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Full of heart: Registered Nurse Kim Burke brings joy to Christmas discharges at BRHS

Pictured left: Bronwyn Hamilton, BRHS Complex Discharge Coordinator.Picture right: Kim Burke, BRHS Registered Nurse As Bairnsdale Regional Health Service prepares for its busiest time of year, one registered nurse has found a new way to make a big difference and bring a smile to patients along the way. Kim

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.

With his stoma, Lindsay’s the leader of the band

For Lindsay Hammond, BRHS stoma specialist support nurse Kylie Antonopoulos is a key to his independence. Lindsay was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late 2020 and subsequently had a section of his bowel removed. He has a stoma, a surgically-created opening in his abdomen that bypasses his bowel and

BRHS stronger thanks to new board appointments

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is welcoming Board appointments that continue to strengthen the health service’s skills and connection to the community. Well-known Paynesville resident and Acting CEO of Workways, Karly McCaskill, has been reappointed to the Board for another term, starting 1 July. Since her appointment in 2019, Karly

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

New BRHS CEO Peter welcomed as we farewell Acting CEO Kathy

New Chief Executive Officer Peter Abraham has started work at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS). Peter, who has served as the CEO at Swan Hill District Health since 2019 and in several other health CEO roles in regional Victoria, replaces Acting Chief Executive Officer Kathy Kinrade, who leaves BRHS

BRHS Life Governorship for Auntie Helen Morgan

Pioneering Aboriginal healthcare worker Auntie Helen Morgan will be honoured with a Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Life Governorship at its NAIDOC Week community celebration next week. The award-winning work of the BRHS Aboriginal Health Unit can be traced back to Auntie Helen. Previously a cleaner at the hospital, the

BRHS to welcome new Chief Executive Officer

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer. Peter Abraham is expected to start work at BRHS on Monday, June 16 and will work alongside Acting CEO Kathy Kinrade for two weeks as he settles into the role. At present, Peter is CEO at Swan Hill

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

Category: East Gippsland

Full of heart: Registered Nurse Kim Burke brings joy to Christmas discharges at BRHS

From Bed to Lounge: A New Step in Patient Care

With his stoma, Lindsay’s the leader of the band

BRHS stronger thanks to new board appointments

Hospital CEOs welcome new Gippsland Local Health Service Network

New BRHS CEO Peter welcomed as we farewell Acting CEO Kathy

BRHS Life Governorship for Auntie Helen Morgan

BRHS to welcome new Chief Executive Officer

United stand for Close the Gap Day at BRHS community event

Free screening vital in fight against breast cancer

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