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19 May 2026
Cutting edge research into Motor Neuron Disease begins in Toowoomba
Researchers on the Darling Downs will begin work on cutting-edge techniques to improve the early detection and diagnosis of people with motor neurone disease (MND).
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15 May 2026
Nurses celebrated as leaders in care and community impact
Nurses across the Darling Downs have been recognised this week for their vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care, with International Nurses Day celebrations shining a spotlight on the profession’s impact on community health.
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05 May 2026
Midwives honoured as Darling Downs Health celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Excellence in maternity care was front and centre across Darling Downs Health, with outstanding midwives recognised as part of International Day of the Midwife celebrations on 5 May.
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01 May 2026
Midwifery mentors shaping maternity care across the Darling Downs
A new generation of midwives is being nurtured across the Darling Downs, thanks to a Queensland Government-funded Midwifery Clinical Facilitator Program that is strengthening maternity services and building a sustainable regional workforce.
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27 April 2026
Triple maternity milestone for Stanthorpe Hospital
Stanthorpe Hospital has celebrated a significant local milestone, with three babies born within hours of each other in one day, highlighting the strength of its Midwifery Group Practice and regional maternity services.
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16 April 2026
Local midwifery leader appointed Chair of Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch
Darling Downs Health midwifery leader Karen McDonald Smith has been appointed Chair of the Australian College of Midwives Queensland Branch, recognising her depth of clinical expertise and long standing advocacy for woman centred care.
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07 April 2026
Darling Downs Health recognised nationally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternity care
Darling Downs Health has been named a 2026 Every Week Counts Collaborative Champion for its outstanding work to improve maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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03 March 2026
New midwifery graduates join the Darling Downs
A brand-new cuddle bed at Toowoomba Hospital’s Oncology Unit is bringing comfort and connection to end-of-life care.
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24 February 2026
Culturally sensitive care enables connection to Country
A brand-new cuddle bed at Toowoomba Hospital’s Oncology Unit is bringing comfort and connection to end-of-life care.
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23 February 2026
Toowoomba Hospital Oncology Unit receives cuddle bed
A brand-new cuddle bed at Toowoomba Hospital’s Oncology Unit is bringing comfort and connection to end-of-life care.
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20 February 2026
A year of safe, responsive, and future proofed healthcare in Tara
Tara Hospital has paved the way for improved rural healthcare, one year on since the facility opened its doors.