$4800 Grant To First Aiders
South Burnett First Aid Volunteers have received a $4800 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to improve access to their Murgon Training Centre.
Canteen Targets Healthy Eating
The volunteers at the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Canteen believe that healthy eating is as easy as A-B-C.
MP Questions Payment Delays
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says continued and lengthy delays for the reimbursement of Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) applications for South Burnett patients are “simply unacceptable”.
Kilkivan Welcomes Its Health Nurse
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the appointment of a community health nurse to Kilkivan twice per week is confirmation of the high level of need for better access to health care in the region.
Health Service Reflects On Big Year
The annual report for Darling Downs Health – the organisation responsible for all public hospitals in the South Burnett – was tabled in State Parliament on Wednesday.
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.
