Health

Mater staff awarded for service

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg staff Gayle Knickel, Monica Mooney and Leo Mulkearns have been recognised for their contribution and service to the health sector.

Local women encouraged to get eyes checked

New research from Specsavers has found that women in the Bundaberg Region are skipping routine eye checks, with almost 40,000 locals potentially not looking after their eye health.

Wide Bay HHS recognises excellence

A number of Bundaberg based Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service staff have been awarded excellence awards including Tamara Olive

Activities to mark Mental Health Week

There are a range of events and activities on offer across the region as part of Queensland Mental Health week, which runs from 8 – 16 October.

Q Fever vaccination encouraged

The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is urging residents who work with animals to get vaccinated against Q Fever, with 11 cases recorded in the region this year.

Experiences shared for Mental Health Week

Bundaberg Regional Council is encouraging residents to foster conversations and break down barriers and stigma around mental health as part of the Our Stories Our Community campaign.

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