Category: Announcements

Community consultation open for Strategic Plan

Have your say on our Strategic Plan here: https://bit.ly/BRHSPlan At Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, we’re starting work on our next Strategic Plan and we want to hear from the people we care for. Great healthcare isn’t just about buildings or services, it’s about how people experience care when they

BRHS opens its doors to East Gippslanders more than ever

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) has released a summer snapshot of Emergency Department activity, highlighting sustained demand, more complex patient presentations, and the continued delivery of safe, high-quality care for the East Gippsland community. Between 25 December and 27 January, the Emergency Department cared for 2,412 people, which is

Hospital CEOs welcome new Gippsland Local Health Service Network

The following is a joint statement from Bairnsdale Regional Health Service CEO Peter Abraham, Omeo District Health CEO Daniel Cziperle and Orbost Regional Health CEO Vicki Farthing: Today marks a little piece of history in healthcare for our region. The new Gippsland Local Health Network officially comes into being

Will Hardy named BRHS Intern of the Year at regional awards

Dr Will Hardy has been recognised as Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Intern of the Year at the recent Monash University School of Rural Health’s Gippsland Regional Training Hub Awards. The awards are peer-nominated and celebrate Gippsland’s up-and-coming medical workforce. They aim to encourage and support junior doctors who have

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

Expressions of Interest: Project Manager sought

Be a part of a very exciting development for Bairnsdale Regional Health Service and East Gippsland and a great opportunity for the right project manager. BRHS is seeking to engage a qualified and professional project manager who has demonstrated professional experience in delivering capital projects, specifically an accommodation building.

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

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