Mackay young people encouraged to make Deadly Choices
A program that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people make Deadly Choices will be celebrated at a Community Day on Tuesday 20 September. Mackay Hospital Health Service and Mackay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services are partnering to stage the smoke and alcohol free event at Queens Park. Mackay HHS Regional… [Read More]
Next generation of health workers visit Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is growing its own talent by working with the next generation of health workers. This week 32 secondary school students will take part in a two-day work experience program at Mackay Base Hospital. Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, Education and Support Services Julie Rampton said during their time at the… [Read More]
Mobile BreastScreen Bus visits Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay women are being encouraged to take advantage of BreastScreen Queensland’s Mobile Screening Bus this week while it visits Mackay Base Hospital. The service is free and will be located in the Mackay Base Hospital Courtyard from September 1 – 5. No doctor’s referral is required. BreastScreen Mackay service manager Narelle Rosmalen said women aged… [Read More]
Dying to Know Day a topic of conversation
Sparking a conversation about death, dying and bereavement is the focus for Mackay Hospital and Health Service (Mackay HHS) and the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) this Dying to Know Day (August 8). Mackay Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Helen Chalmers said Mackay HHS was looking forward to partnering with NQPHN to deliver… [Read More]
Man’s best friend helps lead the way to patient rehabilitation
Man’s best friend is helping lead the way to patient rehabilitation as part of a new program being trialled in the Mackay Base Hospital mental health in-patient unit. Sunni a two-year old Cocker Spaniel and River a 10-month old Australian Shepherd will visit patients under the Animal Assisted Activity program. Executive Director HR & Engagement… [Read More]