Archived News

July 2011
2011 Friends of Mercy Fair

2011 Friends of Mercy Fair - 27th August 2011 at 11am Bethany

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May 2011
Mater Hospitals of CQ Periodic Review

Good luck to Mater Hospitals of Central Queensland - Rockhampton, Gladstone and Yeppoon who are having their Periodic Review Tuesday 24th May to Thursday 26th May.

November 2009
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery -Scholarship

We are seeking expressions of interest from potential and existing employees of Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland Ltd (MH&ACCQL) at Mater Misericordiae Hospitals Rockhampton and Gladstone to undertake a Graduate Diploma of Midwifery through a University of MH&ACCQLs choosing.

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March 2009
Gladstone Mater 10th year Anniversary Ball

The Gladstone Mater will be celebrating there 10th Birthday with a ball being held on Saturday 30th May commencing at 6.00pm. Cost is $65 and tables of 10 can be arranged. Tickets are available from the Gladstone Mater 49713713 or at Signtek Gladstone on 0400 617 127. Tickets on sale now, so book early to avoid disappointment.

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January 2009
Mackay patients to benefit from additional special

The Mackay Mater Hospital will soon welcome Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Michael Cheesman when he commences practice in Mackay on Thursday January 29. Executive Officer of the Mackay Mater Hospital Mr John Nugent said that the arrival of Dr Cheesman is in addition to two private Orthopaedic Surgeons already servicing Mackay patients. “Dr Cheesman has over 15 years experience as a medical practitioner in South Africa,� Mr Nugent said. “He became a Fellow of the College of Surgeons of Republic of South Africa and obtained his Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2005.

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December 2008
New incubator cot provides improved care for babie

The Mackay Mater Hospital has recently acquired a specialised incubator cot for special care newborn babies. Ms Janene Moore, Nurse Coordinator of St Gerard’s Women’s Unit at the Mackay Mater Hospital, said that the $22,700 Drager C2000 Incubator Cot is a welcome addition to the hospital. “The new cot provides up- to- date technology in keeping sick and premature babies in a warm environment, which helps them to adapt to life after birth,� Ms Moore said. “The cot will be used for any newborn baby who requires oxygen therapy or phototherapy and also for any pre-term babies who are too small to control their own temperature.

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October 2008
Pastoral Care Course 2008

Firstly thankyou to Sr Eveline Crotty for her time to conduct the recent Pastoral practice Program we had 15 attendees from across the organisation and community and by all accounts I believe they thoroughly enjoyed the course. The course was an Introductory...

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September 2008
Update on Sebastian

Well Friends an update on our Mercy Project from last year. Sebastian from PNG has had surgery and by all accounts is doing remarkably well. The photos show Sebastian after his surgery. Sebastian will have further surgery..

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September 2008
Mercy Health and Aged Care Celebrate Mercy Day

Mercy Health and Aged Care will celebrate Mercy Day in our Facilities during the week starting 22 September. The original House of Mercy in Baggott Street Dublin was opened on the 24th September 1827 and the work was put under the patronage of our Lady of Mercy. Catherine had decided to use her inheritance to build Baggot Street as a refuge for poor servant girls and homeless women, hence the legacy began. To this day Mercy Day is celebrated throughout the world by the Sisters of Mercy and their Associates on the 24th September each year.

August 2008
Annual Mater Golf Day

The Annual Mater Golf Day was held on Sunday the 17th August at the Rockhampton Golf Club as a fundraising event to provide services and equipment to the Mater Hospital Rockhampton. This year's fundraising efforts were directed to the Rehabilitation Unit, where the need for an Independent Unit had been identified. The Independent unit will...

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August 2008
Rocky Surgeon a Tour de Force

Rockhampton surgeon Andrew Russell thought his 50th birthday was as good an occasion as any to ride 600km through the French Alps. Dr Russell and a group of his friends were presented with '50th birthday tour shirts' for the ride from Mercy Health and Aged Care CEO Ian Mill. A lifelong love affair with cycling and the Tour de France...

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