Diabetes Warning To Mums
Queensland Health is alarmed that “gestational diabetes”, ie. affecting pregnant women, has become the fastest growing type of diabetes diagnosed in the State.
Workshops Raise Awareness Of FASD
A series of workshops was held in Cherbourg recently to help raise awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and how to help people with the condition.
Bigger Premises For Better Lives
Lives Lived Well has moved into bigger and better premises in Kingaroy … which is both good and bad news for the South Burnett.
Forum Answers NDIS Queries
A small group of local residents attended a community forum in Kingaroy on Friday to learn more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Vets Coming Back To Cherbourg
A team of vets will be visiting Cherbourg soon as part of an annual program organised by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit staff in collaboration with Cherbourg Council, the University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science and Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities.
Book A Scan And Save A Life
Hundreds of women in the Nanango area are in the target age group for a breast screen but have never had a mammogram, according to the BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service.
AHA Focus On Farm Diseases
Animal Health Australia (AHA) will be working to raise awareness next week about the real risks posed to farmers and rural workers by “zoonotic” diseases, ie. diseases passed from animals to humans.
Hospital Board Vacancies Open
Community leaders have been encouraged to apply for four upcoming vacancies on the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board – the group responsible for all public hospitals in the South Burnett.
Site Fixed For Toowoomba Hospital
The site of the current Baillie Henderson mental health service in Toowoomba North has been identified as the preferred location for a new Toowoomba Hospital.
Healthy Living Celebrated In Proston
Proston’s inaugural Healthy Living Forum was a big success on Saturday … and there was also a big surprise for one of the organisers.
Focus On Health At Proston
The focus will be on healthy living in Proston on Saturday with a special expo at the Town Hall.
Hospital Looks Back On 120 Years
Nanango Hospital will be celebrating its 120th anniversary on Saturday with a special fete and display of memorabilia.
‘Business As Usual’ At Nanango Hospital
Nanango Hospital reopened on Thursday morning after Wednesday’s fire in bushland at the rear of the complex.
Health Unit Investigating Gastro Reports
The Darling Downs Public Health Unit is investigating reports of an outbreak of gastroenteritis allegedly linked to a fast food outlet in Kingaroy.
$500 Cheque Presented To LAC
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) – volunteers who support local ambulance paramedics – were presented with a cheque for $500 from Kingaroy Lions Club at their AGM on Tuesday evening.
$200,000 Boost For CRAICCHS
Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services – better known as CRAICCHS – is one of six organisations to receive funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Empowering Families grants program.
Lions Support Private Hospital
Kingaroy Lions Club presented the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Board with a cheque for $1000 at its recent meeting held at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital.
Next Year I Will Get A Flu Shot …
On Saturday, July 28, I woke up and realised I had the ‘flu (or something very much like it) … and just four days later I was in Kingaroy Hospital.
Surgeons Perform Complex Operation
Kingaroy resident Kevin Soper is hoping to get some quality of life back thanks to the skill of two surgeons who performed complex hernia repair and gallbladder removal surgery last week.
Free Cycling Programs For Women
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin running a free 10-week program on the South Burnett Rail Trail soon to encourage more women and girls to take up cycling.
