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25 October 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Geoff Richardson
I engage with people who may be expressing emotional and / or mental distress with the aim of gaining their trust so I can walk alongside them to achieve the recovery goals they identify.
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25 October 2023
New Bundaberg Hospital Staff Consultation
Last week over 100 of our colleagues attended around 30 design workshops to share their specialist expertise and experience with the project architects, representing the interests of our broader team.
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25 October 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Geoff Richardson
I engage with people who may be expressing emotional and / or mental distress with the aim of gaining their trust so I can walk alongside them to achieve the recovery goals they identify.
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25 October 2023
New Bundaberg Hospital Staff Consultation
Last week over 100 of our colleagues attended around 30 design workshops to share their specialist expertise and experience with the project architects, representing the interests of our broader team.
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25 October 2023
2023 Fraser Coast Medical Education Awards
The University of Queensland Regional Clinical Unit and Hervey Bay Hospital Medical Education Unit held the 2023 Fraser Coast Medical Education Awards on Wednesday 18th October, in the Level 1 Conference Room, with over 100 people in attendance.
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25 October 2023
Unleashing the power of movement to benefit mental health
Jason Simpson, our dynamic Director of Physiotherapy at Bundaberg Hospital, spills the beans on how exercise isn't just about reps and sets, but a mental health game-changer too!
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25 October 2023
Celebrating our values champions: 2023 Excellence Awards finalists revealed
We are thrilled to unveil the finalists for the 2023 Excellence Awards at Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS). This year's nominations broke all records, with close to 250 peer nominations received, making it the most nominated year in our
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23 October 2023
Empowering swallowing assessment: Introducing FEES at Hervey Bay Hospital
We are delighted to share some exciting news from the Speech Pathology Department at Hervey Bay Hospital. We have recently introduced a cutting-edge service known as Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, or FEES for short.
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28 September 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Rachel Humphreys
I support staff to feel more confident to recognize, respond and refer adults, children and family members at risk of, suspected and or experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.
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28 September 2023
BreastScreen shines a light on early detection this October
As October approaches, we stand on the cusp of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer. We're proud to kickstart this critical conversation,
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28 September 2023
Empowering women's health: Accessible care options for our community
Surprisingly, only two-thirds (67.5 per cent) of women aged 25-74 years in our local community participate in cervical screening. This is despite our region having one of the highest cervical cancer incidence rates in Australia, with around 190