Monthly Support Day For Carers
A Carer Education Support Day is held every month at Orana for family or friend carers of a person with dementia or short-term memory loss.
Hospital Deadline Looming
There is still no good news to report about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, with the June 30 deadline for the hospital’s closure drawing closer.
How’s Your Kidney Been?
South Burnett health workers took to the airwaves last week to spread their message during Kidney Health Week.
Mamma Mia! It’s A Baby!
Yarraman bub Mia Offord made a dramatic entrance at Kingaroy Hospital recently..
Cassy Wins $1000 Bursary
Kingaroy nursing student Cassandra Noonan has won a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).
CTC Wins Family Contracts
South Burnett CTC is celebrating being selected as the provider for two new State Government programs aimed at supporting families in the South Burnett.
Council In Talks With Qld Health
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting that Queensland Health may have a role to play in helping to save the beleaguered South Burnett Private Hospital.
Say G’Day To Some New Faces
Last year Kingaroy got a brand new ambulance station, but what many people may not have noticed is that over the past 12 months the town has also attracted a lot of new ambulance workers as well.
‘We’ll Keep Them Accountable’
Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg came to Kingaroy on Wednesday to explain the recent Federal Budget to local businesspeople … southburnett.com.au took the opportunity to speak to him for the first time since the change of State Government.
Why We Need Our Private Hospital
Bronwyn Marquardt’s personal story about being a South Burnett Private Hospital patient
Josie’s A Positive Example For Everyone
Kingaroy’s incredible Josie Potter is doing it again … riding to raise funds for MS Queensland
Extra Training At Hospitals
A training team has visited Murgon, Cherbourg and Kingaroy hospitals to provide training for staff working in Emergency departments.
$20m Boost For Flying Doctor
One group smiling after the recent Federal Budget is the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Closure Would Be ‘Absolute Disaster’
If the South Burnett Private Hospital closes on June 30 it would be an “absolute disaster” for the local community, says a specialist gynaecologist who has been visiting Kingaroy for more than five years.
Fingers Crossed For Private Hospital
Private health care provider Healthscope will be sending representatives to Kingaroy on Monday to discuss the feasibility of taking over the running of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Mayor Off To Brisbane For Hospital Talks
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be travelling to Brisbane on Wednesday for emergency talks over the fate of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Mayor Gutted Over Hospital Closure
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says he is gutted by Friday’s news the South Burnett Private Hospital will close on June 30
Suicide Prevention Network
Discusses Future Direction
The South Burnett Suicide Prevention Network held a public meeting at the Kingaroy RSL Club on Wednesday night to discuss possible future directions for the group.
Women Urged To Set Health Goals
A free Women’s Health Seminar and Expo was held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning in a bid to woo South Burnett women into a healthier lifestyle.
Second Chance To Tackle Flu
Eligible Cherbourg residents have a second chance to “tackle the flu before it tackles you” when the Darling Downs Public Health Unit visits the town again on Thursday (May 14).
