Health

Today marks 12 months since Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service launched its COVID-19 vaccination program, with 99 per cent of residents having now received their first dose of the vaccine and more than 93 per cent on their second dose.

The Bundaberg Royal Flying Doctor Service base this week marked 20 years of serving the region and has received a welcome surprise which will increase patient comfort in-flight.

Today marks 20 years since the Royal Flying Doctors Service established a base in Bundaberg, offering medical assistance via air to thousands of patients each and every year.

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue will host free First Minutes Matter Trauma Training in Bundaberg to prepare the community for pre-hospital emergencies.

Bundaberg Region residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood, with an additional 150 donations needed in the next two weeks.

Queensland Parliament’s Mental Health Select Committee will hold a public hearing in Bundaberg as part of an inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for residents.