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Toowoomba health
Keep up to date with local health news affecting the Toowoomba region and the Darling Downs.
‘Number of bulk-billing services to increase’: Toowoomba doctor
Bulk-billing Medicare services will become more accessible to regional Queensland residents, thanks to tireless advocacy efforts from a Toowoomba doctor. But you’ll have to wait for them.
Meet the nurse you want treating you as you get old
She’s 10 years into her career, but this Darling Downs nurse has committed to improving her craft with an innovative training program for “healthy ageing”.
‘Modern, fun, safe’: Toowoomba twins launch skincare company
After watching their mother battle skin cancer, and in a bid to protect their kids from the same challenges, identical twins from Toowoomba launched their own sunscreen brand.
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Man releases song to raise funds for hospital that saved his life
A Toowoomba man has a released a piece of music with the hopes of raising funds for a Queensland hospital that saved his life.
‘Scrapped and ignored’: City GP advocates for better health service
A large voice in the regional Queensland medical profession has called for better healthcare services after years of the regions being ignored.
16 new midwives join Darling Downs hospitals
In a time where our healthcare heroes are more valued than ever, Darling Downs Health has welcomed 16 new midwives into hospitals around the region.
Government shifting burden of quarantine hubs to the regions
‘It makes sense to shift the returning travellers’ risk from big to smaller communities.’
Rose and croquet luncheon raises funds for much-needed medical equipment
Attendees were treated to an exclusive one-time-only experience with the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.
Sale of historic homestead ensures preservation for next generations
Over the course of its 130 year history, Hamewith has served as a home, as a school for children with disabilities, as a base for the Endeavour Foundation, and then again as a private residence. Here’s what is next.
Stage two is in the works for Toowoomba mental health clinic
The Darling Downs region is the worst region in Australia when it came to suicide rates – and that was before COVID-19 struck.
Making fitness fun: Kid’s classes, Clubbercise and Zumba
A Toowoomba woman and her non-traditional exercise classes are proof you can enjoy yourself while keeping fit.
Get your jab: City GP prepares for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
A Toowoomba GP service has started preparations for the arrival of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was approved for use by the country’s Therapeutic Goods Administration yesterday.
City student develops ‘healthy’ alternative to sweet treat
A 20-year-old university student has reinvented a popular sweet treat, and made it healthier. Here’s how she did it.
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