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14 July 2026
Health service commits to keeping children safe
Creating a safe environment for children and young people is more than a legal obligation – it is part of who we are as healthcare professionals.
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13 July 2026
Four-decade career helps drive digital change
With a nursing and midwifery career spanning 47 years across the region, Seana Clarke is now very comfortable being in the driver’s seat of digital change.
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09 September 2025
Fisherman thankful for Bowen team's response to emergency
Justin Stokes considers himself extremely lucky that the weather was too rough for him to “even wet a fishing line” on August 3. It probably saved his life.
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03 September 2025
New service an alternative care pathway for cardiac patients
A new post-discharge cardiology service at Mackay Base Hospital is helping patients with non-urgent heart conditions bypass the Emergency Department and get advice or treatment when they need it most.
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06 August 2025
Helen's passion helps steer clinical change and improve outcomes
Helen Nengasha is no stranger to “jumping in the deep end”. From moving continents to changing careers and ultimately stepping into a nursing leadership role and driving clinical change at Mackay Base Hospital, she enjoys a challenge and getting
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16 July 2025
Cruise ship patient's survival an 'absolute miracle'
What was supposed to be a relaxing family getaway in paradise turned suddenly into a terrifying medical emergency at sea for Joshua Gul.
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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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31 March 2025
Post-op service celebrates first birthday
A busy hospital team helping improve timely care, enhancing patient experience and reducing pressure on the emergency department has celebrated 12 months of service.
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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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22 October 2024
Highlighting work of trauma nurses
Trauma clinical nurses Carla Daly and Kerrie Lear perform a crucial role within Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) overseeing care and collecting detailed data on patients who experience major trauma.