Cupcakes For A Good Cause
Kingaroy’s Local Ambulance Committee has been adding a dash of colour into school holidays entertainment with a cupcake decorating stall at Shoppingworld this week.
Hands-On Tips For Healthy Eating
If you have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes, carry some extra weight around your waist or are not as active as you used to be, you could be at increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Local Spotlight On Men’s Health
Kingaroy residents aged between 10 and 55 are being invited to take part in a long-term study into the health of Australian men and boys being undertaken by the University of Melbourne.
Hospital Fundraising All Sewn Up
The Kumbia QCWA branch has stitched together an interesting fundraising idea to help the Kingaroy Hospital.
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.
