Tender Awarded For Hospital Design
John Holland has been awarded the tender to lead the design stage for the new $1.3 billion Toowoomba Hospital, which will be built at the Baillie Henderson site.
Simple Test Could Save Your Life
The majority of Queenslanders simply throw away the free – and potentially life-saving – bowel cancer screening tests when they arrive in the mail.
Free Service Supports Seniors
A free service to help older Australians connect with helpful local services is now operating in the South Burnett.
Skin Clinics Target Heart Health
“Healthy Skin, Healthy Heart” clinics have been held at Cherbourg and Murgon this week, creating awareness around the connection between skin and heart health.
Demand Prompts $11m Upgrade
Toowoomba Hospital has responded to Opposition claims this week of up to seven-hour “ramping” times, with some statistics of its own.
Ramping Times ‘Unacceptable’
Some patients waited almost seven hours last year while “ramped” at Toowoomba Hospital, figures distributed on Tuesday by the LNP Opposition reveal.
$586m Boost For LifeFlight
The State Government will spend an extra $586.1 million on the LifeFlight aeromedical service over the next 10 years.
Hospital Expands Specialist Service
South Burnett residents requiring specialised urology services will now be able to stay closer to home thanks to the expansion of the Specialist Outpatient Department at Kingaroy Hospital.
GP Practice To Close Down
Rumours the Kingaroy Medical Centre in Youngman Street was about to close have been confirmed.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
Morning Tea Drums Up Interest
South Burnett Care hosted an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” fundraiser in Kingaroy on Thursday morning, but it was also a great way to have some fun.
Open Minds To Run Service
Not-for-profit organisation Open Minds has been selected as the service provider for the new Head To Health site in Kingaroy.
Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty
The recent suspension of Kingaroy GP Dr Isabella Jonsson from practising for three months will have a “catastrophic” impact on the community, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Chemo Needed Years Ago: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement South Burnett residents will soon be able to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital, but says the State Government has been dragged “kicking and screaming” to the decision.
Focus On Avoidable Heart Disease
Healthcare workers and medical professionals will have the opportunity to learn more about rheumatic heart disease at free clinical education sessions in Kingaroy and Murgon this week.
Chemo To Start Soon In Kingaroy
The long-awaited desire by cancer patients to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital – rather than travel to Toowoomba or Brisbane – looks set to become a reality next month.
GP Suspended For Three Months
Kingaroy doctor Isabella Jonsson has been suspended from practising for three months, the second time she has faced disciplinary proceedings in the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
GPs Call For End To ‘War On Drugs’
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called on politicians to end the “war on drugs” and act to save lives.
It’s Time To Get A Flu Shot
South Burnett residents are being urged to protect themselves against the winter influenza season by organising to get a flu vaccination now.
May Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett next month.
