Health Project Passes Milestone
A Telehealth project which aims to improve the health of Cherbourg residents with chronic kidney disease has passed a significant milestone, with more than 50 patients being seen via the program.
Indigenous Help Ahead Of NDIS
The State Government has launched a project to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability living in south-east Queensland access the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Patient Subsidy Delays ‘Unacceptable’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says people in the South Burnett are still waiting three months or more for their Patient Travel Subsidy (PTSS) claims to be reimbursed.
Free Flu Shots Now Available
Free flu shots are now available for community members most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season.
Grant To Help Hospital Auxiliary
Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary has received a $250 “Local Hero” grant from Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, one of four groups to be supported in the latest round of the local scheme.
Belt Up Below The Bump
New Queensland Health data shows many pregnant women are not wearing their seat belts correctly, or are scared to wear them altogether.
Hospitals Still Working To Close The Gap
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Dr Peter Gillies reaffirmed the service’s commitment to improving Indigenous health at a Close the Gap Day event at Cherbourg Hospital on Thursday.
TRC Seeks Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Regional Access and Disability Advisory committee.
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.
