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Latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates

West Moreton Health staff praised for dedication (28 August 2020)
Staff, patients and visitors to wear PPE in Greater Brisbane hospitals (25 August 2020)
COVID-19 case identified in Ipswich (20 August 2020)
Public Health Alert: West Moreton and Brisbane South (31 July 2020)
West Moreton residents have access to five fever clinics for testing (22 July 2020)
One new case of COVID-19 (18 June 2020)
Queensland COVID-19 statistics
One new case of COVID-19 in West Moreton (19 May 2020)
Roadmap to easing restrictions (16 May 2020)
Big thank you to West Moreton Health staff (7 May 2020)
West Moreton Health Heroes combatting the COVID-19 crisis (29 April 2020)
Patients urged to attend healthcare appointments (15 April 2020)
West Moreton Health expands intensive care unit capacity (14 April 2020)
Kindness during COVID-19 (2 April 2020)

29 October 2020

Sitting up at night, watching her 16-month-old baby sleep, Rachel Edwards is just like any other mum. The only difference is, without Mrs Edwards and ...

Lived experience of mental health offers hope of recovery

21 October 2020

Understanding the feelings of helplessness that can come with caring for someone during a mental health crisis has equipped Anne Jenkins with a unique ...

26 bed ward artist impression of Oncology Ward

Service demand and population growth addressed in Ipswich Health precinct

16 October 2020

West Moreton Health will soon provide more care to local residents as projects continue to roll out on time and on budget as part of the Master Plan ...

West Moreton team wrap around breast cancer patients

12 October 2020

Meet the team of health professionals who wrap around West Moreton women during investigation, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Multilingual Healthcare Rights Initiative

12 October 2020

In line with our strategic priority to delivery equitable, person-centred care and support diverse and vulnerable communities, West Moreton Health ...

Cuddle Cot offers precious time to families after stillbirth

07 October 2020

The legacy of a baby girl who was stillborn at birth will have a lasting impact on West Moreton families in their time of need.

Health partners unite to transform breast cancer care

06 October 2020

A pilot study to transform follow-up care for women after breast cancer surgery could revolutionise care for women in the West Moreton region.

West Moreton Health Heroes celebrated

01 October 2020

West Moreton Health is celebrating its many health heroes as part of a Queensland-wide initiative to thank the health workforce for their contribution ...

Lung transplant recipient breathes new life into future plans

22 September 2020

Lockyer Valley lung transplant recipient Paul Palin is happy his life is “going to the dogs”. Earlier this year, after a diagnosis of idiopathic ...

Telehealth tripled at West Moreton Health to extend care

16 September 2020

VIDEO conferencing technology is helping West Moreton Health expand its reach and provide more care closer to home.

Julian's Key helps bridge communication gap

11 September 2020

Bridging the communication gap between people with a disability and their healthcare providers is a priority for West Moreton Health, no more so than ...

Queensland duo lend weight to mental health response

01 September 2020

West Moreton’s leading mental health researchers will fly the flag for Queensland in Australia’s first mental health think tank.

Inaugural role to champion health of First Nations people

31 August 2020

A new chapter for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health advancement has started at West Moreton Health.

West Moreton Health staff praised for dedication

28 August 2020

They may be behind masks and gowns, but West Moreton Health’s “undercover” staff are being praised for their hard work on the frontline. Chief ...

Staff, patients and visitors to wear PPE in Greater Brisbane hospitals

25 August 2020

Queensland Health has announced increased use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in its hospitals impacted by the recent COVID-19 cluster. From ...

COVID-19 case identified in Ipswich

20 August 2020

A massive contact tracing, testing and quarantining operation is underway after an Ipswich resident yesterday tested positive to the novel coronavirus ...

Launch event for the new BreastScreen van

New BreastScreen van expands vital service in West Moreton

19 August 2020

A new BreastScreen van for West Moreton is bringing welcome relief to women from Gatton in the west to Springfield in the east. The ‘Wattle’ van was ...

New website to connect people to care in time of need

08 August 2020

A new website to connect people to end-of-life care services and support has launched, in a first for West Moreton.

Breastfeeding support available for West Moreton mums

04 August 2020

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.

Public Health Alert: West Moreton and Brisbane South

31 July 2020

A Public Health Alert has been issued for locations in the West Moreton and Brisbane South area in relation to today’s (31 July 2020) confirmed case ...

Works start on the $91 million new Mental Health Unit at Ipswich Hospital

28 July 2020

Early works have begun for the new $91 million, 50-bed Acute Mental Health Unit (AMHU) to be built at Ipswich Hospital.

DonateLife Week 2020 is 26 July to Sunday 2 August.

Double organ transplant recipient encourages families to DonateLife

27 July 2020

Ipswich double organ transplant recipient Alise Minogue is making the most of life and very grateful for her “second chance”, thanks to organ donation ...

West Moreton residents have access to five fever clinics for testing

22 July 2020

West Moreton Health staff, our partners and the community have done an outstanding job together since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and this has helped ...

Project manager and architect appointed for new Acute Mental Health Unit

28 June 2020

West Moreton Health has appointed project managers Aurecon and architects Hassell to deliver a new 50-bed Acute Mental Health Unit (AMHU) to be built ...

Hospital and newspaper go a long way back

27 June 2020

Just as Ipswich Hospital stopped using paper and went digital last year, The Queensland Times has stopped printing its newspaper to become a solely ...

What it's like to have pre-eclampsia - Emily shares her story

24 June 2020

At 37 weeks pregnant, Queensland woman Emily and her GP agreed she’d had a textbook pregnancy. Nearly ready to give birth, having had a healthy, happy ...

COVID-19 restrictions help reverse flu case trend

23 June 2020

The number of people testing positive to influenza has nose-dived in the past two months, in a rare seasonal trend linked to COVID-19 restrictions.

Gatton Hospital urging families to discuss end-of-life plans

22 June 2020

Lockyer Valley widow Tina Bawden is thankful for the support her husband Victor received from Gatton Hospital staff in his final days. Mr and Mrs ...

Cribb House continues history of protecting against outbreaks

22 June 2020

The humble exterior of Ipswich Hospital’s Cribb House defies its historic role in disease outbreaks past and present.

Queensland has 1 new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) today

One new case of COVID-19

18 June 2020

Queensland has 1 new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) today, a person who returned from overseas and was in quarantine when a positive test was returned ...