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07 October 2026
Pressure, pace and unpredictability appeal to Grace
Fast, unpredictable and sometimes confronting, working in an Emergency Department (ED) takes resilience, adaptability and empathy.
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24 September 2026
Cardiac clinic provides continuity of care and reassurance
The Cardiology Rapid Access Service (RAS) at Mackay Base Hospital is proving a heart-smart solution by delivering faster care and keeping patients out of the Emergency Department (ED).
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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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11 September 2026
Three decades of early detection across region is celebrated
Thirty years, more than 225,000 screens and 1,274 diagnoses, but the true measure of BreastScreen Mackay’s impact can’t be counted in numbers alone.
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07 September 2026
Hospital certification improves recovery of stroke patients
Mackay Base Hospital has achieved a major milestone in patient care, joining only a handful of hospitals in Queensland to be certified as a primary stroke centre.
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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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28 August 2026
State appointment honours work of local teams
When Mackay Hospital and Health Board member Associate Professor Luke Lawton talks about safety and quality in healthcare, he doesn't start with policies, reports or performance indicators.
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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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19 March 2026
New liaison office a safe place to help close the gap
A vibrant and dedicated space in the hospital is making a meaningful and positive impact on support, access and the overall patient journey for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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13 March 2026
Five decades of passionate service a privilege for Pauline
There will be some time for reflection, tears and team farewells today at the Sarina Hospital as Pauline Maude takes her final walk through the wards as the director of nursing.
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14 October 2025
Old Sarina Hospital to provide transitional care
Works to repurpose the old Sarina Hospital into a dedicated transitional healthcare service are now underway at 1 Hospital Street, and $10.4 million has been allocated to the task.