News

28 May 2025

Mackay Base Hospital adopts world-leading surgical improvement program

A program with a proven track record of improving the quality of care for surgical patients has been introduced at Mackay Base Hospital and the clinical team overseeing the initiative is excited about its potential.

26 May 2025

Midwife's journey driven by deep sense of purpose

Midwife Jessie Twivey helps bring new life into the world every day. Her career may be focused on newborns and supporting parents through the life-changing process of childbirth, but she has waited a long time to experience it personally.

12 May 2025

Nurses recognised for care, dedication and compassion in career

They are the heart and soul of the healthcare system and today Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) recognised the commitment, care and compassion delivered by nurses across the region.

09 May 2025

Family grateful to team for care which saved premmie bub

Little Hudson McCann’s first birthday triggered mixed emotions for his parents Kellie and James McCann last month. But it will certainly be a very special Mother’s Day on Sunday.

06 May 2025

Awards recognise midwives' skills and compassionate care

Three Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) midwives have been acknowledged for their dedication in delivering skilled and compassionate care to women and their families.

30 April 2025

Family thanks teams for care and compassion

Mackay man Les Hastie remained stoic and grateful for his family’s support and medical care as he battled significant health challenges in recent years.

23 April 2025

HHS fully digital with final rural rollout

Clermont Hospital was the last of seven spoke sites in addition to the Mackay Base Hospital hub to be welcomed to the digital world on 18 March following Dysart Hospital in February.

14 April 2025

Three sisters share one healthcare mission

They are sisters by chance, but friends and now colleagues by choice. The Brondello sisters, Tessa, Emma and Danika, work together in Allied Health at Mackay Base Hospital.

10 April 2025

Stores across Mackay selling illicit tobacco and vapes hit with closures and face hefty fines

Illicit tobacco and vape products have been seized and stores closed in raids across Mackay as strict new laws were enforced in the region for the first time.