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05 June 2025
Donna's dedication leads to wishes fulfilled
An inability to fulfil the final wish of a former patient prompted Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) nurse Donna Contor to undertake specialised training to ensure that didn’t happen again. The clinical nurse consultant for organ donation
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28 May 2025
Mackay Base Hospital adopts world-leading surgical improvement program
A program with a proven track record of improving the quality of care for surgical patients has been introduced at Mackay Base Hospital and the clinical team overseeing the initiative is excited about its potential.
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09 May 2025
Family grateful to team for care which saved premmie bub
Little Hudson McCann’s first birthday triggered mixed emotions for his parents Kellie and James McCann last month. But it will certainly be a very special Mother’s Day on Sunday.
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06 January 2025
Challenging recovery testament to Zoe's toughness and tenacity
“I’m not a miracle child – I just survived a traumatic accident.” That’s how 14-year-old Zoe Hoffman describes her journey and surviving life-threatening injuries including a broken neck and nearly losing her leg in a horrific accident
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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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05 August 2024
Diabetes program offers peace of mind to parents and schools
Life changed significantly for 11-year-old Callum Brown when he was diagnosed with diabetes; but a new program is helping kids like him feel supported at school and giving their parents peace of mind.