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A close up image of three people in a warm embrace. They are wearing casual gear and standing in front of a golf fairway.

A perfect day to celebrate golf partnership

Wednesday 27th March, 2024

Organisers are thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 2024 MDHS Charity Golf Day, which raised around $25,000 for Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) last week. One hundred and sixteen golfers from across 28 teams enjoyed perfect playing conditions at Maryborough Golf Club on Thursday 21 March. The MDHS Charity Golf Day is run […]

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New breast cancer screening clinic opens in Maryborough

Tuesday 19th March, 2024

Women in the Central Goldfields and surrounds now have better access to lifesaving breast cancer screening with the opening of a permanent clinic in Maryborough. BreastScreen Victoria and Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) today announced the opening of the new BreastScreen clinic at Maryborough Hospital. According to BreastScreen Victoria CEO Rita Butera, the new clinic […]

Three people stand on a green on a golf course. They each hold a golf club and there is a flag marking the hole behind them. A women stands in front of men, and reveals a golf ball in the palm of her hand.

Swing into action: celebrating a decade of community health partnership

Thursday 22nd February, 2024

The annual MDHS Charity Golf Day is back on Thursday 21 March promising a day of friendship, compassion and competition to raise funds for Maryborough District Health Service. The cherished fundraiser, run in partnership with True Foods and Maryborough Golf Club aims to raise funds for vital programs, services and equipment at MDHS. “The MDHS […]

Cheque presentation to Dunolly Residential Community

Dunolly Residential Community receives $20,000 donation

Thursday 18th January, 2024

Maryborough District Health Service is grateful to receive a generous donation from the Rheola Charity Carnival. Rheola Charity Carnival Committee Past President Peter Mason was on site at Dunolly Residential Community to present a cheque for $20,000 to Maryborough District Health Service CEO Nickola Allan. The relationship between the Rheola Charity Carnival and Maryborough District […]

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Sign up to cancer wellness program to kick start 2024

Friday 15th December, 2023

Have you had a recent cancer diagnosis? Sign up now for a program to help you take charge of your wellness in the New Year. Maryborough District Health Service is now taking bookings for a free eight week Cancer Wellness Exercise and Education Program which starts in February. “We run the wellness program in partnership […]

The Dunolly team

Time for cake and celebration at Dunolly residential community

Thursday 14th December, 2023

It was tea and cake all round for staff and residents at Dunolly Residential Community recently thanks to a competition win in the aged care sector. Director of Nursing Donna Bell was named one of five winners in a state-wide competition run by the Public Sector Residential Aged Care Leadership Committee. The competition was part […]

MDHS long service awards recipients 2023

Celebrating our staff for long service and excellence

Thursday 7th December, 2023

The team at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) has celebrated another year of providing great healthcare at a staff celebration, with 40 team members recognised for long service and eight staff presented with excellence awards. With around 500 staff across three campuses in Maryborough, Avoca and Dunolly, the healthcare provider is a leading employer in […]

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Super Saturdays reduce elective surgery waitlist

Wednesday 29th November, 2023

A small theatre team at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is making a big impact for people living in Central Victoria and beyond. In the last year MDHS has helped an additional 270 regional Victorians on the planned surgery wait lists have their surgery sooner and in many cases, closer to home. According to MDHS […]

Allied health team

Celebrating local allied health workers

Friday 6th October, 2023

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is celebrating its allied health team this week to highlight their important contribution to health services in the region. Saturday 14 October marks Allied Health Professions Day, providing a chance to stop and show gratitude for the many allied health workers who are fundamental in improving outcomes for hospital patients […]

Women's Health Week 2023

Women’s health: get the facts you need

Thursday 31st August, 2023

Women’s Health Week starts on 4 September and community health nurses at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) are encouraging women of all ages to grow their knowledge to help make informed decisions about their health. MDHS Community Health Nurse Nicole Powers said Women’s Health Week is a chance for women to learn more about their […]