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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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24 March 2025
Techniques, technology change in 18-year nursing career
Working in a fast-paced environment like a hospital operating room isn’t for everyone. As an acting associate nurse unit manager in theatre at Mackay Base Hospital, Jaimee Dawes’ role requires quick feet and a quick mind to ensure patients are
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27 February 2025
Mackay HHS team welcomes region's newest nurses
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) has welcomed another strong intake of graduate registered nurses for the year as the third orientation session reaches completion this week.
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05 February 2025
Dual experiences as a doctor and patient shape Mariyam's career path
2024 was a momentous year for Mackay’s Dr Mariyam Nizha.
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24 January 2025
Internship ideal way to develop skills as a regional doctor
It was fast food drive-through which changed the course of Alice Climpson’s future career.
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22 January 2025
Medical career a progression of interest for intern
It’s been a long road and a lot of work, but Sarina’s Jodie Elliott is happy to be back where it all started. Jodie is one of the 38 interns who have started their supervised clinical training with Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS). She
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10 January 2025
First year doctors ready to serve the Mackay region
In a welcome boost to the region’s medical workforce, 31 intern doctors started their healthcare careers with the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) this month.