News

30 October 2024

Community and Health: Strengthening Connections through the Gin Gin Community Reference Group

At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS), we believe that strong, meaningful relationships between health services and the community are essential to delivering the best possible care.

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

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.

02 August 2024

Making a big difference for rural communities

Hailing from Brisbane, Robert's journey into medicine began with an unexpected twist.

27 June 2024

New lease on life for roof tiles from Biggenden MPHS Nurses’ accommodation

Roof tiles salvaged from the demolition of the old nurses’ quarters at Biggenden Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) have been donated to St Peters Catholic Church, who will use them to repair their leaking roof.

24 April 2024

Rural Social Worker Honoured with Surprise Cake on World Social Work Day

A rural social worker was surprised with a thank-you cake at Monto Hospital recently to celebrate World Social Work Day

08 February 2024

Why interns choose Wide Bay

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.

30 November 2023

$5 million staff accommodation investment in Biggenden

Healthcare staff at Biggenden Multipurpose Health Service are enjoying modern and more comfortable accommodation with the installation of 10 new self-contained units.

30 November 2023

Hervey Bay Man Celebrates 50 Years of Resilience

Hervey Bay resident Kerry Foster has defied the odds and embraced life to the fullest for the past 50 years, despite a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in April 1971. In an era where diabetes care was markedly different, Kerry's resilience and