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13 August 2024
New Bundaberg Hospital project team to host pop-up information booths
Locals are encouraged to visit a pop-up information booth to talk directly to new Bundaberg Hospital project representatives about their new hospital.
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02 August 2024
Embracing culture in cancer care
During NAIDOC Week, the Cancer Care Hervey Bay team created a bright display in their reception area to celebrate Indigenous culture and the NAIDOC theme 'Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud'. Team members also wore shirts with Indigenous art
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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
Bundaberg Hospital Medical Education Unit Honors Outstanding Achievements in Annual Awards
The Bundaberg Hospital Medical Education Unit celebrated another successful year of medical excellence as it hosted the annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding interns and supervisors.
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30 November 2023
Wellness Wednesday Wows Staff
With its promising start, Wellness Wednesday is poised to become a staple, promoting wellbeing, community connections, and delightful culinary experiences every second Wednesday at Hervey Bay Hospital.
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30 November 2023
WBHHS 2023 Excellence Awards Celebrate Outstanding Achievements in healthcare
Dedication, innovation and patient-focused care were just some of the actions celebrated during the 2023 Excellence Awards.
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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.