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...
Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) residential care teams are focused on ensuring residents’ needs come first. BCH has two aged care facilities. Kirrak House is located in Wonthaggi next to Wonthaggi...
Bass Coast Health staff donned crazy socks in support of good mental health among doctors today, Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day. Staff were encouraged to wear colourful and fun socks...
Residents of Griffiths Point Lodge (GPL) residential care facility at San Remo are appreciating recently renovated rooms. One wing of GPL has been transformed so far, including the hallway and...
The Theatres in the new Wonthaggi Hospital now offer patients innovative medical technology thanks to a partnership between Bass Coast Health (BCH) and medical technology company, Stryker. Stryker was awarded...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is grateful to pensioner Winston Parsons for his ongoing donation to the sub-regional health service. While BCH receives public funding, donations from community members, fundraising auxiliaries...
Bass Coast Health paid tribute to its nearly 200 volunteers at a Volunteers Forum at the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club on Friday 19 May. Every National Volunteer Week...
Bass Coast will be celebrating National Reconciliation Week by hosting a Community Forum with two special interactive discussion panels to raise awareness on how to become a champion for reconciliation...
Bass Coast Health is proud to pay tribute to the hard work, skill and dedication of our Nurses on International Nurses’ Day, 12 May. Our Nursing team are wonderfully diverse...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) Board of Directors, CEO, Executives and Staff truly value our wonderful Volunteer Team. We thank our Volunteers every day for their dedication which helps our community...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) has invested in new clinical handsets that are integral to the operation of a safe and sophisticated sub-regional health service. The handsets are used by medical...
Bass Coast Health is proud to celebrate our valuable Midwives on International Midwives Day, Friday 5 May. Our Midwives offer care to families during the ante-natal, birth, post-natal and early...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff have been able to optimise their stroke-response through a key partnership with the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) network. Stroke occurs when blood cannot get to...
The talented team at Bass Coast Health (BCH) has invented a new, nutritious ice-cream for patients and aged care residents on modified diets. The achievement is unique for a health...
