Media Releases

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...