Sarina Hospital

Overview

Sarina Hospital is a small rural healthcare facility serving the township of Sarina and surrounding communities on Queensland’s central coast. With approximately 14 beds, this hospital provides emergency services, general inpatient care, aged care, and community health programs. Operating as part of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, the facility offers 24-hour emergency stabilisation, general medical services, palliative care, respite care, and community nursing. Located approximately 35 kilometers south of Mackay, Sarina Hospital serves a catchment population of around 6,000 people across this coastal sugar-growing region. The hospital plays an important role in providing accessible healthcare to this rural community, with transfer arrangements to Mackay Base Hospital for cases requiring higher levels of care. Sarina Hospital focuses on providing essential local services including emergency stabilisation, management of common medical conditions, and supporting patients with chronic conditions through its community health programs. The facility maintains strong community connections through local fundraising activities and volunteer support that complement public health funding.