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The Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion (WHE) has been designed to service the healthcare needs of the Bass Coast now and for years to come. The monumental, $115m expanded hospital is the...
Wonthaggi’s coal mining heritage has been honoured in the front foyer of the new Wonthaggi Hospital building. A piece of black coal sourced from Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine 22 years...
The Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion (WHE) will eventually offer the community a broad range of additional services. However, it’s important to note that not all of the new hospital areas will...
Bass Coast Health is proud to announce the Acute Ward within the WHE will be known as Kodowlinun (pronounced Ko-dow-lin-um). The name came after the BCH Board of Directors sought...
Best Start is an early years initiative to support families and caregivers to provide the best possible environment, experiences and care for children from birth to age eight. The program...
The plight of children in war-torn Ukraine has touched the hearts of residents at Bass Coast Health’s aged care facility, Griffiths Point Lodge at San Remo. Two compassionate residents -...
When the Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion (WHE) opens to the community in December, Bass Coast Health (BCH) is proud to say consumers will be able to find their way around the...
Bass Coast residents have seized the opportunity to learn more about their local health service at community forums hosted by Bass Coast Health (BCH). Forums have been held at Corinella...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is easing the burden on people whose lives have been upended after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. A comprehensive cancer care service from Wonthaggi Hospital and...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is proud to be helping elderly patients return home from hospital sooner as part of an innovative program. The Geriatric Evaluation and Management at home program...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is seeking nurses who are keen to advance their careers by working in our new Emergency Department at the Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion (WHE). The new Emergency...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) continues to expand the learning opportunities available to staff across the organisation. The growth of BCH’s Learning and Development team has resulted in a greater variety...
A dedicated team of nurses from Bass Coast Health (BCH) is caring for people in their homes, helping them to lead better lives and remain at home for as long...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is proud to be contributing to the training of young doctors while shoring up the organisation’s future workforce ahead of the opening of the Wonthaggi Hospital...
Everyone’s invited to buy tickets for an amazing, fun filled, music filled fundraiser, while supporting growth of services for our local families. Three local businesses – Headlines Hairdressing, The Cape...
As part of planning for the massive task of commissioning the Wonthaggi Hospital Expansion (WHE) and opening the new building, Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff, volunteers and Community Advisory Committee...
A drug overdose can have a devastating impact on a person and their loved ones, with serious health impacts at best and death at worse. On International Overdose Awareness Day...
Bass Coast Health is proud to welcome the arrival of an Emergency Consultant undertaking specialist training in paediatrics. Dr Gargi Kanabar is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency...
Occupational Therapists are receiving even more support to further their learning and careers at Bass Coast Health (BCH). As part of BCH’s actions to expand the learning opportunities available to...
Not all communication disabilities are visible and that’s why people who endure challenges can feel socially isolated. The theme for Speech Pathology Week from 21-27 August in 2022 is ‘Good...