Health & Wellbeing

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

Health & Wellbeing

Virtual emergency care, everywhere

Ambulance Victoria is encouraging people to use Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.

31 Jan 2025

Business

Wellness and connection

Phillip Island Sauna has become a cherished destination for wellness and connection.

23 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Open day offer for Pilates

Welcome to Island Pilates - opening on January 24.

23 Jan 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

Arts

Exhibition inspired by beauty, and pain

Sharnee Taylor’s exhibition - Soothing Sunsets of Phillip Island - at Clay and Co from February 1 to 16.

21 Jan 2025

Health

Ticks leave locals scratching their heads

For decades, tick bites have been unheard of on Phillip Island.

21 Jan 2025

Health

PIMHAG toasts network decision

Celebrating the decision for Bass Coast Health to join the Bayside network.

14 Jan 2025

Health

Jubilation as Bass Coast goes with Bayside

Victory for local health advocates as Bass Coast Health included in Bayside local health service network,

14 Jan 2025

News

New podcast tells how Mel beat the booze

Mel Beynon who runs Mindful Connections on Phillip Island, marks one year of being sober,

14 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Tap water target this summer

A partnership of organisations have launched a campaign urging people to “choose tap” for their drinking water.

10 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Measles case reported

A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria.

10 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Local stroke data helps build better care

BCH has been recognised for contributing to the enhancement of stroke care across Australia.

10 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

The mozzies are back

Victorians are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases this summer.

03 Jan 2025