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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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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