Alert Issued Over Encephalitis
A public alert has been being issued by Queensland Health following a confirmed human case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Queensland.
Warm, Wet Weather Breeds Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has offered some timely advice to residents to help keep mozzies – and the diseases they can carry – at bay.
JEV Detected In Piggeries
A rare mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis in pigs, humans and horses has been detected recently in a Queensland piggery.
Push For Rural Health Shake-Up
The National Rural Health Alliance – an umbrella body which represents 42 national health organisations – has urged whichever party wins the next Federal Election to stop funding “small, fragmented initiatives that merely plug gaps” in the rural health system.
COVID Testing Returns To Hospital
COVID-19 testing will return to Kingaroy Hospital from Wednesday (January 26).
Private Hospital Plans Unveiled
Years of blood, sweat and tears to keep a private hospital open in Kingaroy are about to pay off … South Bank Medical Group is exploring an exciting redevelopment of the site.
‘No Data’ On Need For Pain Clinic
There is no data available on the number of referrals from the South Burnett to specialist pain clinics, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has admitted.
‘Be Kind At Check In Time’
The State Government has appealed to disgruntled residents to show respect for workers when the Proof Of Vaccination changes come into force on Friday.
Local Vax Rates Rise Sharply
The South Burnett and its neighbouring regions have seen a significant upswing in COVID-19 vaccination rates over the past two months.
Expo Highlights Health Services
South Burnett Regional Council’s first Health and Community Services Expo filled the Kingaroy Town Hall with exhibits on Thursday and Friday last week.
New CHO Appointed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the appointment of Queensland’s new Chief Health Officer.
New CEO Appointed to PHN
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network has announced the appointment of a new CEO.
MP Quizzed Over Palliative Care
Kingaroy’s new hospital has one room set aside for palliative care but does not have any dedicated palliative care staff, Health Minister Yvette D’ath admitted this week.
Pink Power Raises Almost $9000
This year’s Pinking Up The South Burnett fundraiser has raised nearly $9000 for the McGrath Foundation.
Volunteers Enjoy A Night Off
Volunteers who have been working hard behind the scenes for more than a decade to tackle mental health issues in the South Burnett took a well-earned break on Friday night.
Keep Up The Effort, Cherbourg
The State Government’s “Cherbourg Champion” Leanne Linard visited the community on Thursday as part of an ongoing effort to encourage higher vaccination rates.
Council To Host Health Expo
A Health and Community Services Expo will be held in Kingaroy in November to shine a light on local services and healthcare providers.
Marchers Reclaim The Night
The annual Reclaim The Night march aims to make an impact, so there was no way it was going to be unnoticed in Kingaroy on Thursday night.
Pfizer Clinic At Showgrounds
Darling Downs Health is reminding South Burnett residents there is a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine running at Kingaroy Showgrounds this week.
Major Upgrade Proposed For Hospital
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy could become a medical hub for the region if exciting plans from operators South Bank Medical Group come to fruition.
