Report Probes Off-Road Bike Risk
Off-road motorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, but quad bikes account for more serious individual injuries.
Free Flu Shots Extended
The State Government’s free flu vaccination campaign has been extended until July 17.
Mobile Nurses In July
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned for Proston, Nanango and Kingaroy in July.
Hopes Raised After Horror Stories
Hopes that mental health services in the South Burnett could improve have been raised with news that work has begun on establishing the $3.4 million “Head to Health” adult mental health service promised for Kingaroy.
Learn How To Support Young People
A Youth Mental Health First Aid course for parents and carers will be offered by Darling Downs Health at the Murgon-Cherbourg Youth Hub from next month.
Rapid Test Discerns Different Viruses
Hi-tech equipment at Kingaroy Hospital is allowing staff members to quickly identify exactly which virus a patient has: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) or COVID-19.
LifeFlight Says Thank You!
Four South Burnett residents who were each airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue were given another, less dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the life-saving service on Friday.
Nathan’s Getting Ready To Roll
Nathan McDowell has been in training for a year for a 120km fundraising bike ride which will start in Kingaroy on June 29.
Chance To Share Your Story
Have you had a good experience at a local hospital? Or perhaps something could be improved?
$60.2m Boost For Medevac Hub
Brisbane Airport Corporation’s new $72 million aeromedical hub – which will handle LifeFlight, QGAir and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) aircraft – has received a $60.2 million boost from the State Government.
Mobile Clinics Coming Back
The mobile women’s health clinics will be visiting Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy, Goomeri and Kilkivan this month.
Free Flu, COVID Vaxes
Darling Downs Health has advised that a temporary influenza and COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be at the Murgon Youth Hub on Thursday (June 2).
Caitlin’s Making Change Come True
“Be Brave, Make Change” may be the theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week but the words also resonate deeply with Wakka Wakka woman Caitlin Robinson-Cleary.
Hospital Vax Mandate Eased
People who have not been vaccinated can now visit Queensland’s public and private hospitals.
Morning Teas Big For Cancer Research
A morning tea held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre on Saturday morning has raised $1016 for the Cancer Council Queensland.
MP Urges Action On Subsidy Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says South Burnett patients are once again enduring unacceptable wait times for their Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme claims.
$55m For Palliative Care
Blue Care has won a $55 million State Government tender to deliver palliative care across nine hospital and health service regions in regional Queensland.
Six COVID Deaths In 48 Hours
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 36, with six fatalities reported since Monday.
MP Slams Vax Chaos
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the decision by the State Government to not inform GPs and pharmacists before making its free flu vaccine announcement has created chaos for doctors and patients across the region.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
