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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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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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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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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
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.