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17/12/2008 - All I want for Christmas is...triplets

History has repeated itself for Bronson and Kirstie Clarke with the arrival of their ‘instant family’ at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals on 28 November, triplets Chelsea, Jade and Rhianna.


12/12/2008 - Mater brings hope to those in need

For 23 years Russian twenty-six year old Kira Samyelova suffered from debilitating scoliosis which saw her u-shaped back curved 98 degrees as her ribcage touched her pelvis.

Today, after life-changing surgery at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane by Spinal Surgeon, Dr Geoffrey Askin in early October and a lengthy recovery period, Kira’s life has been transformed.
 


26/11/2008 - "Caring Nationally" for refugees

Starting Thursday 27 November, more than 200 delegates will gather for two days at the National Refugee Primary Health Care Conference, "Caring Nationally", at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre to discuss and create awareness about providing health care to people of a refugee background.


14/11/2008 - Refugee Maternity Clinic launched at Mater

In response to Brisbane’s growing refugee population and an unmet community need, Mater Mothers’ Hospitals (MMH) have launched a new Refugee Maternity Clinic which will develop into a service model of care over the next 12 months.


21/10/2008 - From little things, big things grow: Mater Health Services celebrates Mercy Week

From 21–27 September 2008 Mater Health Services celebrated Mercy Week, an annual organisation-wide acknowledgement of its unique heritage and ongoing commitment to Mater’s Mission and Values.


23/07/2008 - Mission accomplished: Mater appoints new executive director

Mater Health Services is proud to announce the appointment of Madonna McGahan to the role of Executive Director Mission Leadership. Ms McGahan’s extensive health care background, combined with her outstanding qualifications, made her the ideal candidate for the position.


23/07/2008 - Mater Appoints new Director of Neonatology

Mater Health Services is proud to announce the appointment of Dr David Knight, who will be taking the reigns from Mater Mothers’ Hospitals’ long-standing Director of Neonatology, Professor David Tudehope.


6/06/2008 - Near death experience turns Tabitha into a big chicken

On Thursday 5 June Tabitha Ford from North Lakes helped kickstart the UQ Masters of Mental Health (Art Therapy) Graduating Students Art Exhibition at the Kids in Mind Art Gallery at Mater Hospital in South Brisbane.


30/05/2008 - The new Mater Mothers’ Hospitals—another exceptional delivery for Mater Health Services

After 420 000 hours in labour, Mater Health Services has delivered their latest addition weighing in at 27 000 tonnes and measuring 40 metres—the brand new Mater Mothers’ Hospitals.


2/05/2008 - Minister to open refurbished Mater Adult Hospital and Emergency Department

Set to provide enhanced public services in a range of clinical specialities, the newly refurbished Mater Adult Hospital and Emergency Department will be officially opened by the Queensland Health Minister, the Honourable Stephen Robertson MP on Wednesday, 30 April 2008.

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