Department of Health media releases
11 March 2019 Around 280,000 women skipped free, life-saving breast screen
Only 56 percent of eligible women in Queensland have taken advantage of the free breast screen service provided across the state.
8 March 2019 Free test for tiny ears
This hearing awareness week we encourage new Queensland mothers to take advantage of the Healthy Hearing Program for babies born in Queensland.
8 March 2019 Measles alert for Brisbane and surrounds
Queensland Health has been notified of a person with measles who travelled on an international flight to Brisbane while infectious.
7 March 2019 Stroke kills more women than breast cancer
More women die from stroke compared to men, and stroke is one of the leading causes of death for females in Australia.
22 February 2019 Mums to deliver insights into birthing services
Queensland mothers will provide valuable feedback over the next two months on the state’s maternity services, including what can be improved.
20 February 2019 When scooping your poop could save your life…
It’s free, convenient and saves lives – yet around 60 percent of eligible Queenslanders aren’t completing their bowel screening kits.
18 February 2019 Teens missing out on life-saving vaccines
Parents are being urged to keep an eye out for consent forms and ensure their kids receive their free vaccinations, as the school immunisation program kicks off for the year.
18 February 2019 Summer flu surge continues
Queensland’s summer flu has continued to persist, with unusually high laboratory confirmed influenza cases.
5 February 2019 Sugar, salt, fat – oh my!
Research shows Queenslanders struggle to read and understand food labels sometimes mistaking unhealthy foods as healthy foods.
4 February 2019 Queenslanders cough up $104,000 in smoking fines
Around 400 fines were dished out last financial year to smokers who decided to light up in Queensland smoke-free zones, including bus stops, taxi ranks and ferry terminals.
31 January 2019 Statement from Queensland Health Director-General Michael Walsh
This morning, I provided allegations to a senior eHealth Queensland executive about a potential undeclared conflict of interest regarding an alleged relationship with a staff member involved with the Patient Administration System replacement.
29 January 2019 Help your child overcome those high school jitters
Parents of students starting high school this year are being urged to be on the lookout for signs of anxiety.
24 January 2019 Cook a snag, not yourself
Queensland Health have partnered with Surf Life Saving Queensland to remind Queenslanders about the dangers of too much sun exposure ahead of Australia Day celebrations.
24 January 2019 Queensland parents can help spot the warning signs of bullying
Health authorities are calling on Queensland parents and carers to help spot and respond to bullying this school year by learning to recognise some of the common early warning signs.
11 January 2019 Mad, Bad, Fad Diets
With new year best intentions waning, Queensland Health is reminding people to base their healthier choices on science and steer clear of fad diets.
10 January 2019 Safer and faster emergency healthcare
Queensland’s health system is responding with new and innovative ways that are seeing patients admitted to emergency departments sooner and safer, while getting ambulances back in the community faster.
4 January 2019 Summer flu numbers rising
Queenslanders are being urged to remain vigilant and practice good hygiene, with Summer flu numbers at the highest they have been in the last five years.
3 January 2019 ADIS website a success
Mid last year Queensland Health launched its new Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) website, providing a central point of truth for information and support around alcohol and drugs.
20 December 2018 Heart Valve Bank review shows extremely low to nil risk to patients
An independent, external review into the Queensland Heart Valve Bank, undertaken after four patients received tissue they should not have, has confirmed the risk to patients is extremely low or nil and that no other similar incidents have occurred.
14 December 2018 Get the jab, and curb the spread of whooping cough
Recent outbreaks of whooping cough at schools across the state has prompted health authorities to remind Queenslanders to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date.
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