Cherbourg Added To Hospital Website
Cherbourg residents will be able to gain a greater insight into the performance of the local hospital with the addition of Cherbourg Hospital to Queensland Health’s Hospital Performance website.
Going Green For Autism
The South Burnett Autism Support Group is urging local residents to go green for a night to help raise funds to improve educational outcomes for children with autism in the South Burnett.
Medicos Attend Local Conference
South Burnett surgeon Dr Russell Milkins was a guest speaker at the Kingaroy Primary Health Care Education Conference last weekend.
Medical Records Going Electronic
People across the South Burnett, Darling Downs and South West Queensland are being encouraged to sign up for their own personally controlled electronic health record as part of Australia’s new eHealth network.
Local MP Welcomes Budget
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the 2013-14 State Budget handed down last night has focused on economic growth, rebuilding and making the South Burnett more resilient.
Trainees Looking For Trainees
Four Kingaroy State High School students are looking for “victims” (or willing participants!) who are keen to improve their health and fitness.
It’ll Be Alright … And It Was
It was a cold night – and numbers were down on last year’s event – but organisers were still happy with the special community concert held in Kingaroy on Sunday night promoting health and well-being.
Fundraising Is Cruising Along
The “Kingaroy Cruisers” campaign to raise funds for MS Australia is speeding up, with the launch of a special raffle and cash from other fundraisers starting to roll in.
At Risk Offered Rabies Vaccine
Queensland Health has identified 10 people who have had contact with horses near Allora on the Southern Downs who were euthanased after contracting lyssavirus, a virus similar to rabies.
New Face On Health Board
All directors – including South Burnett councillor Cheryl Dalton and Kingaroy businessman Terry Fleischfresser – have been reappointed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Board.
Lethal Bat Virus Found In Horse
Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined a property on the Southern Downs after a horse tested positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) – the first time that this has been recorded.
Locals See Red Over Kidney Disease
Kingaroy renal unit nurses will be getting behind Kidney Health Week (May 23–June 1) by dressing in red and inviting residents to learn more about kidney health at a special education morning tea.
Cooking Made Easy
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE has organised “Cook For Life” classes at Kingaroy and Cherbourg to encourage local residents to learn how to prepare quick, easy and healthy meals.
Curtain Falls On A Tragic Saga
Almost seven years ago, a 25-year-old woman lay motionless in the back seat of a car at Cherbourg while her frantic partner tried to get help for her at Cherbourg Hospital.
Federal Government Won’t Force Fluoridation
The Federal Government will not force the South Burnett Regional Council to reintroduce fluoridation despite calls by a peak health group to do so.
Medicos To Meet At Highfields
Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local is inviting health practitioners from across the South Burnett to attend a weekend of clinical education and networking at the “Healthy Connections” weekend in Highfields on May 11-12.
Radio For Eyes (and Ears)
Cherbourg radio station 4UM (Us Mob) is stretching its reach, branching out into video production.
Hospital Service Recognised
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) Board Chair Mr Mike Horan has presented 10 Kingaroy Hospital staff with certificates and badges in recognition of their long and dedicated service.
Detailed Plans To Be Drawn
Up For Hospital Makeover
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service Board has given the go-ahead for more detailed plans to be drawn up for a makeover of Kingaroy Hospital’s cramped Emergency Section.
Petition Handed To Local MP
Benarkin mother Betty Day today presented Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with a petition containing 1233 signatures seeking support for better mental health services in Queensland.
