From Bed to Lounge: A New Step in Patient Care
BRHS has launched a trial Patient Discharge Lounge to provide a more comfortable transition for patients ready to go home, while improving hospital flow and reducing wait times.
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
Virtual Visiting Hours put patients closer to loved ones
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
Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share
An Aboriginal cultural garden is the latest addition to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Maddocks Gardens aged care facility – one where Aboriginal people and all residents and visitors can meet, chat and feel welcome. The garden, developed at a cost of $80,000, includes a specially-designed one-off yarning circle, picnic
How diabetes robbed me of my sight
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Media and Communications Manager Jamie Duncan has had Type II diabetes for almost half his life. A little over a decade ago, it caused him to become blind. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the five main causes of blindness in Australia today. While he was
HoloLens East Gippsland rollout now complete
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has completed its rollout of groundbreaking Microsoft HoloLens augmented technology across East Gippsland, which is already bringing specialist healthcare much closer to even our remotest communities. Now, Orbost Regional Health (ORH) is considering how satellite internet connectivity that drives HoloLens can be made more mobile
BRHS strives to improve disability access and inclusion
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is embarking on a major audit of its services and processes to improve access and health outcomes for people with a disability. BRHS announced on Friday, 2 December (International Day of Persons with Disability) that it has joined with consulting firm Get Skilled Access (GSA)
Hi-tech hearing help in BRHS consulting rooms
Hi-tech hearing help in BRHS consulting rooms People who are hard of hearing can now help Bairnsdale Regional Health Service to trial an amplification device that might make their next visit to BRHS’ consulting rooms easier. People who are hard of hearing can now help Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Living With a Disability? There Is Help For You to Access the COVID Vaccine
If you or someone you care for is living with a disability, there is a staff person at BRHS dedicated to helping you access local health services, including getting the COVID vaccine. Earlier this week the Victorian Government announced $5 million in funding to improve access to COVID Vaccination