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14 November 2024
Helping deliver two generations
In her 37 year nursing career, including 29 years as a midwife, Longreach Hospital Acting Director of Nursing Sue Bardon has built up some broad experience. And that includes helping deliver two generations of babies.
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11 October 2024
Cuddle bed donated by Elders and the Belinda McGowan Foundation
Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) will receive a donation of a cuddle bed, thanks to the generosity of Elders and The Belinda McGowan Foundation.
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03 October 2024
Looking after your mental health
Central West residents are being urged to take the opportunity of this year’s Mental Health Week from 5–13 October to take stock of their mental health and look after others.
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20 September 2024
A year of achievements for Central West Health
Central West Hospital and Health Board Chair Jane Williams said the health service had many achievements to celebrate during the 2023–2024 financial year.
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06 September 2024
Tele-chemotherapy chair donation by Barcy senior rugby league club
Patients at Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service now have a comfortable new chair to use while undergoing tele-chemotherapy, thanks to the Barcaldine Sandgoannas Rugby League Club.
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08 August 2024
Nine new nurse graduates join Central West Health
Nine new nursing graduates have started work with Central West Hospital and Health Service this week (5 August) and undertook orientation at Longreach.
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16 July 2024
New midwifery consultant
A new Clinical Midwifery Consultant Educator, Liz Taylor, has started at Longreach Hospital to provide support for the Central West Hospital and Health Service’s maternity service.
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18 June 2024
Warning over gastro outbreak in Longreach
Health staff are helping manage an outbreak of gastroenteritis in a childcare centre in Longreach.
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16 May 2024
Blackall Show health presence
The Central West Hospital and Health Service partnered with James Cook University to host a health screening and mental health information and awareness stall at the recent Blackall Show.
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10 May 2024
Getting ready for the Birdsville Bash and Races
Health authorities are putting plans in place to keep people safe in the small outback town of Birdsville during the annual influx of thousands of visitors for the Big Red Bash and the iconic races.