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12 November 2024
Little Charlotte thrives with special care despite early arrival
Kirsten Jordan and partner Matt Gallagher had excitedly marked November 22 on the calendar; It was their baby’s due date during what was a “straightforward, very easy and stress-free” pregnancy.
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25 October 2024
Therapists support recovery and inspire empowerment, independence
In a world that constantly evolves, occupational therapy reminds us that everyone has the potential to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.
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12 November 2024
Little Charlotte thrives with special care despite early arrival
Kirsten Jordan and partner Matt Gallagher had excitedly marked November 22 on the calendar; It was their baby’s due date during what was a “straightforward, very easy and stress-free” pregnancy.
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25 October 2024
Therapists support recovery and inspire empowerment, independence
In a world that constantly evolves, occupational therapy reminds us that everyone has the potential to thrive, no matter the challenges they face.
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25 October 2024
Masters world cup experience in Sri Lanka hits cricketer Mel for six
Melissa Parter admits she’s still on a high after her Australian team won the women’s over 30s Indoor Cricket World Masters in Sri Lanka this month.
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22 October 2024
Highlighting work of trauma nurses
Trauma clinical nurses Carla Daly and Kerrie Lear perform a crucial role within Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) overseeing care and collecting detailed data on patients who experience major trauma.
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15 October 2024
Positive mindset and teamwork the key to Susan’s stroke rehab journey
Eleven months after a debilitating stroke changed her life, Susan Kynaston is still working hard to “retrain her brain”.
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10 October 2024
Jessica’s dual role supports those in mental health crisis
There’s an old saying that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life; this is very much the case for Jessica Pulis who deals every day with people in crisis who need her help.
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09 October 2024
Care and comfort a pressing issue for linen services team
Every day, more than three tonnes of linen, including clean and dirty sheets, towels, blankets, scrubs and gowns, are delivered to and collected from wards and theatres across Mackay Base Hospital.
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08 October 2024
Week puts spotlight on important work of operational staff
This week we celebrate Operational Services Recognition Week (7 to 11 October), acknowledging the important work done by operational staff across the Mackay HHS.
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27 September 2024
Mackay Cardiac Catheter Laboratory scheduled works
The Mackay Base Hospital Cardiac Catheter Laboratory is set to commence scheduled works on Tuesday, 8 October 2024.