Health & Wellbeing

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.

23 hours ago

Health

Ticks leave locals scratching their heads

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

23 hours ago

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

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

Partnership with Alfred Health to boost nursing experience

BCH is partnering with major Melbourne health service, Alfred Health, in an innovative secondment program.

03 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Paramedics SIGNing up to Auslan training

A Phillip Island based paramedic was one of the driving forces behind the introduction of Auslan training.

01 Jan 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Rotary mural brings joy to patients and visitors

Patients and visitors to Wonthaggi Hospital can now enjoy a bright, colourful and captivating mural in the courtyard of Kodowlinun acute ward.

20 Dec 2024

Health & Wellbeing

Community raises $31,000 for cancer cameras

BCH has thanked the local community after it raised $31,000 for a camera for the early detection of prostate and bladder cancers.

20 Dec 2024

Local News

Don’t forget the sunscreen

On average, 245 people end up in Victorian emergency departments because of sunburn each summer.

19 Dec 2024

Health & Wellbeing

AGM celebrates a year of achievement

At its Annual General Meeting on December 5, BCH celebrated 41 staff who had served between 10 and 35 years.

13 Dec 2024

News

Latrobe Valley or Melbourne for medical services?

Phillip Island residents urged to lobby the Victorian Health Minister.

10 Dec 2024

Health

Hospital delivery date: 2025

Originally due to open in late 2024 - hospital now has expected completion date into next year.

03 Dec 2024

Health

Health costs spiral, along with staff abuse

BCH’s 2023-2024 annual report has been released.

03 Dec 2024