Just two weeks into the job Mackay Base Hospital registered nurse Grace Reid is already receiving glowing reviews. Working on the surgical ward, Grace’s professionalism and love of what she does stood out to one particular patient and their family. Rebekah’s husband recently had a week-long stay in hospital and “the little pocket rocket” Grace… [Read More]

Like any medical test, breast screens can seem scary. Women might worry that the procedure will hurt, that they’ll get bad news as a result of having the test, or that the process will be embarrassing. If you’re feeling a bit apprehensive about booking your first breast screen, you’re not alone. But breast screens don’t… [Read More]

You’re busy: you’ve got work and family commitments, friends to see, errands to run, travel to organise, a garden to weed and hobbies you want to try. There’s a never ending list of things you need to do, let alone taking time to make sure you exercise, eat well, look after your mental health and… [Read More]

Six months ago Jo Tronc’s heart stopped on the operating table at Mackay Base Hospital. Just moments after giving birth to a healthy baby girl some of the amniotic fluid that surrounded her baby entered her blood stream, triggering a catastrophic reaction. Jo’s body plunged into cardiac and respiratory failure as her heart struggled to… [Read More]

EDITED: We have just received the sad news Clinton passed away this morning at home, just as he wished. Our hearts are with Janine and Clinton’s family and friends. ………. Clinton Lowe is resting easier this week after an electric hospital bed was delivered to his Nebo home. The 33 year old has terminal brain… [Read More]