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Metung Bloodhounds Launch 2026 Calendar Fundraiser in Support of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Emergency Ward Bairnsdale, VIC — The Metung Bloodhounds have launched a new fundraising initiative for Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS), with proceeds supporting vital Emergency Ward improvements. The Metung Bloodhounds, a spirited volunteer organisation formed in

United stand for Close the Gap Day at BRHS community event

More than 150 people attended Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Close the Gap Day community event on Thursday 20 March. Close the Gap Day is an annual calendar date that acknowledges progress to reduce inequities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. For BRHS our part in

Free screening vital in fight against breast cancer

It’s a common misconception that only women aged 50 to 74 are entitled to a free mammogram in the fight against breast cancer, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Breast Cancer Nurse Carolyn Nelson says. But the reality is that women aged 40 or over who has a family history of

Ash strides to fundraising goal, and gets a little extra help

BRHS Prostate Cancer specialist Nurse Ashley Leach raised more than $1,600 by walking 72km during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and recently received a generous top-up from the St Mary’s Op Shop in Bairnsdale. St Mary’s Op Shop has donated a further $1,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia,

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

BRHS Planned Activity Group’s hand-made Anzac Day salute

Members of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Planned Activity Group have put together an Anzac Day tribute with a very personal touch. The Planned Activity Group meets each weekday at BRHS’ Ross Street campus to share time and friendship in pursuit of a joint activity, with a different group of

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Bringing the message about healthier hearts home – that’s the philosophy behind an innovative Bairnsdale Regional Health Service program to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Orbost region. With funding from Gippsland Primary Health Network, BRHS’ Aboriginal Health Unit and Allied Health teams

Dental Health Week focused on mind, body and mouth

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Oral Health Manager Kellie Ringberg said the message for Dental Health Week (7 to 13 August) is “Mind, Body, Mouth“ because the three are strongly connected. “There are links between diseases in the mouth and diseases in the body,” Kellie said. “Bacteria in the mouth

BRHS community celebration to mark NAIDOC Week

Cultural experiences, fun, music, food trucks and a sausage sizzle will mark a celebration of NAIDOC Week at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service on Tuesday, 4 July. BRHS takes a leading role in health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in East Gippsland and supports NAIDOC Week’s aim

Heart health kits help BRHS to Close the Gap

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has used its Close the Gap Day community event to launch a practical new kit to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to improve their heart health. Around 200 residents and staff gathered at BRHS to mark Close the Gap Day on Thursday, 16

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Support BRHS Emergency Ward Fundraiser

United stand for Close the Gap Day at BRHS community event

Free screening vital in fight against breast cancer

Ash strides to fundraising goal, and gets a little extra help

Complex care all in a day’s work for nurse Kate

BRHS Planned Activity Group’s hand-made Anzac Day salute

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Dental Health Week focused on mind, body and mouth

BRHS community celebration to mark NAIDOC Week

Heart health kits help BRHS to Close the Gap

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