News

18 August 2023

Leading the way in Medical Education and Wellbeing with the Regional Medical Pathway

The visionary partnership in Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service with the Regional Medical Pathway (RMP) has culminated in the pioneering role of the Medical Education and Wellbeing Principal House Officer, Dr Emma Hodge. With a remarkable skillset,

09 August 2023

WBHHS nurse’s inspiring evolution: from AIN to RN

For Bec Andrews, time spent as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) not only reinforced her decision to pursue a career in nursing, but it continues to inform the very heart of the care she provides each day.

09 August 2023

Nurse’s extraordinary journey from South African paramedic to Wide Bay HHS ICU registered nurse

When he first arrived in Australia, former South African paramedic Etienne Van Niekerk spent time as a stay-at-home dad before embarking on a new journey when he started a nursing degree.

09 August 2023

From administration role to frontline care: the journey of a Wide Bay HHS University Student in Nursing

The opportunity to get to help people on a practical level and to see how theory works in reality, led to Linda Roussos applying for an undergraduate student in nursing (USIN) role at Bundaberg Hospital.

27 July 2023

Getting behind care in Cambodia one can at a time

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service’s (WBHHS) compassionate cancer care team have embarked on a campaign to collect cans and bottles for recycling, with the funds raised going directly towards supporting healthcare services in Cambodia.

25 July 2023

Grab your free influenza vaccine and protect yourself and your loved ones

Wide Bay Public Health Unit (PHU) is urging community members to protect themselves and their loved ones by accessing free influenza vaccination.

14 July 2023

Mundubbera aged care residents to enjoy facelift

Several aged care residents at Mundubbera Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) can look forward to improved living conditions with four rooms and two ensuites currently undergoing upgrades.

12 July 2023

New service launched to help improve cardiac care for First Nations people

A new service aimed at improving heart health for First Nations people has been launched by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS).

06 July 2023

Tender award paves way for Bundaberg’s Big Hospital Build

The Queensland Government has announced CPB Contractors as managing contractor for stage one of the new $1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.