Central West Hospital and Health Service in Longreach, Queensland | Community organisation

Central West Hospital and Health Service

Locality: Longreach, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4652 8000

Address: 139 Eagle Street 4730 Longreach, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.centralwest.health.qld.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Severe dehydration can have potentially fatal consequences. If someone you know is showing these signs, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Very quick breathing and a fast heart rate is another of the signs of severe dehydration..

24.01.2022 Central West Health is proud to acknowledge and celebrate #NAIDOC2020. Always Was, Always Will Be. is the theme this year and recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We also take this opportunity to thank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Central West and nationally for their wisdom and guidance, as we continue to work together to improve health outcomes for all.

23.01.2022 Welcome to day two of Queensland Mental Health Week. #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

23.01.2022 Zero COVID-19 cases again this week across the Central West. Thanks everyone for adhering to our health advice, keep up the great work. Remember to: - Social distance; every place, every situation, every day - at least 1.5 m apart... - Test, test, test; if you have even one of the symptoms please act immediately - Stay home if you are unwell - Maintain safe hygiene; hands and all of the surfaces that you touch - Have the COVIDSafe App on your phone; this will speed up the contact tracing process in event of a positive case. You can locate a health facility near you https://www.health.qld.gov.au/centralwest/menu/coronavirus See more

22.01.2022 We will start the week with a water pic as part of the Show us your Central West photo series. This was taken at the recent Longreach Fire Trials. Thanks photographer, you reminds us of the important things in summer - big sprinklers and good friends!

22.01.2022 Your Central West Hospital and Health Service General Practice is available for skin checks. You can find your nearest: https://bit.ly/353nIEl

22.01.2022 Day five of Mental Health Week provides a top tip - take the time to keep learning! #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

21.01.2022 Tuesday tip from Queensland Mental Health Week - connect more. #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

19.01.2022 Queensland Mental Health Week starts today! Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing. QMHW encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. The week also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help see...king behaviours when needed. This year’s theme is Take time for mental health. #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

19.01.2022 This is one of the signs of dehydration.Severe dehydration can have potentially fatal consequences. If someone you know is showing these signs, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. If someone faints or has little or no urine, it can be a sign of severe dehydration.

18.01.2022 Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, so getting the Cervical Screening Test every five years (formerly known as the pap smear) is an important way for early detection. Learn more about the importance of screening, here: http://cancerscreening.com.au/cervical/ Della, our wonderful Women's and Sexual Health nurse will be holding an information stall on Thursday (19 November) outside Iningai Arcade, Eagle Street from 12 pm - 1 pm. She will be there to... answer any questions you may have. For more information please contact 4652 5500.

17.01.2022 The new Blackall Hospital opens for patients tomorrow! If you require Emergency Department services today (and up to 6 AM tomorrow), please go to the old hospital. From 6 AM tomorrow (Wednesday 25 November), please go to the new hospital. Signs will direct you to the correct location.

17.01.2022 The new Blackall Hospital is open!

16.01.2022 Take time to connect during Mental Health Week. Top tip on day six of Queensland Mental Health Week! #QMHWTakeTime

14.01.2022 This urine chart can help you to check for signs dehydration when you're super busy during the holiday season. Keep up the H2O for all members of the family, on top of all other festive season drinks.

13.01.2022 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we will pause to remember. RSL Longreach Sub Branch RSL Barcaldine Sub Branch

12.01.2022 COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone in Australia and help protect against severe illness. Find out more at Queensland Health https://www.qld.gov.au//protect-you/covid-19-vaccine/about

12.01.2022 Rebuilt in 1922 following a fire, Winton Hospital included the nurses quarters, kitchen and dining room, women's toilet block, men's private ward, women's private rooms, outpatients dispensary and operating theatre. Pictured here in 1925. #ThrowbackThursday #Winton... : QldPics - https://bit.ly/385kPRw

11.01.2022 Happy first of Summer, Central West Queenslanders! Great time for a spot check. Your nearest General Practice: https://bit.ly/353nIEl

11.01.2022 Queensland border opens to NSW and Vic at 1 AM tonight. From 1 AM on Tuesday 1 December there are no longer hotspots in New South Wales and Victoria and border restrictions change. From this time, you only need to apply for a Border Declaration Pass if in the last 14 days you have been in a hotspot or overseas and didn’t fly into Queensland when you arrived in Australia.... For more information about tonight’s border changes visit https://www.qld.gov.au//border-restrictions-1-december-2020 For a list of the remaining South Australian hotspots https://www.qld.gov.au//c/current-status/hotspots-covid-19

09.01.2022 Free school vaccinations Meningococcal ACWY. One of the vaccines your year 10 student will receive this year is for Meningococcal ACWY. The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is administered in one dose. ... Central West Hospital and Health Service delivers the Meningococcal vaccine as part of the School Immunisation program. Your school will keep you informed. For more information about the Queensland School Immunisation Program and catch-up vaccinations, visit https://vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au//children-and-a/

09.01.2022 You've probably heard the term 'herd immunity' a lot recently, especially in regards to vaccination, but do you know what it actually means? We reach 'herd immunity' when enough people are immunised to stop or slow the circulation of the disease. This reduces the likelihood of infection, which then affords protection for people who can’t be vaccinated. You can find out more about COVID-19 vaccines, including herd immunity at https://www.qld.gov.au//protect-you/covid-19-vaccine/about

09.01.2022 Today's tip for mental health and wellbeing is to show kindness. Such a simple thing, and so powerful. From everyone at Central West Hospital and Health Service, we wish you kindness every day. As health care professionals, kindness is front-of-mind in everything we do! #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

08.01.2022 Welcome to our virtual tour.

08.01.2022 Longreach emus are pretty popular with photographers, and rightly so! Thanks to Nicole, Health Information Officer for the 'Show us your Central West' pic. #OurCentralWest #CentralWestHealth #OurHome #ShowUsYourCentralWest

07.01.2022 Getting healthy can have an significant positive impact on your mental health. Your GP can help you to reach your health goals. #QMHW #QMHWTakeTime

05.01.2022 Keelen Mailman, Bidjara Traditional Owner, carried out a traditional smoking ceremony at the new Blackall Hospital and General Practice yesterday. It was wonderful to see Keelen carry out a smoking ceremony cleanse at the outdoor seating area, and prepare the space for the very bright future that lay ahead. The Blackall Hospital opened for patients today at 6 AM.

04.01.2022 To all our Central West Health colleagues, the Longreach Brolga Girl Guides have sent you a wonderful message! Thank you Longreach Brolga Girl Guides

02.01.2022 Skin checks are available at your nearest General Practice. Please don't be a statistic. Information on your nearest GP: https://bit.ly/353nIEl

02.01.2022 Hey you we think you're great for helping us to spread important health messages to the community and beyond Today is #WorldComplimentDay, so now it's your turn! Send a compliment someone's way, it'll be great for their mental well being and yours too.

02.01.2022 One day to go! It's important to adhere to health advice for this event, so please remember if you are feeling unwell, stay home. You can also view the event as we livestream it on our Facebook page.... For attendees, please arrive from 8.30 AM for COVID-19 requirements (you can use your smart phone for a paperless check-in), ahead of the 9 AM start.

01.01.2022 To mark the beginning of Queensland Mental Health Week tomorrow, the Muttaburra community are invited to come along to the Memorial Hall for a free health expo focusing on mental health and wellbeing. #QMHW

01.01.2022 Friday 20 November - Central West Queensland communities can share the celebration as we open the new $20.11 million Blackall Hospital and General Practice. Check out our news page for further information about the project. https://bit.ly/3lSfrsi... Information about the 20 November event will be available soon.

01.01.2022 Be prepared for the heat. As you are no doubt aware, severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to affect large parts of western and south-western Queensland over the coming days. Community members are strongly urged to look after their own health and safety and to check in on those family, friends and neighbours who may be more prone to heat-related illness to make sure they are okay.... These include the elderly, infants, overweight and obese people, pregnant and breastfeeding women and people with some pre-existing health conditions. If you’re working outside, be sure to take precautions to ensure you keep cool. For instance, work for 1520 minutes, then rehydrate and cool off for 510 minutes before resuming. But if at all possible, avoid working outside while the current heatwave conditions persist. Drink plenty of fluids and don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink drink regularly throughout the day unless you have a specific condition and are under doctor’s orders to restrict fluid intake. Urine colour is a good guide to hydration it should be clear to light straw-colour, not dark or gold. Please see the guide below. And remember, never, ever, leave children, or animals, or anyone, unattended in cars in the heat. Temperatures can rise very rapidly and can be fatal in a surprisingly short period of time.