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25.01.2022 Today our teams in Augathella and Charleville got together to celebrate Queensland Health Heroes Week! This week has been dedicated to all our Health Heroes for helping keep our communities healthy and COVIDSafe. Thank you for all that you do every day. ... #HealthHeroesWeek #howweconnect #communities #southwest

25.01.2022 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. 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. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #heateave

24.01.2022 Today is World Patient Safety Day. No one should be harmed in health care and across the South West we have a number of assurances in place to ensure our patients’ are safe. These include: - We have implemented and embedded patient risk assessments which help us plan individualised care in partnership with the consumer and their loved ones. These are led and informed by evidence based practices that aim to mitigate risk and ultimately keep our patients safe i.e. Falls, pr...essure injury. - We monitor and measure performance against evidence based best practice principles/ processes/ standards and other peers, with the aim of continual improvement. - We have a strong focus on training and performance accountability in regards to role request , mandatory training. - We foster an open and transparent reporting culture that ensures we are learning from events that occur, with the aim of prevent harm of others. Safety of health workers has a significant impact on safety of patients and in view of this, the theme of the day is Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety highlighting the safety of health workers as a prerequisite for safe patient care. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

24.01.2022 With the weekend just around the corner it is easy to start thinking about eating out or getting take away instead of cooking at home. Healthier.Happier have put together some tips to help you make healthy cooking at home simpler and easier! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

24.01.2022 Please if anyone in your family is feeling unwell or showing any symptoms of COVID-19, the current advice from Queensland Health is to get tested. Even if symptoms - such as a cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, fatigue or a runny nose are mild. Lets work together to keep everyone in our communities COVIDSafe! #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

23.01.2022 Its State of Origin Time! Who are you cheering for tonight the NSW Blues or Qld Maroons? Across the South West we have some die-hard fans from both camps so good luck to both teams! ... Wherever you are watching the game, enjoy and stay COVIDsafe!! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

23.01.2022 It doesn’t matter if you’ve given up cigarettes for four days or four years, your body benefits right away when you stop smoking. As soon as you quit smoking, you earn the right to call yourself a non-smoker. We would love to hear your quit story with us in the comments section. ... People who are thinking about quitting will find your stories inspiring and motivating. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

21.01.2022 Staying active is great for our physical and mental wellbeing. Will you go walking or for a horse ride this weekend? Or maybe you have a day’s gardening planned? Please tell us what you love to do and send us a photo!! ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

20.01.2022 Happy Thursday across the South West! Please enjoy the August 2020 edition of Pulse. Inside this edition you will find: * New Pathology Tracker for COVID-19 * SWHHS COVID-19 First Nations Response... * Introducing Aboriginal Liaison Officer Lane Brookes * Celebrating Indigenous Children * World Breastfeeding Week * Cunnamulla Film School * Charleville Supports Skin Cancer Research * Communicating with Confidence * Learning and Development Team Shifts to Virtual * Working for Queensland Survey 2020 * Annual Staff Awards Nominate a Colleague Today * South West’s New Sexual and Women’s Health Nurse * Embracing Technology PLUS MUCH MORE.. You can check out the latest edition by visiting our: SWHHS Website https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/news/the-pulse/ Please share with your friends and family! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

20.01.2022 Jan Saunders is the South West Hospital and Health Service's #SWspirit recipient for the month of September. #SWspirit is a regular initiative to recognise staff who exemplify the organisation’s spirit through living our values in the way they work every day. Jan has been a Home Care Worker for the Charleville District Home Care Service for approximately seven years.... During this time, Jan has shown herself to be a wonderful advocate for her clients always giving 110% of herself. Nothing is too much trouble when it comes to ensuring that her clients stay healthy and are supported to live in a clean and comfortable environment. It is obvious to anyone who knows Jan how much she loves the work she does. Her bubbly personality is very much appreciated by her clients and she is always ready with a cheery greeting and interest in her clients’ lives. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, some of Jan’s clients have not been able to visit their families or have family drop by, however she has gone out of her way to ensure that special occasions are celebrated and acknowledged in some way. Thank you Jan for embracing South West Hospital and Health Service values and demonstrating quality, compassion, accountability, engagement and adaptability in everything you do. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

20.01.2022 Our staff have taken over 12 million steps in the first week of our 10,000 Steps Challenge!! That is an average of 7,990 steps per person per day! This is a great achievement!! This is more than the entire six weeks of the last challenge. ... This year we have more great SWHHS staff who have joined the challenge and the comradarie amongst the teams has kept them motivated, engaged and kicking goals!! Here we have Team Captains from St George: Robyn Brumpton - Courageous and Active Hikers Micheal Wilson - Catch Us If You Can Dr Josie Pearson - The Inclusives #10000steps #10000stepschallenge #howweconnect #southwest #communities

19.01.2022 Have a specific plan on how you are going to achieve your resolution If your goal is to be ‘healthier’ try planning to ‘go for a 30 minute walk after work each day’ or ‘eat 1 more serve of vegetables per day than I currently do’ and write these down on something you walk past each day. This way you can keep track of your goals!! ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

19.01.2022 Hello Monday! Wishing you a great week ahead Our annual South West HHS awards are being held later today! This year is a little different.... All our facilities will join virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions however we are still very excited to say thank you to all our staff and congratulate the winners of this year’s awards! Keep an eye out to see who the winners are later tonight! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

19.01.2022 Help keep our mob safe. Check out this fortnightly newsletter https://www.health.gov.au//coronovirus-covid-19-resources- Please stay up to date with key COVID-19 information and updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households and communities.... Remember if you are feeling unwell you need to get tested! #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

18.01.2022 If you've been in Victoria on or since 21 December or are experiencing ANY COVID-19 symptoms, even if very mild, please get tested right away. We are in this together and need to work together to keep our communities safe. Symptoms include:... cough sore throat shortness of breath runny nose fever (or history of fever) fatigue loss of taste or smell diarrhoea vomiting or nausea To find your closest testing location, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing You can also visit our bot to find your closest testing location http://qld.health/TestLocator And please see below our clinic times across the South West #howweconnect #southwest #communities

18.01.2022 It's World Mental Health Day! -Close to 1 billion people have a mental disorder -Depression is a leading cause of illness & disability -1 person dies every 40 seconds from suicide... -3 million people die every year due to harmful use of #MoveForMentalHealth: Let's invest! #worldmentalhealthday #howweconnect #southwest #communities

17.01.2022 Are the kids looking for something delicious to cook? Try out this delicious banana and blueberry bread! Have it for breakfast, morning or afternoon tea or dessert! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

17.01.2022 Hello Monday! Wishing you a great week ahead As we prepare to say farewell to the old Roma Hospital everyone is invited to share historical pictures of the hospital to remember an age-old building that surely has many personal connections for our past and present staff and community. Please share and tag us in our old photos you have! ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #romahospital

17.01.2022 Thank you to everyone across the South West for helping keep our communities #Covid-free and #Covid-safe. Remember if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, even if they are mild, please get tested. Cough... Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Fever (or history of fever) Fatigue or Loss of taste or smell #howweconnect #southwest #communities

16.01.2022 Nothing matters more than your health. If you’re feeling unwell please get tested! Check out the video below to see how easy it is to find out all the information you need! Together let’s keep #COVIDSafe and stay healthy!... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

16.01.2022 Be prepared for the heat 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. 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. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #heateave

16.01.2022 Telehealth is a great way to access health care services from your home if you can’t make it to your appointment. Please keep up to date with your health checks and make an appointment today if you are feeling unwell. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

16.01.2022 As restrictions continue to ease across Queensland we need to remember to keep practicing good hand hygiene! It is super important to keep your hands clean to ward off nasty germs so please clean them regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser. And when you want to say hello to someone, rather than shaking hands, wave!! ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

16.01.2022 Today is R U OK?Day It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Especially during these new and different times, we believe it is imperative for us all to check in with our loved ones and make sure they are ok. ... So please ask someone today RUOK? For more information please visit www.ruok.org.au #howweconnect #southwest #communities

16.01.2022 If you’re in Charleville today, there are many of our South West HHS staff out and about supporting RUOK? We have information at the Deadly Choices RUOK? Day stall in the Main Street so pop by and say hi! RUOK? Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. So please ask someone today RUOK? and remember there’s more to say after you’ve a...sked RUOK? For more information please visit www.ruok.org.au #howweconnect #southwest #communities #theresmoretosay #ruokday #ruokeveryday

15.01.2022 Can you believe that we have made over 43.65 million steps in the past three weeks?! Here we have Team Mitchell Machines’ top steppers Rose and Gerry Bahre and their dogs. Well done! ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe See more

15.01.2022 As coronavirus restrictions ease, we still need to follow the current restrictions maintain social distancing and good hygiene. Stay home if you’re unwell and contact your doctor about getting tested. Check out the latest advice and together, let’s be #COVIDSafe. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

14.01.2022 South West HHS are warming up and approaching the start line for our 10,000 Step Challenge! Starting on 14 September 2020, teams will be counting their steps, aiming for at least 10,000 a day. We are calling on the community to get behind your family and friends who are taking part in the challenge. Our 10,000 Steps challenge organiser, Rohan Bollan from Healthy Communities team, has been involved with the Surat Rats Local’s social tennis held Wedne...sday evenings and said It’s a great way to meet others, have fun and be more physically active. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

14.01.2022 Short on time and only have 15 minutes free to exercise? Don't let that stop you from getting active and looking after your health and mental wellbeing a quick workout is better than no workout! Here are some quick ways you can get active if you're short on time:... Go for a short run or walk near your home or workplace Do a mini workout Do a few stretches or yoga poses Crank up the music and dance to a couple of your fave tunes #howweconnect #southwest #communities

14.01.2022 Thank you South West We have been overwhelmed by the resilience and dedication of our communities and staff over the past few difficult months. The messages of gratitude, acts of generosity and words of encouragement are powerful affirmations for our teams of dedicated doctors, nurses, clinical and support staff, and volunteers. ... So much has changed the world around us, our communities, and the places in which we work and call home. Life in the midst of COVID-19 has sparked fear, frustration and anxiety. But nothing is more important than keeping patients, families and each other safe during the pandemic. To express our gratitude to all of you, some of our staff and community leaders have put together a thankyou video. https://vimeo.com/435959236 Please enjoy, share and pay it forward by saying thank you to someone who has gone above and beyond during these challenging times. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

14.01.2022 Today is Global Hand Washing Day - a day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of hand washing with soap as an effective and and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives! Thank you to everyone across the South West for helping us remain COVIDSafe by maintaining good hand hygiene and social distancing! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

13.01.2022 This afternoon we celebrated our wonderful staff and thanked them for their commitment and dedication to helping people from across our beautiful South West. The winners of the categories were: Quality Jade Vickers (pictured with Dr Adam Coltzau reviving her award) Adaptability Melinda Brassington... Compassion Vicki Graham Accountability Alicia Murray Engagement Nicky McKellar Community Volunteer Award Keith Codrington CAN Chair St George Jim and Jill Baker Kathryn Avery (pictured) Board Chair Bruce Albeck Congratulations to all our staff for delivering quality healthcare to the South West. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

13.01.2022 Our teams are ready and on the move. We can’t wait for everyone to move into the new Roma Hospital once completed. Even our resident emu has already moved and settling into his new home. ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

12.01.2022 Across the South West, Community and Allied health Services are working in partnership with families to grow healthy and happy kids. Contact your local Hospital health service if you would like to discuss your child’s development. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

11.01.2022 Now in its 25th year, Planet Ark's National Recycling Week (9-15 November) provides an important opportunity for councils, workplaces, schools and individuals to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and build trust in recycling. This year's theme is 'Recovery - A future beyond the bin'. Reducing our waste not only keeps valuable materials out of landfill it also benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our need for new mate...rials. Reducing and reusing can also save you money at home and in the workplace!! This recycling week, what will you commit to doing to reduce or reusing? #howweconnect #southwest #communities

11.01.2022 Our staff are so excited about the new Roma Hospital they wanted to share what it means to them. Learning and Development Team’s Leanne Raatz (pictured fourth from left with her South West HHS Learning and Development team) - The new Roma Hospital embraces two new simulation training rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and in partnership with Clinical Skills Development Service Brisbane we have access to high fidelity mannikins which will allow staff as learn...ers to participate in simulated patient care scenarios. This new system will allow SWHHS learning and development team to reach across the South West and allow live streaming of scenarios and training sessions to the broader Health care providers across the SWHHS. The excitement of now seeing this new state of the art facility is now real and we cannot wait to let staff see what we can now provide in this learning space. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #HealthHeroesWeek

11.01.2022 This week is Queensland Mental Health Week - QHMU! Looking after your mental health and well-being is just as important as keeping active and staying healthy! Continuing from last year, the theme for 2020 remains Take Time for mental health.... Research and the Queensland Government’s Dear Mind initiative - shows there are six simple actions we can take to improve our moods, build resilience, and boost our mental wellbeing. Take time to get healthy Take time to keep learning Take time to show kindness Take time to connect Take time to take notice Take time to embrace nature Please support wider efforts to boost mental wellbeing in Queensland communities by promoting mental health discussion, raising awareness of mental health issues, reducing stigma, and encouraging people to seek support. To find out what is happening in your local area and the contact details for event organisers, visit the events page at www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au #howweconnect #southwest #communities

11.01.2022 Keep your mob safe and look out for each other. It is Queensland Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is once again Take Time for mental health. It is a timely reminder to check in and connect with your mob and make sure they are ok #keepyourmobsafe Looking after your mental health and well-being is just as important as keeping active and staying healthy!... We are all in this together! #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

11.01.2022 This week has been dedicated to our Health Heroes so we will be sharing some of our wonderful and dedicated staff from across the South West HHS over the coming days. Today we would like to introduce Bruce Albeck. Bruce’s peers descirbe him as a ‘highly valued and respected member of our staff and community at large’.... Bruce is the man behind the beautifully kept Wallumbilla Community Clinic. He creates and maintains the aesthetically pleasing workplace for his colleagues and the community of Wallumbilla, Yuleba and Jackson and surrounds who utilise the Clinic. Bruce loves the community he lives and works in and will always go that extra mile assisting with community projects or helping those in need while asking for nothing in return. Thank you Bruce you truly are a Health Hero! #HealthHeroesWeek #howweconnect #southwest #communities

10.01.2022 Smoking damages your lungs and other parts of your body, and it makes you more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. It is the right time to quit smoking for a safer and better health. Looking after your mental health and well-being is just as important as keeping active and staying healthy!... Get outdoors this weekend, eat fresh fruit and and remember to stay connected with your loved ones! Give them a call and send them a virtual hug if you can’t be with them. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

10.01.2022 Get tested for COVID-19 if you are showing symptoms and then stay at home until you get your results and are symptom free. Our Pop-Up Drive-Through COVID-19 Screening Clinics will continue to provide free, no appointment necessary testing for local residents and visitors. Contact your local GP or health clinic or visit one of our drive-through clinics during the opening times as listed in the weekly schedule below.... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

10.01.2022 Nothing matters more than your health, so keep up with your regular medical checks and dental appointments. Our Oral Health Team will be travelling to: Cunnamulla - 26 to 30 October Quilpie - 2 to 5 November... Mitchell - 2 to 6 November We are taking bookings for new and returning patients. Please contact 1300 215 659 today. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

10.01.2022 Happy Wednesday across the South West! Please enjoy the September 2020 edition of Pulse. Inside this edition you will find: - COVID-19 and our First Nations People... - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer Introducing Carmel Baker - Seeds of connection grow wellness for women - Women’s Health Week with Helen Murray - RUOK? Day 2020 - Telehealth and Connected Care Program on trial in Charleville - Jamie’s Ministry of Food in Roma - Statewide collaboration helps end-of-life patients - Everywhere you look - Health Heroes Week - Staff awards Staff awards go virtual for 2020 - Clinician Leadership Programs for 2020-21 And the new Roma Hospital Here we come!!! PLUS MUCH MORE.. You can also check out the latest edition by visiting our: SWHHS Website https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/news/the-pulse/ SWHHS QHEPS Page https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/swest/news/the-pulse Please share with your friends and family! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

10.01.2022 Happy Wednesday across the South West! Please enjoy the October 2020 edition of Pulse. Inside this edition you will find:... South West First Nations COVID-19 response update Telehealth Week celebrated across the South West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers and Health Workers Take time out for mental health After 40 years, Colleen says goodbye Walking works wonders during mental health week A USQ partnership under the microscope in Cunnamulla and Charleville 10,000 steps to healthy staff Operational Staff Week celebrations Preparing for emergencies across the South West Want to quit smoking or know someone who wants to? PLUS MUCH MORE.. You can also check out the latest edition by visiting our: SWHHS Website https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/news/the-pulse/ Please share with your friends and family! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

09.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day. It is a day of special significance to all Australians, commemorating the loss of Australian lives in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. ‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:... Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.’ #howweconnect #southwest #communities #remembranceday

09.01.2022 What are you up to this weekend? Tell us where you love to visit across the South West. It could be your favourite hiking trail, picnic spot, or even your favourite place to drive. Remember it is still so important to practice social distancing when out in public!... Let’s stay COVIDSafe across the South West! We’d love some photos please!

08.01.2022 Today marks the start of Queensland Health Heroes Week - a week dedicated to our Health Heroes. To celebrate this we will be introducing some of our staff from across the South West HHS over the coming week. Health Heroes Week is a dedicated week for everyone to say thank you to those who have contributed toward keeping our communities safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.... This is an excellent opportunity to thank not only our frontline workers, but all of our staff for their tireless commitment and efforts in response to the pandemic, including those who have continued to support their teams with the business as usual workload while others have been seconded out. Today we are introducing some of our wonderful staff from Westhaven. You all do a great job and we can’t thank you enough for helping protect our most vulnerable. If you know a Health Hero who you would like to thank please tag us in your post! #gratitudecard #HealthHeroesWeek #howweconnect #communities #southwest

08.01.2022 The first telehealth consultation in the new Roma Hospital has occurred today!! Mr Kim Ruru was delighted to be the first telehealth patient in the new hospital and said that the technology was ‘amazing’. Janell Lobb, CN Telehealth, supported Mr Ruru during the session and Dr Gareth Ansell, the Mater Public, was the providing doctor and was very happy to be providing the first telehealth to the new hospital! ... A very special way to end Telehealth Week 2020! Next time you talk to your health professional ask about your next appointment being via Telehealth! #howweconnect #southwest #communities #newromahospital #telehealthweek

08.01.2022 Perinatal anxiety and depression are common health conditions that affect people who are expecting or have recently had a baby. Mums, dads and non-birth parents can all get perinatal anxiety and depression, so it's important to know how to seek out help if you or someone you know needs it. Read more in Queensland Health’s latest blog below ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

08.01.2022 Looking for some inspiration for a new salad for the family to try? Look no further than the Healthier.Happier website. They have put together some delicious recipes to try now that Spring has sprung! https://www.healthier.qld.gov.au/food/recipes/... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

08.01.2022 Thank you Sharon for your Health Hero shout out for one of our South West HHS staff Nerida Caden! This week has been dedicated to our Queensland Health Heroes. If you have a Health Hero please give them a shout out this week! #healthheroesweek #southwest #howweconnect #Communities

08.01.2022 Tomorrow is RUOK? Day This years theme is ‘there’s more to say after RUOK? So take the time today to find out how you can get ready to ask someone you know if they are ok. ... There are some great tips about getting ready to ask and how to ask at www.ruok.org/how-to-ask #howweconnect #southwest #communities #theresmoretosay #ruokday #ruokeveryday

08.01.2022 With the weekend coming up, please remember we still need to follow the current restrictions, maintain social distancing and good hygiene, staying home if you’re unwell and contacting your doctor about getting tested. Check out the latest advice and together, let’s be #COVIDSafe. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

07.01.2022 READY, STEP, GO! Today, we start our 10,000 Steps Challenge! 210 participants in 19 teams across our SWHHS will aim to walk 10,000 steps every day.... Some helpful tips from our Healthy Communities team include taking a lunchtime walk, organising a standing or walking meeting and keeping track of your steps a low step count will inspire you to get moving. Help us to encourage our staff by letting us know some helpful suggestions or words of encouragement in the comments below. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #10000stepchallenge

07.01.2022 A big virtual, social-distanced high five to everyone across the South West! Let’s keep working together and keep up the good work! Thank you to everyone across the South West for helping keep our communities #Covid-free and #Covid-safe. ... Remember if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, even if they are mild, please get tested. Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Fever (or history of fever) Fatigue or Loss of taste or smell #howweconnect #southwest #communities

07.01.2022 Stay connected with your loved ones and look after your health and wellbeing. As we celebrate Queensland Health Mental Week please reach out to family and friends, connect and check in on them. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

06.01.2022 Today is Odd Socks Day and a number of our staff across the South West are donning odd socks! Can you guess who has taken part from the below pics?? (we will include the full length pics at 630pm tonight! Are you doing all you can to remove the stigma around mental health? It’s still one of the biggest barriers to seeking help. ... We are in this together! Wear a pair today and help raise awareness of the prevalence of mental health issues. #OSD2020 #howweconnect #southwest #communities

06.01.2022 It going to be another hot one this weekend. Don’t forget: Drink water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Take a bottle with you always. ... Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, older people or pets in cars. Keep cool. Plan ahead. Check in on others Remember to stay COVIDSafe maintaining physical distancing and no sharing of bottles #howweconnect #southwest #communities

06.01.2022 We love celebrating the efforts of our staff across the South West! And with Health Heroes Week starting tomorrow we thought we would kick start things by showcasing how many of our Roma Hospital staff have gone above and beyond in their roles recently! Thank you to all our staff for helping deliver quality health care every day to our South West communities. ... Thank you to all our Health Heroes! #HealthHeroesWeek #howweconnect #southwest #communities

06.01.2022 It is important we all take care of our mental health and wellbeing. Talk to your doctor or visit the Head to Health website headtohealth.gov.au for links to trusted Australian phone and online services support. #howweconnect #communities #southwest

05.01.2022 With temperatures rising, chances are more kids will be playing indoors to stay cool. Please be mindful of any toys or devices with lithium batteries as these are easy for little ones to find and swallow. Please take care. ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

05.01.2022 Hey you mob! Happy New Year and welcome to 2021! You might have heard about the recent cases of the COVID-19 virus also known as the Corona virus around our country. South West Health Services are here to help and support you by having a dedicated team that will be out and about in your community to yarn with you about: - Protecting yourself and your family from the flu and COVID-19... - How to keep your mob safe by washing your hands and having good hygiene - What to do if you think you may have COVID-19, including where to go and what to do - Why it’s important to maintain social distancing and what happens if one of your mob needs to be evacuated and quarantined. If you have any symptoms of a cold or the flu at all, no matter how mild, then it’s important you get tested for COVID-19. South West Health Services have pop up clinics and to save time call ahead and find out when and where you can go to get tested. And remember, keep washing your hands and social distance where you can! South West Health Services are here to help! #keepyourmobsafe #communities #southwest #howweconnect

05.01.2022 Ever wondered where you can go to find health services close to home? The online platform Access My Healthcare includes every available health service in South West Queensland, by location and date range. This means you can go online and find an up-to-date list of services in, or nearby, your community. ... You can either download the app from the App Store or text ‘accessmyhealthcare’ to 0488 884 151 to receive a download link. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

05.01.2022 Wishing you a great week ahead Our staff and our communities can’t wait for the new Roma Hospital to open very soon!! We’ve lived through several years of planning and preparation; managed droughts and floods along the way; and have been able to bring this important capital project to life amidst COVID-19.... Stay tuned for more information on the new Roma Hospital every week!!! #howweconnect #southwest #communities #romahospita

04.01.2022 As this year’s RUOK? Day comes to a close we thought we would share how our team at St George recognised the day. https://youtu.be/todPKhrnvZM RUOk? Day is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. ... For more information please visit https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #howweconnect #southwest #communities #theresmoretosay #ruokday #ruokeveryday

04.01.2022 Our staff and our communities can’t wait for the new Roma Hospital to open. South West is fast becoming known as a leader in rural and remote healthcare, and this advanced clinical environment will further place us as the place that health looks to for breakthroughs in rural and remote healthcare. We would love to hear how excited you are too in the comments below! ... Check out some pictures below of the old Roma Hospital entrance and the new entrance and one of our old courtyards and one of our new courtyards! #howweconnect #southwest #communities

03.01.2022 Looking for a delicious alternative with sweet potato? Try out this recipe from Country Kitchens! They have some great recipes the whole family will love on their page!... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

03.01.2022 Queensland Health has added two additional symptoms to the COVID-19 symptoms list. If you're experiencing ANY of the symptoms listed below, come forward, get tested for COVID-19 and then stay at home until you get your results. #howweconnect #southwest #communities

03.01.2022 September is Dementia Awareness Month, and this year's theme 'You are not alone' was chosen by consumers who often tell Dementia Australia that a diagnosis of dementia can be an isolating and lonely experience due to a lack of understanding, education and awareness about the condition. Over the coming weeks we will share details of Dementia Action Week (21 to 27 September). For more information please visit https://www.dementia.org.au... #howweconnect #southwest #communities

02.01.2022 It is so important that we keep our communities and mob safe. If you are feeling unwell please contact your GP or health clinic to get tested. Let’s keep the South West COVIDsafe. ... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

02.01.2022 Use a visual tool to display and reflect on your progress! Like the one below Recognising your hard work is valuable for your long-term success. Each day you walk your 30 minutes, shade in a box on the map.... #howweconnect #southwest #communities #keepyourmobsafe

02.01.2022 Today we would like to acknowledge one of our South West HHS cooks, Greg Purvis, from Charleville as part of Queensland Health Heroes Week. Greg always goes above and beyond in his role. His commitment, dedication and true passion for his job always shines through and he has showed that he is accountable in any situation he is put in to help out and engage with staff and the community we serve. It is not only the frontline staff who need to be thanked during Health Her...oes Week as it takes all of us to work together to keep our communities safe! So let us join together and thank all of our staff for their tireless commitment and efforts in response to the pandemic, including those who have continued to support their teams with the business as usual workload while others have been seconded out. #howweconnect #southwest #communities #HealthHeroesWeek

02.01.2022 Throwback Thursday with the old Roma Hospital. As we approach an end of an era with the opening of the new Roma Hospital in sight we thought we would share some historic photos from the old hospital. If you have some you would like to us to share please send them through! ... #newromahospital #southwest #howweconnect #communities

02.01.2022 Have you picked your odd socks yet? Today is Odd Socks Day! By wearing a pair, you’re making a commitment to think about the way you talk about mental health. 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health issues in any year, but just over a quarter will actively engage a support service. Share the Odd Socks Day message and help Australians with mental health issues land on their feet. ... This Odd Socks Day, wear a pair and learn more at grow.org.au/oddsocksday #OSD2020 #howweconnect #southwest #communities

01.01.2022 TODAY is World Sepsis Day! Sepsis can be caused by pneumonia, abdominal infections, skin or soft tissue infection, urinary tract infection, meningitis, and more - these are the most common sources of sepsis Sepsis affects 47 to 50 million people a year, at least 11 million die. 1 death every 2.8 seconds. But there is an upside: #Sepsis is the most #preventable cause of death worldwide! For more information please visit www.worldsepsisday.org #stopsepsis #savelives #howweconnect #southwest #communities