Health

Demand Prompts $11m Upgrade

Demand Prompts $11m Upgrade

Toowoomba Hospital has responded to Opposition claims this week of up to seven-hour “ramping” times, with some statistics of its own.

Ramping Times ‘Unacceptable’

Ramping Times ‘Unacceptable’

Some patients waited almost seven hours last year while “ramped” at Toowoomba Hospital, figures distributed on Tuesday by the LNP Opposition reveal.

Hospital Expands Specialist Service

Hospital Expands Specialist Service

South Burnett residents requiring specialised urology services will now be able to stay closer to home thanks to the expansion of the Specialist Outpatient Department at Kingaroy Hospital.

Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley

Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley

Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.

Morning Tea Drums Up Interest

Morning Tea Drums Up Interest

South Burnett Care hosted an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” fundraiser in Kingaroy on Thursday morning, but it was also a great way to have some fun.

Open Minds To Run Service

Open Minds To Run Service

Not-for-profit organisation Open Minds has been selected as the service provider for the new Head To Health site in Kingaroy.

Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty

Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty

The recent suspension of Kingaroy GP Dr Isabella Jonsson from practising for three months will have a “catastrophic” impact on the community, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Chemo Needed Years Ago: MP

Chemo Needed Years Ago: MP

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement South Burnett residents will soon be able to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital, but says the State Government has been dragged “kicking and screaming” to the decision.

Focus On Avoidable Heart Disease

Focus On Avoidable Heart Disease

Healthcare workers and medical professionals will have the opportunity to learn more about rheumatic heart disease at free clinical education sessions in Kingaroy and Murgon this week.

Chemo To Start Soon In Kingaroy

Chemo To Start Soon In Kingaroy

The long-awaited desire by cancer patients to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital – rather than travel to Toowoomba or Brisbane – looks set to become a reality next month.

GP Suspended For Three Months

GP Suspended For Three Months

Kingaroy doctor Isabella Jonsson has been suspended from practising for three months, the second time she has faced disciplinary proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Aged Care Funding Boost ‘Fantastic’

Aged Care Funding Boost ‘Fantastic’

Southern Cross Care Queensland – which operates Castra in Murgon and Karinya in Nanango – has welcomed the Federal Government’s aged care funding announced in Tuesday night’s Budget, but says rural and remote communities cannot be forgotten.

It’s Time To Get A Flu Shot

It’s Time To Get A Flu Shot

South Burnett residents are being urged to protect themselves against the winter influenza season by organising to get a flu vaccination now.

4665 Ambulance Hours ‘Lost’: LNP

4665 Ambulance Hours ‘Lost’: LNP

The LNP Opposition says ambulance ramping statistics across Queensland are skyrocketing with 4665 hours “lost” in the Darling Downs Health region last year alone.

‘Flo’ Idea Floated For Public Hospital

‘Flo’ Idea Floated For Public Hospital

Darling Downs Health are surveying the public about whether a part of the new Kingaroy Hospital should be dedicated to the late Lady Bjelke-Petersen in honour of her contribution to the community.