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Five aged care workers stand next to each other at reception.

MDHS makes finals in state healthcare awards

Wednesday 2nd October, 2024

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 […]

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Culturally safe breast screening comes to Maryborough

Wednesday 18th September, 2024

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 […]

Sam sparks courageous conversations on RUOK? Day

Monday 16th September, 2024

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 […]

Change in access to Urgent Care due to construction

Friday 6th September, 2024

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 […]

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Together we can

Saturday 31st August, 2024

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 […]

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Take charge of your health – your voice your choice

Tuesday 20th August, 2024

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 […]

Two member stand next to a male aged care resident in a chair,. The man is sitting in a wheel chair in the garden.

Heartfelt thanks to our aged care workers

Wednesday 7th August, 2024

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 […]

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Smile Squad on the move

Friday 2nd August, 2024

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 […]

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Join us to celebrate Children’s Day

Thursday 1st August, 2024

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 […]

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Welcome new board members and farewell to chair

Thursday 25th July, 2024

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 […]