Work To Start Soon On
$2m Hospital Upgrade
Builders will be starting work soon on a $2 million upgrade to Kingaroy Hospital.
Work To Start Soon On
Four New Ambulances For South Burnett
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has officially handed over four new ambulances to paramedics at the Kingaroy, Nanango and Yarraman ambulance stations.
A ‘Shot In The Arm’
Blackbutt’s medical centre complex on the corner of Pine and Coulson streets has been officially opened
Renal Service Expands At Hospital
Four more South Burnett renal dialysis patients will be access care closer to home following an expansion of facilities at Kingaroy Hospital.
Warning About ‘Fake’ Immunisations
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer has warned parents to beware of “fake” homeopathic vaccinations.
Concerns Over Youth Strategy
South Burnett welfare agencies have serious concerns about the Strategy for Youth, released recently by the State Government.
Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital
The Board of Pulse Health has confirmed its intention to continue managing the South Burnett Private Hospital, the South Burnett Regional Council announced this afternoon.
$3.5m Ambulance Station Takes Shape
Kingaroy’s new $3.5 million ambulance station is rapidly taking shape in Kent Street and has just passed an important milestone.
Hospital Talks ‘Progressing Well’
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin says discussions with Pulse Health to continue running the South Burnett Private Hospital are “progressing well”.
A Cracker Of An Idea … Not
The State Government won’t be listening to a recommendation by Young LNP members to reinstate Cracker Night in Queensland.
Concerns Over Child Welfare Report
The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) has welcomed most of the recommendations of the final report into Queensland’s child protection system … but with a number of reservations.
Pulse ‘Highly Likely’ To Run Hospital
Pulse Health CEO Phillipa Blakey confirmed today the NSW-based company is “very keen” to reach an agreement with the South Burnett Regional Council to continue management of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy.
Something For Blokes
Men don’t usually talk about their health … it’s apparently “a bloke thing”.
Pulse ‘Keen To Run Hospital’
South Burnett Council may not have to take over management of the South Burnett Private Hospital after all
Older Women Qualify For Screening
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says more women than ever will have the opportunity to access breast screening through BreastScreen Queensland.
It’s Magpie Time Again!
Magpies will soon be patrolling their territory but a few simple actions could help people avoid or minimise the chances of injury from aggressive birds.
Health Workers Brush Up On Drugs
Do you take five or more medicines a day? Do you know how these medicines interact with each? Does your doctor know? This was the wake-up call that came from a meeting of mental health professionals in Kingaroy last week.
Warning To Parents About Batteries
Queensland Health has issued an alert to parents following the death of a child on the Sunshine Coast at the weekend.
Business Invited To Join
Healthy Eating Campaign
The South Burnett’s “Good Food Choices Program” is back and Council is calling on food businesses in the South Burnett region to become involved.
Legionella At Four Local Hospitals
Testing has detected legionella bacteria in water samples at four South Burnett hospitals
