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.
Angels Help Bring Relief To Hospital
Youngsters at Kingaroy Hospital’s emergency department will be able to tell their troubles to a cuddly bear or owl to help take the edge off a visit, thanks to the hard work of the Angel Knitters and Crocheters Group.
It’s Time To Get Tested
This week is not only NAIDOC Week, it’s also National Diabetes Week …
Record Year For LifeFlight
LifeFlight flew almost 5500 lifesaving missions in Queensland over the past 12 months, including 574 by the Toowoomba-based helicopter.
New Aged Care Program Starts July 1
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people who’d like to live independently at home for longer to apply for assistance from the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
A Night To Warm The Soul
On a cold winter’s night in June, what could be better than some warm soup, a sausage sizzle and some hot coffee?
Nursing Trial ‘A Good Start’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the announcement on Thursday of a three-month Nurse Navigator trial for Kilkivan and Goomeri was a good start.
Mental Illness Under-Reported In Rural Areas
One-third of country people who are suffering moderate to high psychological distress don’t think they have a mental health problem.
