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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

Live lift birth exercise lifts emergency skills at BRHS

It wasn’t real, but a live drill to prepare BRHS Maternity and other medical staff for a mother giving birth inside the hospital’s lift had all the intensity of the real thing. The exercise, held last week, tested BRHS staff and procedures for something that, as far as staff

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

Free dental care for East Gippsland kids at BRHS

Get the dental care your children need without putting the bite on the family budget through Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s dental clinic. Children under the age of 13 are eligible for free dental treatment through BRHS. Treatment is also free for children from their 13th birthday or if their

Kitchen garden adds flavour to meals at BRHS

A bumper crop of herbs in a newly-established kitchen garden at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is delivering real benefits for patient meals and some fresh produce for BRHS staff to use. BRHS Acting Executive Chef Laura Akkerman said the garden was established behind the scenes in spring last year

Volunteers deliver ‘something special’ to BRHS, CEO says

More than 60 people including members of the BRHS Board and Executive celebrated a year of hard work from our volunteers in a Christmas lunch at Aroma in Bairnsdale on Wednesday. In her speech at the luncheon honouring the impact volunteers have on BRHS, CEO Vicki Farthing said the

Screen time keeps BRHS patients and loved ones connected

In a region as large and as rugged as East Gippsland, distance can make a stint in hospital a lonely experience – especially during the festive season. But Bairnsdale Regional Health Service has come up with a solution to connect patients with the people they love – Virtual Visiting

Nurse practitioners a vital cog in our ED team

Nurse Practitioner Week is a chance for us to celebrate one of the vital ingredients that makes our Emergency Department run as smoothly as possible. The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners marks Nurse Practitioner Week from 11 to 17 December this year to recognise this vital and highly specialised ED role.

Baubles for Babies fundraiser a lifesaver for BRHS

Give a gift that might just save a life in Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s maternity unit – a virtual Christmas tree decoration. The Gippsland-based Newborn Intensive Care Foundation is running its Baubles for Babies appeal, and as usual foundation chair Peter Cursley guarantees that all funds raised in the

BRHS Kiosk Auxiliary celebrates 60 years of community care

Six decades of service represents an awful lot of snacks, drinks, gifts and fundraising for Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Kiosk fundraising auxiliary. Volunteers established the kiosk at the former Bairnsdale Hospital in 1963. Bob Menzies was PM, the EH Holden was king of the road and The Beatles were

Category: East Gippsland

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Live lift birth exercise lifts emergency skills at BRHS

Storm raises potential health issues: what you need to know

Free dental care for East Gippsland kids at BRHS

Kitchen garden adds flavour to meals at BRHS

Volunteers deliver ‘something special’ to BRHS, CEO says

Screen time keeps BRHS patients and loved ones connected

Nurse practitioners a vital cog in our ED team

Baubles for Babies fundraiser a lifesaver for BRHS

BRHS Kiosk Auxiliary celebrates 60 years of community care

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