate has resulted in a Proserpine Hospital obstetrician discovering her own grandmother was the first baby born at the facility 100 years ago. It only clicked when Dr Kyren (Ky) Baxendell was reading an article about the history of maternity care in the Proserpine region and noticed the maternity ward’s official… [Read More]

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]

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]

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]