Category: Breaking Health News

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

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

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

Paynesville Op Shop’s donation a breath of fresh air for ED

An incredibly generous donation of more than $50,000 from the Paynesville Op Shop Committee will fund the full purchase price of a new and potentially life-saving piece of equipment for Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Emergency Department. The op shop committee last week presented BRHS with a cheque for $53,978

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