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  • Last updated March 21, 2022

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    Workplace defibrillator vital tool in saving life of Dylan Holmes

    Monday, February 6 was just a normal day at work for 42-year-old Dylan Holmes. But late in the afternoon, while talking to a work mate, he collapsed. Mr Holmes was suffering a cardiac arrest and was fortunate to be in a workplace which had an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed. “One minute I was talking… [Read More]

    Last updated March 10, 2023

    Update from Mackay HHS Chief Medical Officer

    Please attribute to Mackay Hospital and Health Service Chief Medical Officer Dr Charles Pain. Since being appointed Chief Medical Officer in October last year, I have been enormously impressed by the extraordinary dedication of the clinical teams and other staff at Mackay Base Hospital and the dignity with which they have responded to the concerns… [Read More]

    Last updated February 17, 2023

    Barry overcomes obstacles in two-year health battle

    Barry Porter has tackled plenty of challenges in life. But the toughest one yet for the former managing director of the Porters hardware dynasty has been the health battle which began with two blisters on his foot and resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee. It was a battle further complicated… [Read More]

    Last updated February 14, 2023

    Third intake of nursing grads for 2023 joins Mackay HHS team

    MACKAY Hospital and Health Service (HHS) welcomes another strong intake of graduate nurses for the year as the third of a series of four orientation sessions continues this week. Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery Karen Wade said 84 newly qualified nurses have been recruited to the 2023 Mackay HHS Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program. “We… [Read More]

    Last updated February 9, 2023

    First-year doctors ready to serve Mackay region

    A group of 44 intern doctors have joined the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS), providing a boost to the medical team serving the region. The intern group includes 37 doctors who are joining the team at Mackay Base Hospital, five at Proserpine Hospital and two at Bowen Hospital. Interim Chief Executive Melissa Carter congratulated… [Read More]

    Last updated January 20, 2023

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