Watch as Mackay Base Hospital cardiologist Dr Manish Kumar inserts a pacemaker this week. Congratulations to our Cardiac Catheter Laboratory staff who provide life-saving care and special thanks to our patient Daniel who is happy to share his story and is now recovering at home. More Information Danielle Jesser, Media and Communications Manager mhhs-comms@health.qld.gov.au Phone… [Read More]
New machine helps patients with massive bleeds
Every second counts towards survival when a patient is bleeding uncontrollably. A new machine at Mackay Base Hospital will soon help clinicians make decisions on how to treat these patients by providing important information about blood. Intensive Care Unit Staff Specialist Dr Anni Paasilahti said that the Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM) machine would help diagnose the… [Read More]
Mackay young people encouraged to make Deadly Choices
A program that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people make Deadly Choices will be celebrated at a Community Day on Tuesday 20 September. Mackay Hospital Health Service and Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services are partnering to stage the smoke and alcohol free event at Queens Park. Mackay HHS Regional… [Read More]
Next generation of health workers visit Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is growing its own talent by working with the next generation of health workers. This week 32 secondary school students will take part in a two-day work experience program at Mackay Base Hospital. Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, Education and Support Services Julie Rampton said during their time at the… [Read More]
Mobile BreastScreen Bus visits Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay women are being encouraged to take advantage of BreastScreen Queensland’s Mobile Screening Bus this week while it visits Mackay Base Hospital. The service is free and will be located in the Mackay Base Hospital Courtyard from September 1 – 5. No doctor’s referral is required. BreastScreen Mackay service manager Narelle Rosmalen said women aged… [Read More]
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