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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.
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23 April 2024
Playgroup for all ages
The playgroup is held from 9.30 am to 10.30 am every second Thursday at the Barcaldine Multipurpose Health Service CHSP Room (HACC), with the next session scheduled for 2 May.
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12 March 2024
Planning for end-of-life care, before end of life
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.
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27 February 2024
Free prep vision screens help detect preventable blindness in Central West kids
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.
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13 February 2024
Freya is Longreach Hospital’s first baby of 2024
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.