Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has celebrated its team and local healthcare heroes at a staff celebration, recognising eight staff members and one volunteer with a GREAT People Award. The event also recognised 34 staff that have provided a decade of long service, including several milestones of up to 40 years. MDHS Chief Executive Officer […]

Louise Lovett is on an inspiring journey as she pursues a Diploma in Nursing (HLT54121) through Bendigo TAFE in Maryborough. Living with her family in Maryborough, Louise was thrilled to discover a local nursing program through the Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) Facebook page. The convenience of studying close to home allowed her to balance […]

In a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, the R U OK? Conversation Convoy rolled into our Avoca Residential Community and Maryborough campus at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) last week. The convoy travels across Australia, promoting vital conversations about mental health and encouraging individuals to check in on each other. Since September, the […]

If you’re contemplating a career in nursing, join an upcoming open day to find out more about the free TAFE* course in the Central Goldfields. Applications are now open for the free Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS), delivered in partnership with Bendigo TAFE. If you’re considering a nursing career, now’s […]

Maryborough District Health Services (MDHS) is alerting the community about a scam involving an individual falsely claiming to be a MDHS employee. The scammer, using the name Dr Gemma Clancy, is targeting vulnerable community members through Facebook Market Place and directing them to collect goods from the hospital. “If you receive any unsolicited calls, messages […]

A generous donation from Maryborough Lions Club will improve patient care at Maryborough Hospital with the purchase of new medical equipment. The Lions Club raised nearly $30,000, enabling the hospital to purchase three portable ultrasound devices. Club representatives President Jenny Johnson and Assistant Secretary Lorraine Parker visited the dialysis unit to hand over the equipment […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) celebrated Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day on 14 October highlighting the diverse roles and contributions of its allied health professionals who make a profound difference in the region. “Allied health professionals represent almost a third of the health workforce and provide vital services that improve the physical, social and mental […]

In exciting news, Maryborough District Health Service has been named a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. This year the health service is recognised in the Excellence in Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services category for its innovative project All Aboard – From Fire Emergency to Cruise Ship. “We are thrilled to be […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is encouraging First Nations women to register for a free breast screen when The Beautiful Shawl Project comes to Maryborough BreastScreen in October. The Beautiful Shawl Project, a Community-led initiative, offers a culturally safe and empowering breast screening experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The project provides a […]

Love Your Sister’s chief cancer vanquisher Samuel Johnson OAM, brought joy and emotion to Maryborough Hospital during an RUOK? Day visit on Thursday as part of a celebration focusing on mental health and wellbeing. Sam’s visit encouraged staff and community members to check in on friends, family, and colleagues. The tour included a stop at […]