Former resident and jockey Cheryl Rogers felt the support of hundreds, when punters turned out for the Bulls and Barrels charity rodeo in Roma last weekend. A crowd of over 600 got involved in the action at Bassett Park, but the real fighter is Cheryl who has been battling cancer since she … [Read more...]
Local sights set on better health
Eight locals are optimistic about their optical health after receiving sight-saving cataract surgery in Roma on the weekend. The group from Charleville were among sixty to visit a team of medical specialists who visited the Roma to deliver surgery to sixty Indiengous and Torres Strait … [Read more...]
Local stroke victim back in action – Charleville Plus More
Morven's Wilma Currie was admitted to Toowoomba hospital last year after suffering a stroke and broken hip in September, and instead of having to complete her rehabilitation far away in a city hospital she was brought a bit closer to home. Wilma's family fought for her to be transferred to Roma … [Read more...]
CWAATSICH Calendar for January – Charleville Plus More
Take a look at the CWAATSICH Calendar of events and activities for January 2016. Please note that a few services require you to call the office to make an appointment. Date Event/Activity GP Daily Call to make an appointment. Dr. Julia Fielding PLEASE … [Read more...]
How to stay on the diet bandwagon
It’s said time and time again that we are our own worst enemies when it comes to losing those extra kilos and trying to stick to a wholesome diet. This is especially true when the holidays swing round and we suddenly get very lazy! The gym becomes non-existent and Christmas leftovers and New Year … [Read more...]
Cancer facilities to relieve travel burdens on South Westpatients
A project to increase the cancer care facilities at public hospitals in Charleville, Roma and St George will be left in the capable hands of Charleville Nursing Unit Manager, Nicky McKellar. The expansion of services will take place over the coming months and aims to alleviate travel burdens on … [Read more...]
Update – 6th Community Pharmacy Agreement
Pharmacists will be able to offer discounts on prescription medicines valued at $18.9 billion due to an overarching reform package focused on Australians continuing to get access to affordable medicines when and where they need them now and into the future. Minister for Health the Hon Sussan Ley … [Read more...]
Charleville Legionella risk minimal
Water supply to the Charleville Hospital will be cleaned after traces of Legionella bacteria was found in some taps. Public health physician for the South West Hospital and Health Service Dr Penny Hutchinson reassures the community that traces of Legionella bacteria found in some taps at … [Read more...]
Public warned of potentially lethal drug possibly in circulation
Police are issuing a warning to the community of a potentially lethal drug which may be in circulation in Australia. Paramethoxymethamphetamine or PMMA is a drug closely related to PMA (paramethoxymethamphetamine) and often misrepresented as MDMA or ecstasy. Both PMA and PMMA have been referred … [Read more...]
Improved Ambulance Techniques Good News for Queensland
The newly-appointed Parliamentary leader of the LNP, Health Minister Lawrence Springborg, visited frontline ambulance officers to view progress on the roll-out of new, specialised QAS services. Mr Springborg met officers in an ambulance station, where new services and techniques have helped … [Read more...]
