What's On News October 2019

News

Eight Australians every day - do you know the risk factors?

In 2019, an estimated eight Australians will die of breast cancer each day.

Mater Neurosciences Centre Brisbane achieves another milestone

Mater Neurosciences Centre Brisbane’s team has performed 50 Stereotactic EEGs (SEEG) for epilepsy patients, a significant milestone to add to their impressive list of firsts.

In memory of Dr Louis Pigott

We remember Dr Louis Pigott who practised ophthalmology with Mater between 1951 and 1987.

New era for Mater in Townsville

Friday 27 September was a milestone for Mater with the launch of the new Mater brand in Townsville as the first significant visible step in our coming together across Queensland.

Mater surgeons reattach man’s severed hand

Twenty-three year old Lawrence (Lorry) Cooper has had his hand successfully reattached by Mater Plastics and Reconstructive surgeons in a rare marathon seven hour surgery with extraordinary outcomes.