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29 May 2024
A World of Volunteering Opportunities
Sally Chandler thinks everyone is a winner when it comes to volunteering. She works as a supportive therapy volunteer handing out drinks and snacks or pulling up a chair for a chat while patients are receiving infusions at Maryborough Hospital.
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28 May 2024
WBHHS Health Hero - Brad Shultz
I visit all possible patients with ongoing heart conditions, ranging from heart attack, stroke, bypass surgery (from pre-op to post-op), as I myself had a STEMI heart attack followed by bypass surgery at the age of 53.
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21 December 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Ken Karrasch
I engage with people who may be expressing emotional and / or mental distress with the aim of gaining their trust so I can walk alongside them to achieve the recovery goals they identify.
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21 December 2023
Hervey Bay ICU celebrates 25 years
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) celebrated 25 years of serving the Fraser Coast Community last month at the Waterfront Restaurant.
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21 December 2023
Staff Embrace New Mental Health Unit in Fraser Coast
Over 200 staff members recently toured the upcoming mental health unit, signaling a significant step in improving mental healthcare services in the Fraser Coast area. The new 22-bed facility, the first phase of a $40 million project, promises to
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21 December 2023
Bundaberg Hospital Medical Education Unit Honors Outstanding Achievements in Annual Awards
The Bundaberg Hospital Medical Education Unit celebrated another successful year of medical excellence as it hosted the annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding interns and supervisors.
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30 November 2023
Wellness Wednesday Wows Staff
With its promising start, Wellness Wednesday is poised to become a staple, promoting wellbeing, community connections, and delightful culinary experiences every second Wednesday at Hervey Bay Hospital.
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30 November 2023
WBHHS 2023 Excellence Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in healthcare
Dedication, innovation and patient-focused care were just some of the actions celebrated during the 2023 Excellence Awards.
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25 October 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Geoff Richardson
I engage with people who may be expressing emotional and / or mental distress with the aim of gaining their trust so I can walk alongside them to achieve the recovery goals they identify.
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25 October 2023
2023 Fraser Coast Medical Education Awards
The University of Queensland Regional Clinical Unit and Hervey Bay Hospital Medical Education Unit held the 2023 Fraser Coast Medical Education Awards on Wednesday 18th October, in the Level 1 Conference Room, with over 100 people in attendance.
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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