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15 September 2026
Trio enjoy golden years in Clermont corridors
They say good things come in threes, and that is certainly the case in the corridors of Montcler.
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15 September 2026
Lenore welcomed home by staff after 'long haul' health battle
For seven long months, Mackay Base Hospital cleaner Lenore Dobbie was on the other side of healthcare.
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15 September 2026
Trio enjoy golden years in Clermont corridors
They say good things come in threes, and that is certainly the case in the corridors of Montcler.
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29 June 2026
Base wards recognised as stand out performers
Two Mackay Base Hospital wards have been recognised as standout performers for their efforts to prevent delirium, preserve mobility and improve the hospital experience for older patients.
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30 April 2026
Boosting balance by strengthening hidden muscles
Did you know pelvic floor weakness is a hidden contributor to an increase in falls risk for many people, leading to injuries, social isolation and extended hospital stays?
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31 March 2026
Chili and Tali offer patients taste of home in clinical space
Two sisters with four legs make for a ‘pawsitive tail’ of family connection as therapy dogs Tali and Chili bring comfort and connection to patients at Mackay Base Hospital.
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31 March 2026
First McGrath lung cancer nurse supports local patients
People diagnosed with lung cancer in the Mackay region now have access to a dedicated McGrath Cancer Care Nurse for the first time, bringing vital support to patients during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.
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05 March 2026
Service enhances care of frail and elderly in Bowen
Bowen Hospital’s Frail Aged Nurse Practitioner Service is delivering essential outreach care to help the community’s most vulnerable residents stay healthy and independent for longer.
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30 April 2025
Family thanks teams for care and compassion
Mackay man Les Hastie remained stoic and grateful for his family’s support and medical care as he battled significant health challenges in recent years.
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14 April 2025
Three sisters share one healthcare mission
They are sisters by chance, but friends and now colleagues by choice. The Brondello sisters, Tessa, Emma and Danika, work together in Allied Health at Mackay Base Hospital.
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03 March 2025
Experience the key to growing skills as a physio
Communication skills and rapport building are the key to helping Tayah McKinnon relate to her elderly patients.