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19 May 2025
Longreach and Winton staff accommodation projects about to start
Work will start next month on 15 new modular staff accommodation units at Longreach Hospital and Winton Multipurpose Health Service.
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01 April 2025
Cuddle cot donation to Longreach Hospital maternity unit
A generous donation has provided Longreach Hospital’s maternity unit with a cuddle cot to help support families who experience the loss of their baby at birth.
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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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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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01 February 2024
Windorah Health celebrates turning 1, honours beloved family
A new Senior Medical Officer will join newly appointed Director of Medical Services Dr Karyn Matterson at Blackall Hospital early next year.