Media Releases

The Emergency Department (ED) in the new Wonthaggi Hospital has been welcomed by patients and staff after its first month of operation. Everyone has appreciated the first purpose-built ED to...
Bass Coast Health (BCH) takes pride in working with our community to deliver optimal healthcare to the residents and visitors of Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Our Community Advisory Committee...
Bass Coast Reconciliation Network – News Release The Bass Coast Reconciliation Network invites the community to join us in commemorating the lives of Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheenner, two Tasmanian Aboriginal men...
The latest service has opened in the new $115m Wonthaggi Hospital. The Acute Ward, which cares for medical and surgical patients, opened on Level 3 of the new hospital on...
The newest Midwife at Wonthaggi Hospital has demonstrated that healthcare workers can achieve fulfilling careers at Bass Coast Health (BCH). Maddi Carew recently gained registration as a Midwife after completing...
Bass Coast Health is proud to announce Adeline Grace Crowder of South Dudley is the first baby born at Wonthaggi Hospital in 2023. Adeline was born at 9.20am on Tuesday...
Cancer patients in the Bass Coast will benefit from an advanced training program to be undertaken by a senior Physiotherapist at Bass Coast Health. Michelle McMahon will complete the EX-MED...
Bass Coast Health is proud to now offer the community new private rooms for the provision of counselling for alcohol and other drugs. Our knowledgeable Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellors...
PCR testing sites at Bass Coast Health (BCH) will cease on Friday, 30 December 2022. This is in line with national changes to COVID testing arrangements and follows reduced demand...
Locals and visitors to the Bass Coast region can rest assured the team at Bass Coast Health (BCH) is ready to attend to their urgent medical needs this summer. BCH...