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
$128,000 For Respite Care
Carers in Cherbourg will benefit from a $128,000 Federal Government grant to the Ny-ku Byun Respite Service.
Horse Dies From Hendra
A horse as died from hendra virus on a Brisbane Valley property after becoming unwell over the weekend.
Talks On Hospital Future
Council is currently having discussions with Pulse Health, operators of the South Burnett Private Hospital
A New Era Of Medical Services
The opening of the new Blackbutt Medical Centre next month will mark the end of one chapter of medical services in the town and open an exciting new era.
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.
