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03 December 2024
Planning for a Growing Fraser Coast: The Role of Community Reference Groups
With the Fraser Coast region experiencing significant growth, an anticipated population increase of 38,980 people (34.78%) by 2046, planning for future health services has never been more crucial. Understanding the evolving needs of the community
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30 October 2024
Surgical Garden Rebuild
Hervey Bay Hospital Enrolled Nurse, Teryl Hodges couldn’t stand the sight of watching the surgical courtyard go unused any longer.
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27 September 2024
Striving for Better Health Outcomes: The Commitment of Leaders Helen Huntly and Pamela Mackie
At the forefront of improving health outcomes for the Discovery Coast region are two dedicated leaders, Helen Huntly, a Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) Board Member, and Pamela Mackie, Chair of the Discovery Coast Community Reference
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26 September 2024
WBHHS Health Hero - Danika Stevenson
Environmental health covers so many topics so no two days are the same.
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26 September 2024
Local heroes honoured at awards night
An awards night aimed at celebrating local heroes has recognised two of our own for their commitment to the serving Bundaberg residents.
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26 September 2024
Child Protection Week: Every Conversation Matters
Child Protection Week is a time for us to reflect on our shared responsibility in ensuring the safety and well-being of every child.
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26 September 2024
Celebrating Excellence: WBHHS Staff Shine at the Excellence Awards Night
This month we celebrated our exceptional staff at the highly anticipated Excellence Awards.The evening was filled with recognition for the hard work, innovation, and care that staff bring to healthcare across the region.
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26 September 2024
Hometown Roots, Healthcare Heart: Physiotherapist Eve Returns to Serve her Home Town
After years of study and training, Gayndah local Eve Spry has come full circle, returning to her hometown as a physiotherapist to give back to the community that first inspired her healthcare journey.
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26 September 2024
Pop-Up Stand Engages Staff and Public on Hervey Bay Hospital Modular Ward Build
Hervey Bay Hospital staff and members of the public had the opportunity to learn more about the new modular ward being constructed at Hervey Bay Hospital at a pop-up stall on 11 September.
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30 August 2024
WBHHS Health Hero - Michael Kash
I won a bronze medal in the Australian amateur brewing competition with a ghost chilli IPA.
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30 August 2024
Celebrating Exceptional Neonatal Care
For the second consecutive year, one of our own has been recognised with the prestigious ACNN National Clinical Excellence Award.