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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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01 August 2026
New service strengthens care for region's seriously ill children
Critically unwell children will have faster access to specialist care while remaining closer to home with a new Paediatric Telehealth Intensive Care Service at Mackay Base Hospital.
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28 October 2025
Sam commits to cutting for a cause close to her heart
Mackay Base Hospital theatre assistant Samantha Hutchins is no stranger to showing support to patients facing tough health battles.
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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