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Cancer patient Cheryl Lindsay prepares to receive treatment at L. Rigby Centre at Wonthaggi Hospital. She’s with her Medical Oncologist Professor Mark Shackleton and Registered Nurse Linda Tack.

Caring team supports cancer patients through emotional journeys

Compassionate clinicians are supporting cancer patients through life-changing diagnoses and treatment at Bass Coast Health. The theme of World Cancer Day on 4 February is ‘United by Unique’ and places...
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Melanoma survivor Sharyl Brockett, with her guide dog Daisy, is urging people to have their skin checked for the early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Melanoma survivor urges community to check for skin cancer

A woman who never thought she would get a melanoma at her age is urging the community to inspect their bodies for skin cancer. Sharyl Brockett, a Social Worker at...
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Professor Sonia Grover, Paediatric Gynaecologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, is providing expert healthcare to young people from across the Bass Coast. She’s pictured at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Professor Sonia cares for young people in their time of need

A leader in the field of paediatric and adolescent gynaecology is caring for patients with gynaecological concerns right here on the Bass Coast. Professor Sonia Grover - the Director of...
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Bass Coast Health

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the sub-regional public health service for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires.

As a growing health service, we provide a range of hospital and community-based care. These services are centred on inpatient and out-patient services at Wonthaggi Hospital, community nursing at San Remo, and our Phillip Island Health Hub at Cowes, which offers an Urgent Care Centre, allied health services, pathology and more.

We also offer an expansive range of obstetrics and surgical services, cancer treatment and radiology, and appointments with an extensive range of visiting specialists at Wonthaggi and Cowes.

We are accredited by the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS), are continuing to expand Wonthaggi Hospital and the new Phillip Island Community Hospital is under construction. We will continue to grow to meet the healthcare needs of our rapidly expanding population.

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