News

25 October 2023

Unleashing the power of movement to benefit mental health

Jason Simpson, our dynamic Director of Physiotherapy at Bundaberg Hospital, spills the beans on how exercise isn't just about reps and sets, but a mental health game-changer too!

25 October 2023

Celebrating our values champions: 2023 Excellence Awards finalists revealed

We are thrilled to unveil the finalists for the 2023 Excellence Awards at Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS). This year's nominations broke all records, with close to 250 peer nominations received, making it the most nominated year in our

23 October 2023

Empowering swallowing assessment: Introducing FEES at Hervey Bay Hospital

We are delighted to share some exciting news from the Speech Pathology Department at Hervey Bay Hospital. We have recently introduced a cutting-edge service known as Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, or FEES for short.

28 September 2023

WBHHS Health Hero - Rachel Humphreys

I support staff to feel more confident to recognize, respond and refer adults, children and family members at risk of, suspected and or experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

28 September 2023

BreastScreen shines a light on early detection this October

As October approaches, we stand on the cusp of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer. We're proud to kickstart this critical conversation,

28 September 2023

Empowering women's health: Accessible care options for our community

Surprisingly, only two-thirds (67.5 per cent) of women aged 25-74 years in our local community participate in cervical screening. This is despite our region having one of the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in Australia, with around 190

28 September 2023

National Child Protection Week- where we start isn’t where we finish

As we recognise Child Protection Week, WBHHS’s Child Advocacy Teams are reminding us of the role we can play in keeping children safe and well - whether that be as workers, as individuals, as community members and as volunteers.

28 September 2023

Barnyard bliss: Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm visits Maryborough Hospital

In September, Maryborough Hospital had the pleasure of hosting Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm. This special event, generously sponsored by the Maryborough Hospital Auxiliary, was a remarkable initiative aimed at creating positive and memorable

28 September 2023

Empowering young minds and bodies: Collaborating for early literacy and health

The Bundaberg Regional Council Library's First 5 Forever program joined forces with the Wide Bay HHS Community Child Health team, working hand in hand to promote early literacy and its connection to overall health outcomes.