A surge of patients seeking emergency care kept Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff busy over the Christmas and January holiday period. Holiday-makers and local residents sought medical attention at BCH’s...
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...
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...
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...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) has welcomed this morning’s announcement by the Victorian Health Minister that BCH will join the Bayside Local Health Service Network, along with Gippsland Southern Health Service...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) has been recognised for contributing to the enhancement of stroke care across Australia. BCH recently received a certificate of achievement for outstanding contribution to the Australian...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is partnering with major Melbourne health service, Alfred Health, in an innovative secondment program. Registered Nurses from Alfred Health have been working at BCH’s Wonthaggi Hospital...
Patients and visitors to Wonthaggi Hospital can now enjoy a bright, colourful and captivating mural in the courtyard of Kodowlinun acute ward. The mural, entitled Manna Gum Retreat, was painted...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) thanks the local community after they raised $31,000 for a camera for the early detection of prostate and bladder cancers. The funds were raised at the...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) applauded staff for their dedicated service, at the public health service’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 5 December. BCH celebrated 41 staff who had served between...
The South Coast Water Partnership is committed to making tap water the drink of choice across Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Together with its nine dedicated partner organisations, the Partnership...
Local schools and outside of school hours care (OSHC) are promoting nutritious and delicious food and drink options for students through their involvement in Vic Kids Eat Well. Vic Kids...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) was thrilled to be named the Premier’s Medium Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards in Melbourne on 19 November. Acting BCH...
Volunteers and staff were overjoyed by the community’s support of the Bass Coast Health Ladies Auxiliary held at Wonthaggi Hospital on Saturday 9 November. The annual fete in the Stirton...
During Perioperative Nurses Week from 10-16 November, Bass Coast Health (BCH) is celebrating the skilled and expert Nurses who are helping to bring quality surgical services to the people of...
With World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Bass Coast Health (BCH) is proud to now have an expanded team of Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDE). CDE Upmajit Kaur recently joined the...
The incredible residents at Bass Coast Health’s residential aged care facility, Griffiths Point Lodge, are once again stepping out of their comfort zones to take part in the United Nations’...
Alison Treloar is grateful for the personal care she received while undergoing treatment for breast cancer at Bass Coast Health (BCH). “The staff at BCH have been amazing. I think...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) offers Allied Health professionals many opportunities to work in a variety of settings with a wide range of client groups. On Allied Health Professions Day on...
Bass Coast Health’s Board of Directors has announced the resignation of its longstanding CEO Jan Child. During Jan’s eight year tenure, she has been instrumental in driving the growth and...
