News

31 March 2023

New unit provides more care closer to home at Maryborough Hospital

A new seven-bed Short Stay Unit at Maryborough Hospital has opened this week providing additional support to patients closer to their homes.

21 March 2023

Sisters urge people to make their wishes clear with an Advance Care Plan

For sisters Gayle Dilger and Kathy Tobin, the final steps of their uncle’s life highlighted the importance of families knowing the wishes of their loved ones and having clear directions set out by an Advance Care Plan.

15 March 2023

Biggenden MPHS joins community to put together time capsule

A quiet conversation between Biggenden Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) resident Kevin Hargans and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) recreation officer Michelle Kinbacher kickstarted an activity that will endure for years to come.

08 March 2023

WBHHS celebrates Maryborough Hospital Ward 1's first birthday

Maryborough Hospital’s refurbished Ward 1, providing an additional 18 beds, has celebrated its first birthday, providing an opportunity to reflect on the benefits it’s provided to the Fraser Coast community.

15 February 2023

Wide Bay health staff honoured at Australia Day Achievement Awards

Exceptional individuals working to deliver excellence in health care were recognised recently at Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service’s (WBHHS) Australia Day Achievement Awards.

13 February 2023

Largest group of nursing graduates is set to deliver care at Wide Bay HHS

Close to 100 new nurses will embark on the next exciting chapter of their careers at Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) this month as part of the initial 2023 graduate intake.

23 January 2023

First-year doctors launch their careers in Wide Bay

Wide Bay has again proven to be a popular training ground for young doctors, with 33 newly graduated medical interns launching their careers this year with Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS).

15 December 2022

Locals invited to help shape New Bundaberg Hospital

We're calling for nominations from patients, carers and health consumers to be involved in planning and design activities for the New Bundaberg Hospital.

07 December 2022

Early works commence on New Bundaberg Hospital

Early works on the $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital site have now started.