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27 March 2025
Behind the build with Rhys Adams
Introducing Rhys Adams, Nurse Unit Manager, who has spent the past few months setting up the new medical ward at Hervey Bay Hospital and getting to know his team.
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26 March 2025
Empowering communities through Advance Care Planning
During Advance Care Planning Week in March our healthcare teams delivered informative and engaging sessions to raise awareness of this important topic helping individuals to take proactive steps in making their healthcare preferences known.
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02 August 2024
Embracing culture in cancer care
During NAIDOC Week, the Cancer Care Hervey Bay team created a bright display in their reception area to celebrate Indigenous culture and the NAIDOC theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud'. Team members also wore shirts with Indigenous art
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26 June 2024
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Get Tested and Save Lives
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, and it's a major cause of cancer-related death for both men and women, with around 100 Australians dying from the disease every week.
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08 February 2024
Congratulations to the WBHHS Bundaberg Lifeblood team
Congratulations to the WBHHS Lifeblood team in Bundaberg for achieving the second highest team donations in the Bundaberg Donor Centre. What a great achievement!
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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,
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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