North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa, Queensland | Hospital

North West Hospital and Health Service

Locality: Mount Isa, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4744 4444

Address: 30 Camooweal Street 4825 Mount Isa, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au

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23.01.2022 In the final event for NAIDOC Week in Mount Isa, our Mount Isa Sexual Health (MISH) team has entered the Soccer event tonight, wearing their special "Which Way, Safe Way" jerseys to promote sexual health checks. Head along to the Soccer Grounds tonight from 6pm to support the event and cheer on the MISH team!

23.01.2022 Go Rachel! Doing amazing work for our community

22.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the Operational Services Team at Mount Isa Hospital! The team recently held their Christmas Party in the staff room and celebrated by a shared gourmet spread, Secret Santa gifts, and other special treats. We couldn't be without our wonderful and hardworking operational team and we wish them all a fabulous Christmas and New Year!

22.01.2022 Hand-washing is more crucial than ever and if you or your kids ever needed more motivation to lather up, this germy, colourful creation ought to do it. Behold the bacteria that grew when an 8-year-old boy who had been playing outside pressed his hand onto a large Petri dish and left it for a week. The large white circle in the bottom right of the photo is Bacillus, which is commonly found in dirt. ... Some of the other white spots are Staphylococcus, and the yellow and orange areas are yeast. Don't forget to wash your hands often and before eating!

21.01.2022 Scrubs.... but make it FASHION Mount Isa Hospital ED staff have been treated to some colourful scrubs as part of a 'THANK YOU' campaign for COVID-19 frontline workers. Looking fantastic, ladies!

21.01.2022 You can be a strong person and still struggle with mental health If you feel you may be in need of mental health support Mental Health Access Line 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 2255)... Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Lifeline 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support, or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight AEST) to text with a crisis supporter. See more

19.01.2022 Meet Mark Jeisman our "jack of all trades" at Julia Creek Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS). With a friendly smile and a warm greeting, Mark's jobs at the MPHS cover everything from welcoming patients and visitors, to cleaning, and administrative duties. Coming to Julia Creek from Mornington Island, and originally from South Australia, Mark is enjoying his new community.... "They're a close-knit community, all willing to help each other, and try and support each other in times of need, it's a really nice support system." Mark enjoys the variety in his job and said that helping people was the most satisfying aspect. "It's just nice to be able to help people, to point them in the right direction, and see them getting the help they need."

17.01.2022 It may only be 4 sleeps until Christmas, but we're still busy here at the Mount Isa Hospital, looking after our special patients who will be staying with us during the festive season. Although being in hospital over Christmas isn't much fun, our wonderful kitchen staff have put together a beautiful Christmas menu to help spread a bit of joy to every hospital plate this Christmas Day! Breakfast:... Fresh fruit salad Ham and cheese criossants cereals, tea and coffee, fruit juices Lunch: Roast pork and roast lamb with all the trimmings Plum pudding and custard Dinner: Christmas ham and chicken salads Coleslaw, potato salad, fresh breads Followed by icecream, fruit cake, and fresh stone fruits!

17.01.2022 ATTENTION JULIA CREEK RESIDENTS A community meeting has been scheduled for this Friday to discuss the recent Julia Creek MPHS service level changes. Dr Karen Murphy, A/ Chief Executive, North West Hospital and Health Service, will be speaking and answering questions to address community concerns.... When: Friday 27 November 2020, 10.30 am Where: Julia Creek Civic Centre, 29 Burke St.

13.01.2022 All departments and facilities at NWHHS were encouraged to enter our annual Christmas Decoration Competition. We receieved an impressive 13 entries with the major winners being: Grand Prize - Special Care Nursery ... Most Unique - Renal Community Care Representative of Community - Doomadgee Team Effort - Professional Practice Support Unit- Most Creative Entry - Sexual Health Thank you to all of our entrants - you have made our places and spaces around the NWHHS look absolutely amazing!

11.01.2022 Potential heatwave warning Widespread heatwave conditions are forecast to develop across the next few days and are likely to persist into early next week. With temperatures tipped to rise, please stay safe in the heat!... Don't forget: Heat illness prevention is simple! Water, Rest, Shade. Getting plenty of all three when outdoors is the best way to beat the heat and stay out of trouble. For more details visit BOM website: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/

10.01.2022 Today marked a very special occasion for NWHHS and the partnership with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with the official opening of the Aboriginal Family Healing Place. This has been has been a dream and a vision for NWHHS and our Indigenous Advisory Committee for many years and has today become a reality, and celebrated during NAIDOC Week 2020. The event was officiated by Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Christine Mann, ...Community Elder Kerry Major, NWHHS Board Chair Paul Woodhouse, and Deputy Director-General, Corporate Services Division Barbara Phillips. In attendance were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory committee and community members, NWHHS Board and Executive members, and staff. "Healing is an important practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and deeply rooted in culture. The Family Healing Place will be a place where families of loved ones in Hospital can come for a yarn, a cuppa, meet with the medical team for family meetings in a safe and supported environment."

08.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 "Part of my role is advocating and providing cultural support to staff. I am passionate about creating solid pathways for our Indigenous staff to grow, develop and upskill into the health sector. We currently have six trainees enrolling in their courses, which is a small step in continuing to grow our own and help our mob." Shannon, Indigenous Workforce Coordinator, and proud Kalkadoon and Eastern Arrernte woman. ... #NAIDOCWEEK2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

07.01.2022 NWHHS TRAVEL - Christmas hours Please see below trading hours over the Christmas period, for all non-urgent travel (travel not until after the 4th Jan) we ask that it is not submitted until after this date - out side of the trading hours listed.

06.01.2022 Taking a baby’s temperature A normal temperature in babies and children is around 36.4C, but this can vary slightly. A high temperature or fever is usually considered to be a temperature of 38C or above. Your baby may have a high temperature if they:... feel hotter than usual to touch on their forehead, back or stomach feel sweaty or clammy have flushed cheeks If you think your baby has a high temperature, it's best to check their temperature with a thermometer. Ideally, you need a digital thermometer to get a fast, accurate reading. To take your child's temperature: Hold them comfortably on your knee and put the thermometer in their armpit always use the thermometer in the armpit with children under 5 years. Gently, but firmly, hold their arm against their body to keep the thermometer in place for however long it says in the manufacturer's instructions usually about 15 seconds. Some digital thermometers beep when they're ready. The display on the thermometer will then show your child's temperature. If you use a digital thermometer in your child's armpit and follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, you should get an accurate reading. There are a few things that can slightly alter the reading for example, if your child has been: wrapped up tightly in a blanket in a very warm room very active cuddling a hot water bottle wearing a lot of clothes having a bath If this is the case, allow them to cool down for a few minutes, but do not let them get cold or shivery, then take their temperature again to see if there's any change. To find out more click https://buff.ly/2FndpRs

05.01.2022 Today is McHappy Day - an annual fundraiser which assists Ronald McDonald House Charities to support families with seriously ill children. The NWHHS Pharmacy team are supporting the initiative by purchasing and proudly wearing their McHappy Day socks!

03.01.2022 Support Services Star! Mount Isa Hospital has recently implemented a new staff award, especially for our super important operational staff. The monthly award recipients are nominated by their peers, directors, and unit managers here at the hospital, for their willingness to go above and beyond, and making the workplace a better place for staff and patients! This month’s worthy recipient received multiple nominations and is well known around here for her kindness and wonderf...ul smile.....congratulations Fon! Fon received this comment amongst her nominations: "It is typical that at times during a working day, pressure can be high or thoughts are dominated with an issue, but when Fon enters the room with her reassuring smile, it is great to be a part of a large NWHHS work family with colleagues that can bring about this positive reaction and immediately lift spirits again. For me, Fon embodies our workplace value of caring and treating people with kindness and i really don't think she realises what a positive impact she has." These were wonderful words written about Fon, and we couldn't agree more. Thank you Fon, for all your hard work and amazingly positive attitude!

01.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 Witness the powerful Mornington Island dancers as they combine their traditional customs, language and culture to perform their sacred ancient dances. The North West Hospital and Health Service wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our health services stand, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present and future. ... #NAIDOCWEEK2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe