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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

Storm raises potential health issues: what you need to know

Last week’s storm and the power outages that followed have caused an increased risk of illness in the East Gippsland community. The lack of refrigeration could cause some foods to spoil. The potential for outbreaks of food poisoning or conditions such as gastroenteritis is real. It’s also been a

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

Healthier BRHS kiosk is no traffic light drag

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s volunteer-run kiosk has just given the green light to healthier food choices. From the beginning of this month (October), a traffic light system will show consumers the healthiest options at the kiosk. The change comes as part of the Victorian government’s Healthy choices: policy directive

Healthier options available soon at BRHS kiosk

There are changes for the better coming to the kiosk at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. We are implementing a new traffic light system to help you determine which choices are healthiest from our kiosk range, and we’re introducing new healthier foods to make those choices easier. Follow these traffic

BRHS remains vigilant as mask rules change

The wearing of masks inside clinical areas at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is now optional in most cases. The move, announced to staff on Tuesday, comes as case numbers for coronavirus (COVID=19) and other respiratory illnesses has declined substantially in the community and among BRHS staff. BRHS staff and

BRHS gets to the heart of the matter with new program

As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure – and that’s precisely the aim of a new program at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service to address heart attacks and heart disease before they occur. The program, Healthy Hearts, which is funded by the Gippsland Primary Health Network, works

Long-serving staff and volunteers honoured by BRHS

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has honoured the following volunteers and staff for dedicating 10 years or more of service to BRHS. We thank them sincerely for their commi9tment and fine work over the years. Volunteers Judy Bach – 10 years Margaret Cotter – 10 Margaret McMahon – 10 Lesley

Seasonal cheer drives new maternity charity fundraiser

Brighten your festive season and help Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s maternity unit by supporting the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation’s new Baubles for Babies appeal. The Gippsland-based charity is raising money for four new Neocots to update equipment in the maternity ward. Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chair and Sale resident

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)

Category: Announcements

BRHS set for strong year ahead with new look Board

Storm raises potential health issues: what you need to know

Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share

Healthier BRHS kiosk is no traffic light drag

Healthier options available soon at BRHS kiosk

BRHS remains vigilant as mask rules change

BRHS gets to the heart of the matter with new program

Long-serving staff and volunteers honoured by BRHS

Seasonal cheer drives new maternity charity fundraiser

BRHS strives to improve disability access and inclusion

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