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02 October 2026
Sarina projects to provide more beds for transitional care
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is taking a proactive approach to addressing the increasing demand for beds for patients awaiting support from other services by undertaking two separate projects in Sarina to increase capacity by 34 beds.
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31 August 2026
Rural move a rewarding step outside of comfort zone
When registered nurse Reanna Huntington-Tildsley packed up life on the bustling Gold Coast and moved to the tiny rural town of Dysart, she knew she was stepping well outside her comfort zone.
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24 June 2026
Simple test leads to early detection and treatment
When Mackay business owner Warren Jackson-Smith received his bowel cancer screening kit shortly after turning 50, he didn’t realise such a simple test would lead to a diagnosis that may have changed the course of his life.
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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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10 March 2026
Trish drives access to care which saves rural lives
Trish Donnelly is the woman behind the wheel of a mobile service that saves other women’s lives.
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20 February 2026
Bini bridges care for patients on melanoma treatment journey
Bini Varghese describes her new role as being a bridge between doctors and patients navigating the “rollercoaster journey” of melanoma treatment. As the first specialist melanoma clinical nurse consultant for Mackay Hospital and Health Service
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27 November 2025
A remarkable career shaped cancer care in region
After more than 24 years of dedicated service, Mackay Base Hospital is bidding farewell to medical oncologist Dr Kerrie Vaughan who is retiring after a remarkable career shaping cancer care across the region.