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26 May 2026
Double organ transplant patient gets new lease on life
For most of his life, 40-year-old First Nations man Tristram Creek has lived with the consequences of a disease he was diagnosed with as a child.
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19 May 2026
Award winner driven by compassion and lived experience
For Samantha Bullman, her patients are like family. Ironically, it was her own mother’s 30-year battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which inspired the clinical nurse consultant to take on a role in gastroenterology at Mackay Base Hospital
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26 May 2026
Double organ transplant patient gets new lease on life
For most of his life, 40-year-old First Nations man Tristram Creek has lived with the consequences of a disease he was diagnosed with as a child.
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18 May 2026
Milestone commitment to strengthen culturally-safe healthcare
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) has signed a landmark joint Statement of Commitment to strengthen culturally-safe healthcare and improve health equity outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
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19 March 2026
New liaison office a safe place to help close the gap
A vibrant and dedicated space in the hospital is making a meaningful and positive impact on support, access and the overall patient journey for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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19 January 2026
Tiny turtles integrate culture and resilience into hospital care
Tiny crochet turtles are making a big difference for patients at Mackay Base Hospital, offering comfort, connection and a reminder of quiet strength during challenging moments.
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30 August 2025
Lyndell ready to embrace challenge and opportunity of role
When Lyndell Sheehan stepped into the role of Health Equity Project Manager at Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) in July, it felt like her career journey had come full circle.
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29 August 2025
Trainees graduate with big dreams for next step in healthcare careers
A graduation ceremony at Mackay Base Hospital for seven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students marks the next big step in turning their healthcare career dreams into a reality.
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05 August 2025
Charmaine recognised for dedication to culturally safe care
A holiday in North Queensland changed Charmaine Pangi’s life. The Bowen Advanced Indigenous Health worker has dedicated nearly three decades to improving the health outcomes of First Nations people on Juru Country (Bowen).
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08 July 2025
Traditional bush medicine garden opens at Sarina Hospital
A beautiful garden of native plants at Sarina Hospital is helping traditional custodians teach the community about bush medicine, healing and reconciliation.
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06 March 2025
Dedicated facility providing First Nations family care in the community now open
A service which nurtures and cares for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families has taken a further step in its development with the opening of a special facility located within the community in North Mackay.