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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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30 July 2026
Today's teens are tomorrow's heathcare workforce
Thirty-five teenagers observed doctors and nurses treating a critically injured patient in a simulation exercise at Mackay Base Hospital last week.
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12 May 2026
Nurses recognised for dedication and compassionate care
They are the heart and soul of the healthcare system and today Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) recognised the commitment, care and compassion delivered by nurses across the region.
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08 May 2026
Curtain call for doctor after four-decades of local care
After more than four decades of service, Dr John Hadok is retiring from Mackay Base Hospital, bringing down the curtain on remarkable career that has spanned emergency medicine, retrieval services, education, digital health, rural medicine and
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27 March 2026
Locals join global trial to test new drug for rare lung disease
Three Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) patients are part of a worldwide clinical trial to test a new drug for a rare and often fatal lung disease.
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24 March 2026
Judy bids farewell to nursing after four decades of care
What began as a gap year for Judy Struik has evolved into 46 years dedicated to patient care and nurse education.
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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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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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05 March 2026
Appointment key to building sustainable workforce
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Director of Child and Adolescent Health Dr Stephan Reid has been appointed to the role of Clinical Dean at James Cook University.
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25 February 2026
Prostate cancer specialist nurse now available in Mackay
A new support service for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is now available at Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS), thanks to a funding partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.