PA Hospital In COVID Lockdown
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane was placed into immediate lockdown on Friday night after a positive COVID-19 case was detected.
MP Queries X-Ray Delay
A teenage girl had to wait more than four weeks to get the results of a Kingaroy Hospital x-ray, according to Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
D’Ath Responds To Hospital Queries
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has responded to letters from local MP Deb Frecklington in regards to flooding and demolition work at the new Kingaroy Hospital, but questions about staffing levels still remain unanswered.
Toowoomba To Become Vaccine Hub
Toowoomba Hospital and QEII Hospital in Brisbane will become Queensland’s latest AstraZeneca vaccination hubs this week.
Expo Shines A Light On Services
A special Expo which aimed to “fill in the gaps” in knowledge about what disability supports are available in the South Burnett was held at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Sunday morning.
Old Hospital About To Disappear
The demolition of the old Kingaroy Hospital building is about to start.
MP Quizzed Over Hospital Staff
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has quizzed the State Government over staffing levels at three South Burnett hospitals.
Free Course To Target Wellbeing
A free, six-week course focussing on health and resilience will kick off in Proston on Wednesday morning (February 24).
When Will You Get Vaccinated?
The Queensland rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine officially began on Monday with a nurse receiving an injection of the Pfizer vaccine at the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Petition Opposes Quarantine Plan
Toowoomba businessman Clive Berghofer has launched a petition opposing the proposed Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Graduate Midwives Join Hospitals
Sixteen graduate midwives began their careers with Darling Downs Health this week, starting with four days of orientation.
Graduate Nurses Join Hospital
Eighty-eight graduate nurses are beginning their healthcare journey with Darling Downs Health this month – including four at Kingaroy Hospital.
Health Services Rack Up Losses
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service – responsible for all South Burnett public hospitals – was $8.679 million in the red at the end of the last financial year, a report tabled in State Parliament by the Queensland Audit Office shows.
Invitation To Cherbourg Parents
Cherbourg parents and care-givers have been invited to take part in a free “positive parenting” program next week which aims to build on the strengths and resilience of the community.
Perth Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
Queensland Health has declared Perth and some surrounding areas a COVID-19 hotspot.
MP Queries Hospital Demolition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sent a second letter to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, querying what’s happening at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment.
Qld Health ‘Cleaning, Fixing’ Damage
Darling Downs Health has responded to community concerns about stormwater leaks and the demolition process at the new $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Snap Lockdown In Brisbane
A snap three-day lockdown of the Greater Brisbane area was announced by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Friday morning.
COVID Health Alert Issued
A public health alert has been issued for locations across Brisbane following the confirmation that a quarantine hotel worker has tested positive to COVID-19.
New Hospital ‘Looks Fantastic’
The Darling Downs Health executive team and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington inspected Stage 1 of the new Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment on Thursday.
