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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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11 May 2026
Collaborative compassionate care key to quality of life for palliative patients
For Shona O’Neill, palliative care isn’t about endings, it’s about improving quality of life and helping patients focus not just on the time they have left but on how to make that time count.
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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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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.