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17 September 2024
New scanning technology spares women surgery for diagnosis
Technology advances in the medical sector, along with specialist training, are delivering a service to women in the Mackay region that previously required surgery.
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16 September 2024
Team motivated by better health outcomes for our vulnerable kids
Every conversation matters and this approach is a powerful tool to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
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17 September 2024
New scanning technology spares women surgery for diagnosis
Technology advances in the medical sector, along with specialist training, are delivering a service to women in the Mackay region that previously required surgery.
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16 September 2024
Team motivated by better health outcomes for our vulnerable kids
Every conversation matters and this approach is a powerful tool to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
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16 September 2024
Anne helps co-ordinate care of patients across dementia journey
It’s paradoxical that Anne Oosterbroek has committed her working life to vulnerable older people when she actually grew up without grandparents.
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16 September 2024
Trainees graduate ready for next step in healthcare careers
A graduation ceremony at Mackay Base Hospital for six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students marks the next big step in turning their healthcare career dreams into a reality.
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03 September 2024
Nurse a witness to four decades of change in rural hospital
In her 45 years working at Proserpine Hospital, Leigh Ironside has witnessed many incredible and dynamic changes in the nursing profession.
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03 September 2024
Doctor’s gran was first baby born at Proserpine 100 years ago
A surprising twist of fate has resulted in a Proserpine Hospital obstetrician discovering her own grandmother was the first baby born at the facility 100 years ago.
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26 August 2024
Access program prescribes no-cost medications for First Nations patients
A new program aimed at achieving better health outcomes in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community was launched today at Mackay Base Hospital.
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23 August 2024
Post-op service offers support and reassurance to hospital patients
Werrently Swart (Dan) is one of more than 1000 patients who have used the new dedicated post-operative care service at Mackay Base Hospital in the last five months.
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15 August 2024
Rising medical star passionate about relentless, rewarding role
If you’re a patient at Mackay Base Hospital you may run into one of the region’s rising medical stars; she may even help with the birth of your child.