OUR STAFF
Here’s just a few of the many great things our staff have been doing lately.
BRHS Medical Imaging gets $2.7m equipment boost
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has invested $2.7 million to buy three new state-of-the-art medical imaging machines, with another on the way later this year, to deliver higher-quality imaging for medical practitioners and better outcomes for patients. Three new medical imaging devices, valued at $1.2 million, were installed at BRHS
Bulk-billed medical imaging now in focus at BRHS
Almost all medical imaging performed at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is now bulk billed and free of charge in a major boost for medical services across the region. This exciting development makes high-quality medical imaging much more accessible for East Gippsland people. It gives them access at no cost
Bek reflects on her nursing career and what lies ahead
A senior BRHS nurse, Bek Hall, reflects on her career in health and how nursing might change in the years ahead. Bek Hall says her family shaped her decision to get into nursing, but it’s her patients, the progress she’s seen over the years and the changes to come
Screen time keeps BRHS patients and loved ones connected
In a region as large and as rugged as East Gippsland, distance can make a stint in hospital a lonely experience – especially during the festive season. But Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has come up with a solution to connect patients with the people they love – Virtual Visiting
BRHS recruits for new CEO as Robyn Hayles departs
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is recruiting a new chief executive officer following the departure recently of CEO Robyn Hayles from the health service. Robyn has left BRHS to take up a new senior planning role with Safer Care Victoria. BRHS’ Executive Quality and Education, Kathy Kinrade, has been appointed
Award win caps off amazing week at BRHS
Culture at the Heart, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s innovative program to ensure more Aboriginal people complete cardiac rehabilitation following a heart attack, has been recognised with a new award. BRHS won the 2024 Gippsland Primary Health Award in the “Transforming access to care through inclusive practice” category for Culture
Adams kids raise their hands to support mum Robyn
When Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Robyn Adams began an awareness campaign for BRHS staff about one of its key patient welfare programs, it became a family affair. Robyn, a Postgraduate Nurse Educator and Resuscitation Coordinator with BRHS’ Learning, Support and Development Unit, is also a leading advocate for the
Complex care all in a day’s work for nurse Kate
For East Gippsland resident Nicole, an encounter with Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Complex Care Nurse Consultant Kate Smith was life-changing. Nicole’s health had deteriorated since moving to our region. She consulted her Melbourne GP via phone but had no GP in Gippsland. She became badly overweight, retaining a great
Maddocks Gardens celebrates a major aged care milestone
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Maddocks Gardens residential aged care facility recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in style. More than 100 residents, guests and staff gathered at the 90-bed home to toast the anniversary of BRHS’ aged care operations officially transferring to Maddocks Gardens from its former facility at nearby
BRHS set for strong year ahead with new look Board
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has a new leadership in its Board of Directors as BRHS is set to continue delivering high-quality health care to the East Gippsland region in the financial year ahead. Professor Sandy Leggat has been elected as the new Board chair, with Chad Burrell to serve
Man up: More men needed in Aboriginal health, Adrian says
Adrian Morgan with his mother, Auntie Helen Morgan
Spirits not dampened as rain falls on BRHS NAIDOC celebration
Dismal, drizzly weather couldn’t outshine Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s NAIDOC Week community event on Tuesday, 9 July. In fact, it made for a warm and inviting celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and achievements as the event was moved indoors. The event was a chance for members