Macquarie University Hospital

15/11/2025

This week is Perioperative Nurses Week! Every year, we celebrate the incredible work that nurses do in the perioperative community. This year’s theme S.T.A.R.S. shines a spotlight on a different role within the perioperative team: Scrub/Scout, Technicians, Anaesthetics, Recovery/DSU, and support staff. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of every member of our perioperative teams. Your dedication, flexibility, agility, teamwork, and collaboration are at the heart of the outstanding patient outcomes we achieve and the wonderful feedback we receive. Thank you for everything you do.

13/11/2025

Exciting news from Macquarie Medical Imaging (MMI)! We’ve just installed our third MRI scanner to meet growing patient demand.
Our new 1.5T MRI is specially designed to produce clearer images for patients with implants, like pacemakers or joint replacements, by reducing distortions that can appear in scans. Even better - it’s Medicare funded under our new MRI practice licence, making advanced imaging more accessible than ever. Find out more https://tinyurl.com/4mvx2nhx

10/11/2025

Macquarie University’s cutting-edge research into motor neurone disease (MND) will be supported by more than $3.5 million in grants, announced by leading fundraising and advocacy organisation FightMND. Read more at https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/media-releases/2025/oct-2025/$3.5-million-in-grants-to-accelerate-the-fight-against-mnd

$3.5 million in grants to accelerate the fight against MND Date 29 October 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Media Releases Share Macquarie University’s cutting-edge research into motor neurone disease (MND) will be supported by more than $3.5 million in grants anno...

29/10/2025

Our Breast Cancer Awareness Day was a wonderful success, thanks to the incredible generosity and spirit of our Macquarie University Health community. From delicious baked goods and beautiful flowers to prizes, donations, and helping hands, we’re so grateful to everyone - our staff, patients, volunteers, and teams across Macquarie University Health, who made the day so special.

21/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I’m Ruth Cho, McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer Care Nurse, based at Macquarie University Hospital. Every day, I have the privilege of supporting patients and their families as they navigate breast cancer - from diagnosis to treatment. My role is to provide emotional and practical support, help coordinate care across our multidisciplinary team, and ensure every patient has access to the right resources at every stage of their journey. Our comprehensive breast cancer services include advanced imaging, surgical treatment, oncology, and a wide range of support services – all under one roof. Together, we’re committed to delivering patient-centred care that combines compassion with clinical excellence. Let’s continue to raise awareness and support those affected by breast cancer, because early detection and holistic care make all the difference.

14/10/2025

October 14th is Allied Health Professions Day, established in 2018 to celebrate and bring together the allied health professional community. This year the main theme for Allied Health Professions Day is ‘Stronger Together’ – highlighting the benefits of multidisciplinary team care. At Macquarie University Health we have highly skilled and dedicated allied health professionals, working in diverse roles across clinical and academic settings to contribute to the care and wellbeing of our patients and consumers, and to develop the workforce of the future. Our allied health team includes radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine scientists, physiotherapists, lymphoedema therapists, cardiac physiologists, pharmacists, dietitians, speech pathologists, neuro and clinical psychologists, medical physicists, and many more. Thank you to our allied health professionals - the heart of collaborative, patient-centred care at Macquarie University Health.

10/10/2025

October is Health Literacy Month. Did you know understanding health information can make a real difference to your wellbeing? Watch this informative video to find out more about why health literacy matters. Presented by Edwina Holmes, Nurse Educator. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yv64ys9w

24/09/2025

An innovative approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is moving closer to reality, with Macquarie University spinout SynaptraBIO securing $2.3 million in development funding from the Australian government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/47y53xdk

$2.3m boost for Macquarie University spinout developing patient-friendly dementia treatments Date 22 September 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Media Releases Share An innovative approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is moving closer to reali...

15/09/2025

Despite positive signs in reducing overuse of psychotropic medication in aged care, some areas still need urgent attention according to Macquarie University’s Associate Professor Magda Raban. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ycfzr7rx

Use of psychotics twice as high in aged care residents with dementia Researcher Associate Professor Magda Raban et al Publication View journal article Writer Carmel Sparke Date 15 September 2025 Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Topic Our StoriesHealth and Medicine Share Despite...

11/09/2025

Today on R U OK? Day, we’re reminded of the power of a simple check-in.
Asking “Are you OK?” can make a real difference - not just today, but every day. At Macquarie University Hospital, we’re proud to stand alongside MindSpot, a free, confidential service providing mental health support. Take a moment to reach out to a colleague, family member or a friend. If you or someone you know needs support visit https://bit.ly/3HWcSq6

08/09/2025

World Physiotherapy Day, celebrated on 8 September, was established in 1996 to recognise the work physiotherapists do for their patients and communities and mark the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy profession.

We are delighted to take this opportunity to celebrate our extraordinary physiotherapists – people whose compassion, skill and commitment transform people’s lives every day.

At Macquarie University Health, we bring together clinical care, education, and research. Physiotherapist Bec Sampson is a powerful example - combining evidence-based care with family-centred support to help children achieve milestones once thought impossible. For Bec, physiotherapy is “a joy and a privilege” and through her work with families, she shows the real impact our people can make.

Here’s to Bec and our whole physiotherapy team, working side by side with patients and families to make every step count.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3IfAaHt