In an Australian first, Mater Mothers’ Hospitals (MMH) neonatal nurses are conducting retinal photography on premature babies for ophthalmic examinations.
22/10/2009
Mater celebrates its identity and heritage of the Sisters of Mercy in September every year, during Mercy Week.
The week long celebration from 20–26 September is an organisation-wide acknowledgement of Mater’s ongoing commitment to its Mission and Values, with this year’s theme based on the phrase ‘be proud of what you do’.
25/09/2009
The arrival of breast care nurse, Jenny Jones, this year has further solidified Mater Private Hospital Redland’s delivery of dedicated breast cancer services to women in the Bayside region.
General surgeon, Dr Jason Lambley has been a member of the Mater Private Breast Cancer Centre since 2006 and provides breast cancer services to women at Mater Private Hospital Redland, one of the few outer metropolitan hospitals providing localised care that negates the need for women to travel to inner-city hospitals for their surgical management.
23/09/2009
A group of Australian researchers are one step closer to a non-invasive test to predict fetal blood group typing for Rhesus (Rh) D-negative women to determine the risk of haemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)—a condition that can cause fetal anaemia, hydrops fetalis and perinatal death.
15/09/2009
Paediatric urologist, Dr David Winkle and Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy are leading the way in the treatment of incontinence in children with a new treatment modality, Urostym™, through the Mars Clinic.
15/09/2009
While primary liver cancer remains relatively uncommon in Australia, incidence rates have risen over the last three decades due to increased hepatitis B and C infections. Secondary liver cancer is a common problem, particularly in the setting of colorectal carcinoma.
15/09/2009
A new trial underway at Mater’s Kids in Mind Research will examine whether the effects of fish oil can treat aggressive behaviour in young people.
14/09/2009
Mater Health Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Perkins as Chief Financial Officer.
3/08/2009
Mater Health Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue McKee as the new Nursing Director at Mater Children’s Hospitals.
15/06/2009
Scientific Director of the Queensland Cord Blood Bank (QCBB) at the Mater, Dr Robyn Rodwell was today announced as one of five outstanding Queenslanders in the 2009 Queensland Great Awards by Premier Anna Bligh.
11/06/2009