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 […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) advises there will be a change to the access to the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at Maryborough Hospital from Monday 9 September. The adjustment is necessary due to the ongoing construction of the new hospital building. Access to the UCC will be limited to one lane, reserved for ambulance entry […]

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose their lives to overdose. The impact of overdose reaches far beyond statistics — it leaves families, friends, and entire communities grieving. Today, the team at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) stand with those who have lost loved ones […]

In celebration of Women’s Health Week from 2 to 6 September 2024, Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) invites local women to take charge of their health at a special event on Monday 2 September. The Well Women’s Drop-in will be held from 10 am to 12 noon at The Nest in Maryborough, offering a morning […]

Today is Aged Care Employee Day, and we join the nation in recognising the outstanding contributions of our aged care workers. On behalf of our Board and Executive Team, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing team here at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS). We are incredibly proud of our […]

The Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) Smile Squad is providing free dental care to children in schools across the Central Goldfields and surrounding areas. Led by Oral Health Therapist Kate Berend, and Dental Assistants Talia Arrowsmith and Jessica Rafferty, the Smile Squad team is making headway in improving the oral health of local students. Smile […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) invites local families to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day at a free community event on Monday 5 August. The event will run from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm at The Salvation Army in Maryborough. “This is a great chance to come together as a community to […]

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors while bidding a fond farewell to Board Chair Kelly Mason, who is retiring after nine years of dedicated service. According to MDHS Chief Executive Officer Nickola Allan, Ms Mason has been instrumental in guiding the […]