Health

Preparations are underway for a new mental health service at Bundaberg Hospital which will will enable suitable mental health consumers to be fast-tracked out of the emergency department or bypass it all together, and access care both from peer workers and mental health clinicians.

Skills and Drills will get kids moving these school holidays and feature a special appearance from the Surfing Scientist.

Sisters Gayle Dilger and Kathy Tobin are encouraging residents to make an Advance Care Plan as part of National Advance Care Planning Week at Bundaberg Hospital.

Patients and surgeons are set to benefit from the new, next-generation surgical equipment at Mater Private Hospital.

The Friendlies’ Director of Clinical Services and Patient Safety, Sandy Blake, will soon travel across the nation to promote empathetic care for patients living with obesity.

Local disability support and service providers are invited to register an interest in this year’s Regional Disability Expo.