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.
SMS Prompts For Patients
Patients with appointments to a range of public outpatient clinics in the South Burnett will receive SMS reminders of their appointment times from next month.
Meals On Wheels Hits The Road
Meals on Wheels Kingaroy has hit the highway and is now supplying frozen meal deliveries to Yarraman, Blackbutt, Benarkin and beyond.
Anti-Vaccine Groups ‘Should Be Stopped’
Groups that spread anti-vaccination messages should be stopped and “sanctioned”, the president of the Australian Medical Association Dr Steve Hambleton told reporters yesterday.
RHealth To Steer Truckies
In A Healthier Direction
RHealth has been successful in obtaining funding to conduct a program aimed at improving the health of truck drivers in the South Burnett.
Medicare Local Celebrates First Birthday
Darling Downs South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Medicare Local celebrated its first birthday last week.
Farewell To Farrhome
Friends, relatives, staff and former residents gathered at Farrhome recently for a farewell morning tea
Meals On Wheels Relies On Its Volunteers
Some new volunteers have joined Meals on Wheels Kingaroy which is boosting the morale of the group plus all the people throughout the South Burnett whom they assist with their friendly food service.
A Long Look At Country Life
Five medical students who have signed up to take a “long look” at the South Burnett received a warm welcome at a community meet’n’greet held in Kingaroy this week.
Huge Effort By Junior Rangers
Cherbourg’s Junior Police Rangers yesterday put their heads together and raised “$1100 and counting” for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.
