Head To Health To Open Soon
A new Federal Government-funded Head to Health service for adults will open in Kingaroy later this year.
4665 Ambulance Hours ‘Lost’: LNP
The LNP Opposition says ambulance ramping statistics across Queensland are skyrocketing with 4665 hours “lost” in the Darling Downs Health region last year alone.
‘Flo’ Idea Floated For Public Hospital
Darling Downs Health are surveying the public about whether a part of the new Kingaroy Hospital should be dedicated to the late Lady Bjelke-Petersen in honour of her contribution to the community.
Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots
There have been more than 6300 cases of the flu so far this year in Queensland, including eight deaths.
Confusion Over Bed Numbers
The LNP State Opposition has produced figures that show the number of beds at three South Burnett hospitals have been slashed, including 28 fewer at the new Kingaroy Hospital.
New Option To Treat Depression
A donation from the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation has made possible a new option for people struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
Second Woman Bitten By Snake
A second woman has reportedly been bitten by a snake in the South Burnett within days.
Cancer Service ‘Under Evaluation’
Darling Downs Health is considering expanding its teleoncology treatment service for cancer patients to the South Burnett.
Ambos Enjoy Morning Tea
Kingaroy LAC hosted its annual morning tea to welcome new paramedics to the local station, and farewell departing members.
April Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be back in the South Burnett next month.
Coffee, Cake And Chat
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free Coffee, Cake and Chat at Ringsfield House.
LifeFlight Gala Takes Off Despite Rain
The threat of heavy rain may have forced a last-minute change of plans, but it didn’t stop the fun at the annual Dinner Under The Stars on Saturday night!
Lives Lived Well Reaches Out
A special get-together was held at Lives Lived Well’s premises in Kingaroy recently.
Medicos Relax After Round-Up
The Red Ant Round-Up – a one-day gathering of medical specialists, GPs and allied health workers – attracted about 140 people to Kingaroy at the weekend.
Vexatious Complaints Target GPs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has warned that vexatious complaints are out of control and damaging the morale of GPs.
Chopper Celebrates 25 Years
Bundaberg’s RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service marked a significant milestone on Wednesday.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Common Cough Medicines Recalled
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has cancelled the registration of some common cough medicines after an investigation into suspected life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery.
UQ Team Develops JEV Vaccine
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
Hospital Offers New Heart Test
A new service at Toowoomba Hospital will stop some patients from having to travel to Brisbane to have a coronary angiogram.
