News

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.

21 February 2025

Research critical to treatment of deadly bacterial infection

A Mackay ICU doctor is researching immune response to a deadly soil-borne bacterial disease surging in case numbers in the far north in a bid to help tailor treatment.

10 February 2025

World-first diabetes study puts the region in research spotlight

Mackay could become a diabetes research hub with the potential to help accelerate treatment breakthroughs and enable greater access to life-changing technology for sufferers.

07 February 2025

New role an opportunity to develop skills to serve community

Zachary Hunt’s reasons for pursuing a medical career are deeply personal. His inspiration and motivation come from seeing the numerous health challenges faced by his grandparents and his sister who has cerebral palsy.

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.

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.

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

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.

06 January 2025

Challenging recovery testament to Zoe's toughness and tenacity

“I’m not a miracle child – I just survived a traumatic accident.” That’s how 14-year-old Zoe Hoffman describes her journey and surviving life-threatening injuries including a broken neck and nearly losing her leg in a horrific accident