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3 September 2024 — A surprising twist of fate has resulted in a Proserpine Hospital obstetrician discovering her own grandmother was the first baby born at the facility 100 years...

3 September 2024 — In her 45 years working at Proserpine Hospital, Leigh Ironside has witnessed many incredible and dynamic changes in the nursing profession.

26 August 2024 — A new program aimed at achieving better health outcomes in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community was launched today at Mackay Base Hospital.

23 August 2024 — Werrently Swart (Dan) is one of more than 1000 patients who have used the new dedicated post-operative care service at Mackay Base Hospital in the last five mo...

15 August 2024 — If you’re a patient at Mackay Base Hospital you may run into one of the region’s rising medical stars; she may even help with the birth of your child.

7 August 2024 — More than 70% of students visiting a school dental van in the Mackay region last year needed a filling because of tooth decay.

6 August 2024 — For self-confessed “oversharer” and special care nursery registered nurse Joanne Morganson, it’s been a vital coping mechanism during her breast cancer treatme...

5 August 2024 — William Baker was an adventurous, headstrong rule breaker; he also had a big and incredibly kind heart.

5 August 2024 — The Queensland Ballet visited Mackay Base Hospital this week to demonstrate how modified dance classes could be en pointe for the rehabilitation and health and...

5 August 2024 — Two bright red park benches at Mackay Base Hospital will remind patients and visitors that ‘taking a seat will also help take a stand’ against domestic violenc...

5 August 2024 — Nicole Kingsbury recalls the very first thing she ordered for the Mackay Base Hospital 24 years ago in her new role as a procurement officer; a prosthetic limb...

5 August 2024 — Life changed significantly for 11-year-old Callum Brown when he was diagnosed with diabetes; but a new program is helping kids like him feel supported at schoo...

5 August 2024 — Allan and Neville Hellmuth are not just genetically identical; they also have identical careers and interests.

5 August 2024 — Eleven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with big dreams took their first steps towards a career in healthcare last week.