More Paramedics On Call For Chopper
Two new intensive care paramedics stationed at Bundaberg Ambulance Station will assist the RACQ CareFlight rescue helicopter service, Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said today.
Help For HACC Providers
Blue Care at Murgon will receive part of $539,1149 in Federal Government funding announced last week for Home and Community Care (HACC) providers in the Wide Bay electorate.
Spate Of Snake Bites Prompts Warning
Queenslanders have been warned to watch their step following a spate of snake bites which have led to emergency medevacs by the RACQ CareFlight helicopter.
Hot Weather Can Be Fatal
With temperatures soaring, RACQ CareFlight Rescue is urging people to take care in the heat.
Jamie’s Kitchen Needs Volunteers
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is seeking volunteers from the local community
Life Expectancy In The South
Burnett: How We Measure Up
If South Burnett residents want to live longer – and have a smaller chance of suffering a potentially avoidable death – they should pack their bags and head to Sydney or Melbourne … or at least to the Sunshine Coast.
Young Mums Have A Say
A group of young mothers – and their babies and toddlers – gathered at the Kingaroy RSL Club this week to share their experiences about giving birth at Kingaroy Hospital.
Local Health Initiatives Get Funding
Several South Burnett health programs and providers have received a funding boost from Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local.
Welfare Groups Band Together For Christmas
Demand for emergency relief has inspired local welfare agencies to work together this Christmas
Did You Have A Bub At Kingaroy?
Families in the South Burnett region will have the chance to help shape the future of birthing services at Kingaroy Hospital.
Chopper Returns To Cherbourg
Emergency helicopters which had to stop landing in Cherbourg could soon be servicing the town again.
Glimpse Into A Healthy Future
The face of health care in the South Burnett could look radically different in the future if ideas being tossed around at present become a reality.
Learn To Cook Jamie Oliver-Style
Bookings have opened for cooking classes at super chef Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen
Local GP Wins Health Care Award
Murgon GP Dr Graham McAllister has been named as Innovative Health Professional Of The Year by Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local.
Asbestos Removed From Hospital
Work has begun to remove asbestos at Kingaroy Hospital as part of a $50.6 million maintenance program across the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.
Baby Airlifted After Swallowing Battery
Parents are being warned of the dangers of button batteries ahead of Christmas after RACQ CareFlight Rescue airlifted a baby boy who swallowed one on the Sunshine Coast on Monday.
Lions Club To Host Health Seminar
The Kingaroy Lions Club will be hosting a free Women’s Health Seminar at the Kingaroy State High Assembly Hall from 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 13.
Arthritis Champions Honoured
Three South Burnett residents have been honoured by the Arthritis Foundation for their dedication to helping local arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers.
Healthy Ears For A Healthy Start
It starts with a runny nose but can end with learning difficulties, behavioural problems and a lifetime of hardship if parents don’t ensure their children’s ears are healthy.
Seminar To Focus On Women’s Health
The Kingaroy Lions Club will be presenting a Women’s Health Seminar, featuring leading Brisbane gynaecologist Dr Philip Hall, in Kingaroy next week.
