Dalby Hospital

Overview

Dalby Hospital is a rural healthcare facility serving the township of Dalby and surrounding communities in Queensland’s Western Downs region. With approximately 60 beds, the hospital provides emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, dialysis, and outpatient services. Operating under Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, Dalby Hospital serves a population of approximately 15,000 people in this agricultural and energy production center. The facility underwent significant redevelopment in recent years, enhancing its emergency department, operating theaters, and ward areas. Dalby Hospital offers allied health services, community health programs, and specialised clinics including antenatal care and chronic disease management. The hospital maintains connections with larger facilities in Toowoomba and Brisbane through established referral pathways and telehealth capabilities. Dalby Hospital plays a vital role in this regional center located approximately 210 kilometers northwest of Brisbane, providing comprehensive healthcare services to this important agricultural and resource region.