Day 1 At Lady Bjelke-Petersen Hospital
It these faces are looking pleased, it’s for good reason … the first day of surgeries at the reopened Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy went off without a hitch.
$1m Boost For Local Respite Care
A $20 million State Government funding package designed to provide respite care for people living with dementia should help families across the South Burnett.
Queensland Health Approves Hospital
The Lady Bjeke-Petersen Community Hospital has been given a tick of approval by Queensland Health
Auxiliary Volunteers ‘Live Happy’
The successes of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc have been celebrated during National Volunteer Week (May 11-15).
Two New Faces On Health Board
The South Burnett now has just one representative on the board of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service following the announcement of new Board members on Friday.
Hospital To Reopen May 26
The first procedures will be carried out at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy in two weeks.
Health Network Seeks Members
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWMPHN) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in becoming a Community Advisory Committee member.
White Out Domestic Violence
The South Burnett Domestic Violence Strategy Group is encouraging everyone in the region – in schools, businesses and other organisations – to wear a white shirt next Wednesday (May 18) as part of the campaign against domestic violence.
Pink Powers Breast Cancer Research
More than 230 runners and walkers gathered at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park early on Sunday morning
Tackle Flu Clinic To Visit
The annual “Tackle Flu” vaccination clinic, run by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, will visit Cherbourg on Monday, May 23.
March Against Domestic Violence
Mudjimba Women’s Safe House at Cherbourg is inviting the public to take part in two events to raise awareness about domestic violence and support victims.
New CEO At Hospital Service
A new CEO will be taking over at the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service – the regional authority responsible for all the South Burnett’s public hospitals.
Rotary Gifts Pack A Punch
Kingaroy Rotary Club is making life a little bit safer by presenting five defibrillators to organisations located at strategic sites around Kingaroy.
QCWA Unveils A Country Kitchen
South Burnett QCWA members have taken up the challenge of trying to improve the health of local residents by offering a five-part Jamie Oliver-style cooking course in Kingaroy.
Short Course In First Aid
TAFE Queensland South West will be running a short course in First Aid and CPR in Kingaroy on Thursday, May 19.
Peta’s Off To Canberra
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service South Burnett Cluster Manager Peta Rutherford is packing her bags to head to Canberra.
Hope Blooms With Pink Rose
Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is sporting a new pink rose bush ahead of Mother’s Day
Tracey Shares Her Triumphs And Sadness
The South Burnett’s 2016 Relay For Life fundraising campaign was officially launched on Friday morning with an emotional talk by Aussie swimming star Tracey Wickham.
$4.4m Health Project Gets Go-Ahead
A $4.4 million project will create a dental and community health building on Kingaroy Hospital’s grounds
Horan Praises Hospital’s Care
Kingaroy Hospital is becoming “a sought-after place of employment” because of its reputation
