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08 February 2024
Every Step Counts: Early Awareness for better lives
Frailty, an encompassing vulnerability due to weakness and poor health, it is not age specific and results in a decreased ability to cope and participate in activities of daily living.
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08 February 2024
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Launches Clinical Coaching Program
WBHHS has rolled out the Clinical Coach position, redefining the training approach for graduate nurses.
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08 February 2024
Every Step Counts: Early Awareness for better lives
Frailty, an encompassing vulnerability due to weakness and poor health, it is not age specific and results in a decreased ability to cope and participate in activities of daily living.
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08 February 2024
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Launches Clinical Coaching Program
WBHHS has rolled out the Clinical Coach position, redefining the training approach for graduate nurses.
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08 February 2024
Nurse Celebrates 25 Years in Mental Health with Inaugural Shift at Hervey Bay's $40M Facility
In January 1999, Paulene Christie was a 24 year old newly graduated nurse starting her career at the new Maryborough Mental Health Inpatient Unit, now exactly 25 years later she has worked the first shift at the new $40 million facility in Hervey Bay
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21 December 2023
Christmas Decoration Competition 2023
The annual Christmas Decoration Competition is the highlight of the year for Wide Bay HHS. Many of our staff spend months planning a theme, crafting decorations, and hoarding leftover materials to recycle for a sustainable display.
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21 December 2023
WBHHS Health Hero - Ken Karrasch
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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21 December 2023
Hervey Bay ICU celebrates 25 years
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) celebrated 25 years of serving the Fraser Coast Community last month at the Waterfront Restaurant.
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21 December 2023
Staff Embrace New Mental Health Unit in Fraser Coast
Over 200 staff members recently toured the upcoming mental health unit, signaling a significant step in improving mental healthcare services in the Fraser Coast area. The new 22-bed facility, the first phase of a $40 million project, promises to
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21 December 2023
A ‘Tooth-riffic’ Time
The Fraser Coast School dental team have been having a ‘tooth-riffic’ time spreading the importance of good food and toothbrushing skills to the children of Wide Bay.
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21 December 2023
Supporting Hope in a Suitcase: Wide Bay Hospital's Heartfelt Contribution
In the spirit of giving and compassion, the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service team has again rallied together, spreading warmth and hope to children in need through their remarkable support of Hope in a Suitcase, an inspiring non-profit