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Bass Coast Health encourages women to prioritise their own health and wellbeing during Women’s Health Week this year. Women are encouraged to be aware of early detection and screening opportunities...
As much as Bass Coast Health’s Physiotherapists enjoy working with patients, one of the most rewarding aspects of their job is getting people out of care and back to their...
Jean Kirkwood’s cancer journey began and continues at Wonthaggi Hospital, highlighting the importance of cancer care being available on the Bass Coast. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance...
There are more than 5 drug-induced deaths every day in Australia and many of those could have been avoided. The devastating impact of a person dying from an overdose has...
Bass Coast Health’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service is delivering an even more convenient service to families after moving to Drysdale Street Kindergarten in Wonthaggi. The new location is...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) offers a comprehensive public dental service to the communities of Bass Coast and South Gippsland to keep everyone’s teeth and mouths as healthy as possible. This...
Bonnie Castle celebrated her 104th birthday this week with a taste of Paris thanks to the team at Bass Coast Health’s Griffiths Point Lodge residential care facility. The Lifestyle team...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) are so proud to praise the many wonderful staff who work in aged care on Aged Care Employee Day - Monday 7 August. Aged Care Employee...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is advancing its participation in clinical trials to give people living in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland greater access to contributing to medical advancements. BCH...
Amy Brusamarello had risen through the ranks of hardware chain Bunnings when she seized the chance to change career and further her skills by joining Bass Coast Health (BCH). BCH...
People who contract COVID-19 are urged to perform a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) as soon as they show symptoms to ensure they have access to anti-viral medication if eligible. Anti-viral...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) was this week fortunate to receive a Cuddle Cot from Melbourne family Kit and Blake Norrish, who raise funds to enable the charity Bears of Hope...
This National Diabetes Week, 9-15 July, Bass Coast Health’s Diabetes Education team is urging people living with diabetes in the Bass Coast to access the support and information they need...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is grateful to have received two very generous and special donations from Wonthaggi Freemasons to better equip the beloved Armitage House palliative care service. One donation...
Bass Coast Health staff were reminded of the importance of being kind to patients and colleagues by the play “What Matters”, presented at Wonthaggi Hospital on Monday. The play was...
The hard-working volunteers of the Inverloch Fundraising Auxiliary have reached their fundraising goal of $60,000 to buy a new ultrasound to assist cancer patients at Wonthaggi Hospital. The ultrasound will...
Architectural plans for the first permanent Wonthaggi Hospital dating from 1913 have been returned home after a surprise find at a church sale in regional Victoria. The meticulous hand-drawn plans...
Nearly 60 people heard about the rewards of a career in health at Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Careers Open Day on Wednesday, 14 June. Students at secondary schools and tertiary...
Incontinence need not be an uncomfortable issue for discussion. This World Continence Week from 19 to 25 June, Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Continence team is reminding the community they are...
Patients with lower acuity illnesses and injuries will be seen faster at the Emergency Department at Wonthaggi Hospital after the new Fast Track unit opened on Monday 5 June. The...