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Where’s our hospital?

Phillip Island Community Hospital, originally due to open in late 2024, now scheduled to open at the end of 2025.

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Check smoke alarms as clocks changes this weekend

On average, 18 people die in house fires in Victoria each year.

04 Apr 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Join the South Coast Smoke and Vape-Free School Challenge

Secondary students could win a $50 gift card by creating a campaign that promotes a smoke and vape-free future.

03 Apr 2025

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Home care aged residents struggle against “woeful” system

Elderly dismayed at process of obtaining support designed to allow them to stay at home.

01 Apr 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Accessing dialysis at Wonthaggi Hospital

BCH is easing the burden of accessing care for patients in need of haemodialysis.

28 Mar 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Recycling reduces medical waste

A recycling program to reduce medical waste is being carried out by Bass Coast Health.

28 Mar 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Baby boom nearly breaks annual record

BCH’s maternity team just wrapped up an extremely busy year, with 219 babies born in 2024.

27 Mar 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Nursing graduates join Bass Coast Health

BCH is excited to welcome the first of two intakes of Graduate Nurses and Midwives for 2025.

14 Mar 2025

News

Government axes gambling incentives

Calls continue for government to crack down on online gambling, poker machines and gambling advertising.

11 Mar 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Summer emergencies covered by Bass Coast Health

The Urgent Care Centre in Cowes and Wonthaggi Emergency Department are both open 24/7.

21 Dec 2022

Health & Wellbeing

Women of healthcare celebrated on IWD

BCH is acknowledging the contribution of women to public healthcare on International Women’s Day on March 8.

06 Mar 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Hospital board endorses new network

Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital will become part of the new Bayside Health service from January 1, 2026.

06 Mar 2025

News

Black Dog Ride: “Watch your mates”

Around 50 motorcycle enthusiasts open up conversations to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention.

25 Feb 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Emergency numbers up over summer

BCH staff treated over 3500 patients over the peak summer break, between December 22 and January 19.

21 Feb 2025

Health

Ambulance response times lag to decade low

Last year, paramedics in Bass Coast responded to 781 “lights and sirens” emergencies.

18 Feb 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Cancer care close to home

BCH has praised its compassionate clinicians supporting cancer patients through life-changing diagnoses and treatment.

07 Feb 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Melanoma: regional Victorians and men at higher risk

Melanoma diagnoses in Victoria is on the rise with regional Victorians and men at higher risk says Cancer Council Victoria.

07 Feb 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Check for skin cancer

Melanoma survivor Sharyl Brockett is urging people to have their skin checked for the early detection of melanoma and other skin cancers.

31 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Improved care for young people

Professor Sonia Grover is providing expert healthcare to young people from across the Bass Coast.

31 Jan 2025