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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
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,
Good cheer for BRHS volunteers at afternoon tea
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service volunteers were celebrated for their hard work and commitment to our community with an afternoon tea. The event, held at Bairnsdale’s New Leaf Café, coincided with National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May). BRHS Board Chair Sandy Leggat, Acting CEO Kathy Kinrade and members of
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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On Anzac Day 2025, we salute one of our own
When dawn breaks tomorrow, 25 April, Australians and our neighbours in New Zealand will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the infamous landing at Gallipoli. Of course, we also remember every Australian who has served our country in battle and in peacekeeping missions in conflicts around the world in the
Fresh ideas the key to BRHS Food Services award win
Any cook will tell you that the secret to a great dish is a careful balance of ingredients and flavours – and that’s exactly what the Food Services team at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service cooks up each day. The team, led by executive Chef Laura Akkerman, has won an
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