Mackay HHS has activated its Code Green natural disaster planning and has stood up its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The EOC team and Queensland Ambulance Service met on Sunday night to assess the current situation and health resources. EOC will meet again on Monday morning for more forward planning. Staff messages The most important thing… [Read More]

The new Bowen Hospital Community Reference Group has held its first meeting. Bruce Hedditch, Melita Jurgens, Gary Martin, Kerry Meir, Sue Murray, Brian Ryle and Michelle Hook have been appointed to the group following an application and interview process. Director of Nursing Julie Minogue said the first meeting was an opportunity for members to meet… [Read More]

A heartfelt thank-you can do so much to lift our spirits. To the team at Proserpine Hospital, One year ago, we were involved in a buggy accident on Hamilton Island. There were eight family members involved, and everyone was treated at different hospitals. Myself, my husband and our two young children were treated at Proserpine…. [Read More]

Dear consumers and community members I am delighted to announce that Jo Whitehead has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive for the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (Mackay HHS). The health service welcomed Jo to the position on Monday, 27 February 2017. Jo has come to Mackay from Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service… [Read More]