Sparking a conversation about death, dying and bereavement is the focus for Mackay Hospital and Health Service (Mackay HHS) and the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) this Dying to Know Day (August 8). Mackay Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Helen Chalmers said Mackay HHS was looking forward to partnering with NQPHN to deliver… [Read More]
Man’s best friend helps lead the way to patient rehabilitation
Man’s best friend is helping lead the way to patient rehabilitation as part of a new program being trialled in the Mackay Base Hospital mental health in-patient unit. Sunni a two-year old Cocker Spaniel and River a 10-month old Australian Shepherd will visit patients under the Animal Assisted Activity program. Executive Director HR & Engagement… [Read More]
On the Job with Dr Paul Henderson
My job is …. a Senior Medical Officer in Psychiatry which entails inpatient duties in the morning and outpatient duties in the afternoon. In both areas I see patients, who are over 18 yrs old, and experience any form of mental illness. I have been qualified …. as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK for… [Read More]
Mackay HHS marks NAIDOC Week
Mackay Base Hospital marked NAIDOC Day with a Welcome to Country, Flag Raising Ceremony and a reflection on progress being made towards Closing The Gap in the difference between life expectancy for indigenous and non indigenous Australians. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is… [Read More]
Bowen and Cannonvale residents urged to protect against mosquitoes
Bowen and Cannonvale residents are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites in and around their homes following two suspected cases of imported Zika virus. Director of Public Health Dr Steven Donohue said there was no connection with the recent South Mackay case as the virus was acquired in different countries. “The Bowen and… [Read More]