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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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26 May 2025
Midwife's journey driven by deep sense of purpose
Midwife Jessie Twivey helps bring new life into the world every day. Her career may be focused on newborns and supporting parents through the life-changing process of childbirth, but she has waited a long time to experience it personally.
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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 May 2025
Awards recognise midwives' skills and compassionate care
Three Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) midwives have been acknowledged for their dedication in delivering skilled and compassionate care to women and their families.
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04 April 2025
CHATS family aids in patient's physical and emotional recovery
At the peak of her life-threatening battle with a chronic auto immune disease, Andergrove woman Lisa Hodges lost the ability to walk and talk.
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24 March 2025
Techniques, technology change in 18-year nursing career
Working in a fast-paced environment like a hospital operating room isn’t for everyone. As an acting associate nurse unit manager in theatre at Mackay Base Hospital, Jaimee Dawes’ role requires quick feet and a quick mind to ensure patients are
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18 March 2025
Learn more about endometriosis treatment at public event
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) will host EndoMarch next week, a public engagement event to raise awareness and understanding of endometriosis.
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05 February 2025
Dual experiences as a doctor and patient shape Mariyam's career path
2024 was a momentous year for Mackay’s Dr Mariyam Nizha.
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17 December 2024
Theatre team focus on safe and efficient care for women
A surgical team at Mackay Base Hospital (MBH) has been reaping the benefits of a professional connection forged in Edinburgh almost 15 years ago.
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17 September 2024
New scanning technology spares women surgery for diagnosis
Technology advances in the medical sector, along with specialist training, are delivering a service to women in the Mackay region that previously required surgery.