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.
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.
