May 18 started out as just another day for Glenn Caldwell. He’d finished driving a busload of miners to work and had pulled up when suddenly his vision went blurry. Knowing something was wrong Glenn rushed to a GP to get checked out. “I got an appointment at the GPs and they tested my blood… [Read More]

Mackay HHS launched its Statement of Commitment to Reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today as part of NAIDOC Week. Today we showcased the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and celebrated the role of women. Mackay is one of the first hospital and health services in Queensland to have developed its own… [Read More]

A simple coffee catch-up is helping mental health consumers improve their social skills, form friendships and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. The Mind, Body and Soul support group meet each week for coffee, conversations, guest speakers and various physical activities such as Zumba with Elena Borg, yoga with Shift Inside and tai chi with… [Read More]

Dr Reyno (left) and Dr Scholtz (right) are finally hanging their stethoscopes up and moving on after many years in Moranbah. Our Roving Reporter Tony Batchelor caught up both doctors to reminisce on their time.  “My name is Doctor Scholtz. Henriette and I with two boys aged 9 and 11 years old arrived in Moranbah… [Read More]

Proserpine Hospital Emergency Department doctors are warning people not to jump off Cedar Creek Falls after treating three people for spinal fractures in a week.   Senior Medical Officer Dr Hannah Trimble said two people were injured on Sunday and one on Wednesday.   “You wouldn’t jump 10 metres onto concrete, so don’t jump offthe… [Read More]