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19 August 2026
Have a word with your local speech pathologists
Central West Hospital and Health Service speech pathologists are keen to get the word out about their services around the region this Speech Pathology Week.
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18 August 2026
No Safe Amount: Health authorities urge pregnant women to avoid alcohol to protect unborn babies
Central West health professionals are reminding women and families that the safest choice during pregnancy is not to drink alcohol.
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26 June 2026
4th generation at Longreach
Born on 11 June, little Tannum Colin Moulds arrived at Longreach Hospital’s birthing unit with a very special pedigree. Born to Ilfracombe couple Nicole and Ian Moulds, Tannum and his two older siblings, Jaxton, 7, and Phoebe, 5, are the fourth
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31 March 2025
Rural maternity summit in Longreach
Nearly 200 people will attend a rural maternity summit at the Civic Centre in Longreach from 3-6 April, with delegates hailing from throughout Queensland, other states, and New Zealand.
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31 March 2025
Enjoy the Outback but remember your meds
Travellers in Western Queensland are being reminded to carry adequate stocks of their usual prescription medications with them as pharmacies are few and very far between.
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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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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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23 April 2024
Longreach maternity survey
Longreach Hospital Maternity team and Senior Medical Officer Dr Kirsty Symmons.
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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.