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News and Publications

Latest News and Publications

Tee up for MDHS Charity Golf Day

Monday 6th March, 2023

The annual MDHS Charity Golf Day is coming up on Thursday 23 March and everyone is invited to sign up to help raise funds for your local health service. Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is pleased to be partnering with True Foods and Maryborough Golf Club for the popular fundraiser, which also provides the chance […]

Invitation to 2022 Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 7th February, 2023

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) Board Chair Kelly Mason and the Board of Directors extend an invitation to members of our community to attend the 2022 Annual General Meeting. Time:        6.15pm – 7.00pm, Thursday, 23 February 2023 Location:  Atrium, Maryborough Resource Centre, 91 Nolan Street, Maryborough RSVP:       Confirm your attendance […]

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Community update – February 2023

Friday 3rd February, 2023

Read the latest community update on the Maryborough and District Hospital redevelopment. Project overview  Early works to redevelop and expand Maryborough and District Hospital are well underway.  The $100 million investment will provide state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to help staff treat more patients and deliver better care to our community. Works to prepare the site and […]

Protect yourself from COVID this summer

Tuesday 20th December, 2022

With the current COVID wave, Maryborough District Health Service is urging local residents across the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees to play it safe to enjoy the festive season. MDHS Chief Executive Officer Nickola Allan said it’s important to stay on top of COVID safety to protect yourself, your family, friends and community this summer. “While […]

Four female nurse practitioners standing side by side in front of the garden at the main entrance to Maryborough Hospital.

MDHS celebrates our nurse practitioners

Tuesday 13th December, 2022

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week and Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is acknowledging the special role nurse practitioners play in delivering the best of care to communities in the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees region. MDHS Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Robyn Wilson said nurse practitioners provide an essential difference in healthcare, particularly in rural areas. […]

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Take action to beat the bite and protect against mosquitoes

Tuesday 15th November, 2022

Health experts are urging local residents to take action to help defend against mosquitoes which are rising in numbers following the floods in the region. According to Maryborough District Health Service Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Robyn Wilson, is important for everyone to know what to do to help reduce the risk of getting […]

A female student standing next to a female nurse educator in front of a bed in a hospital. They are standing next to an ECG machine.

Act now to start your nursing career in Maryborough

Monday 14th November, 2022

Are you thinking of starting a nursing career? As we rapidly approach the end of the year it’s time to lock in your next step. If you’re leaving school or thinking about returning to study, Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is offering you the chance to train to be an enrolled nurse in a supported, […]

Board Director Appointments – now open

Friday 28th October, 2022

Applications for part-time board director positions at Maryborough District Health Service open soon. Terms of office commence from 1 July 2023. For more information including how to apply visit boards.vic.gov.au. Applications close at midnight Monday, 21 November 2022. Go to Maryborough District Health Service Board Application Read public notice.

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MDHS celebrates 20th baby born under new ‘gold standard’ model of care

Thursday 20th October, 2022

Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) is celebrating the birth of the 20th baby born under its new model of maternity care, which represents a “gold standard” for regional maternity care in Victoria. MDHS introduced a new Midwife Group Practice (MGP) – Case Load Model of Care in May 2022. The model, known as the Maryborough […]

Be a nutrition champion to prevent malnutrition

Friday 14th October, 2022

Dietitians at Maryborough District Health Service (MDHS) are urging community members to be nutrition champions to stay well and prevent malnutrition. They want everyone to be aware of tips to encourage good nutrition, how to identify the signs of malnutrition and seek help if needed. The health service recently celebrated Malnutrition Week to raise awareness […]