Hospital Build To Begin In 2019
Construction work on the new Kingaroy Hospital is likely to begin in either January or February next year.
More NDIS Workshops Scheduled
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolling out in the South Burnett on July 1 and there’s more workshops planned to get people ready for it.
Seniors Flu Vaccines Available Soon
People aged 65 or over will be eligible for two new potentially life-saving flu vaccines free of charge.
Don’t Be Complacent, Parents Warned
While the number of whooping cough cases have dropped to a five year low in Queensland, health authorities have warned parents not to become complacent.
Mining Donations Top $1m
Donations to LifeFlight by the New Hope Group – the company that operates the New Acland coal mine – have now topped $1 million.
Mumps Outbreak In South Burnett
Sixteen cases of mumps have been reported in Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg over the past six weeks, prompting public health officials to urge families to make sure they are up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Better Vaccine Available For Infants
A quad-strain vaccine to help protect young children from the devastating consequences of meningococcal will be added to the National Immunisation Program.
$52m ‘Owed To Health Service’
The State Government has claimed the Federal Government is refusing to pay $52 million owed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Service.
Liz Settles In At Hospital
Meet Liz Livingstone, the new Director of Nursing – Facility Manager at Kingaroy Hospital.
‘Missed Opportunities’ At Hospital
The treatment of a 48-year-old man who died of a heart attack and pneumonia at Cherbourg Hospital in 2016 was full of “missed opportunities”, an inquest into his death has found.
Tai Chi Classes To Start
South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group is promoting new Tai Chi For Health classes which will be starting next week in Kingaroy.
Don’t Touch Dead Or Dying Bats
Queensland Health has warned people not to touch dead or dying bats as they could be carrying harmful viruses such as the deadly Australian Bat Lyssavirus.
Marathon Effort By Kingaroy Nurse
A recent trip to New York City to tick off an item on her “bucket list” led to an inspirational meeting for one Kingaroy health worker.
Three-Month Wait For Payments: MP
Some South Burnett residents have been waiting up to three months to receive their Patient Travel reimbursements, Member for Nanango and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says.
New CEO At PHN
The former Deputy Director-General of the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services has been appointed CEO of the Darling Downs West Moreton Primary Health Network.
Two Impressive Women Drop In
Kingaroy played host to two special visitors on Monday evening … champion beach volleyballer Taliqua Clancy and mining magnate Gina Rinehart, the patron of Volleyball Australia.
Crafty Gifts For Hospital Kids
The clever ladies at the Cooinda Craft Group have been at it again … this time making more than 40 toys for babies and children at Kingaroy Hospital.
Drug And Alcohol Services Flourish
A new alcohol and drug support program, known as Flourish, has been launched in Kingaroy as the result of a drugs forum held in the town in June.
Drones And Hospitals Don’t Mix
Queensland Health has launched a campaign to remind adults and children that drones must not be flown near hospitals.
Christmas Gifts From Ulysses Club
A year’s worth of sausage sizzles has led to some nice Christmas presents for three not-for-profit groups
