New Option To Treat Depression
A donation from the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation has made possible a new option for people struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
Cancer Service ‘Under Evaluation’
Darling Downs Health is considering expanding its teleoncology treatment service for cancer patients to the South Burnett.
Ambos Enjoy Morning Tea
Kingaroy LAC hosted its annual morning tea to welcome new paramedics to the local station, and farewell departing members.
April Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett next month.
Coffee, Cake And Chat
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free Coffee, Cake and Chat at Ringsfield House.
LifeFlight Gala Takes Off Despite Rain
The threat of heavy rain may have forced a last-minute change of plans, but it didn’t stop the fun at the annual Dinner Under The Stars on Saturday night!
Lives Lived Well Reaches Out
A special get-together was held at Lives Lived Well’s premises in Kingaroy recently.
Medicos Relax After Round-Up
The Red Ant Round-Up – a one-day gathering of medical specialists, GPs and allied health workers – attracted about 140 people to Kingaroy at the weekend.
Vexatious Complaints Target GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has warned that vexatious complaints are out of control and damaging the morale of GPs.
Chopper Celebrates 25 Years
Bundaberg’s RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service marked a significant milestone on Wednesday.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Common Cough Medicines Recalled
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has cancelled the registration of some common cough medicines after an investigation into suspected life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery.
Rural Lure For Med Students
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called on governments to facilitate more regional and rural placements for medical school students to encourage future doctors to live and work outside major cities.
UQ Team Develops JEV Vaccine
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
Six Residences For Wondai Site
Six residences for government employees will be built on the site of the former doctor’s house and surgery in Wondai.
Hospital Offers New Heart Test
A new service at Toowoomba Hospital will stop some patients from having to travel to Brisbane to have a coronary angiogram.
MP Fears Bulk-Billing May End
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington fears a ruling by the Queensland Revenue Office in December could mean the end of bulk-billing by GPs in Queensland.
Pilot To Share Experiences
Royal Flying Doctor senior base pilot Nick Tully will be the special guest speaker at a fundraising afternoon tea in Kingaroy on February 12.
Hospital Numbers Dropping
Figures released by Queensland Health show there are still 437 patients being treated for COVID-19 in Queensland hospitals.
Kobi House Shifts Location
Services offered by Darling Downs Health’s Kobi House facility have moved away from Toowoomba Hospital.
