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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Carolyn’s vision after shock eye cancer diagnosis

Carolyn Alkemade planned to cap off her recent 30th wedding anniversary with her husband Mick over a special dinner and a show in East Gippsland. Instead, courtesy of a simple eye test, she found herself at Melbourne’s Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital dealing with a horrifying diagnosis. Still,
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Elaine farewells BRHS after 35 years of volunteering

After 35 years of service to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, volunteering stalwart Elaine Newcomen has retired. Elaine, 82, said she’s looking forward to a quieter time after fundraising for BRHS through the Bower Birds auxiliary. She has served as president, treasurer and spent her last 12 months with the
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