Eight new nurse graduates will start their careers with the Central West Hospital and Health Service this week. This year’s first eight graduate nurses will be allocated initially two each to Longreach and Blackall hospitals and the Winton and Barcaldine multipurpose health services. They … [Read more...]
All urgent ED Patients Seen Immediately
Our Health Agency’s Report Card is looking healthy. All Category 1 emergency department presentations across the Central West, which are considered the sickest and most critically injured patients, were seen immediately during December, the latest performance data shows. Central West … [Read more...]
Nutritious Lunch Boxes
Parents are being encouraged to keep their children’s lunchboxes nutritious as schools prepare to return from holidays across the Central West. Central West Hospital and Health Service Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator Lauren Walker says the Health of Queenslanders 2018 report released last year … [Read more...]
Equipment Donation Helps Babies with Jaundice
National charity the Humpty Dumpty Foundation has provided the Longreach Hospital with two specialised pieces of equipment for babies with jaundice - A transcutaneous bilirubin monitor and a bilisoft bed to the hospital totalling about $8000 in value. Central West Health Maternal and Child Health … [Read more...]
Summer Flu Bites Hard – ‘Top Up’ vaccinations
A summer flu resurgence continues to sweep across the state, according to health experts with the number of confirmed cases in December as high of what we saw during the peak of the 2018 influenza epidemic. There’s been 1950 ‘official’ flu notifications in Queensland in December 2018. … [Read more...]
Mental Health Support Available 24/7 Throughout Festive Period
Although the Christmas holidays are often a happy and joyful time, they can actually be a distressing period for many people. Central West Hospital and Health Service Regional Adversity Coordinator Jamie Small says the expense, pressures and expectations of the festive season could make Christmas … [Read more...]
No more plane, train and automobile journeys to Brisbane
Longreach resident Sharon Rose began her treatment at Longreach Hospital on Thursday pleased that it means an end to lengthy travel. Supported by specially trained local staff, as well as expert staff on a video link from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and North Lakes Health Precinct in … [Read more...]
Aim for Healthy Indulgence Over Christmas
You can have your cake and eat a slice too this Christmas – just don’t scoff the whole cake! Central West Hospital and Health Service Dietitian Kate Rose says watching portion size was the best way to enjoy the tasty offerings available at Christmas without overdoing it. “you shouldn’t let one … [Read more...]
Maternity Mental Health Initiative
Central West Health’s maternity and mental health teams have launched a joint initiative to care for women’s mental health from the start or pregnancy and continuing after birth. With about 30% of pregnant women experiencing some form of anxiety during pregnancy, and about 15% who may experience … [Read more...]
Take Care and Avoid a trip to the ED over Christmas
Central West health authorities say a bit of common sense will ensure a safe and happy Christmas and New Year period for everyone. Central West Hospital and Health Service Executive Director of Medical Services Dr David Rimmer says risk-taking behaviour seemed to explode over the Christmas - New … [Read more...]
