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27 September 2024
Reading is no silly subject
To celebrate book week, Gin Gin Hospital was involved in Paint Gin Gin REaD an early literacy community program that encourages the whole community to read, sing, talk, draw and move.
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27 September 2024
Striving for Better Health Outcomes: The Commitment of Leaders Helen Huntly and Pamela Mackie
At the forefront of improving health outcomes for the Discovery Coast region are two dedicated leaders, Helen Huntly, a Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS) Board Member, and Pamela Mackie, Chair of the Discovery Coast Community Reference
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26 September 2024
Hometown Roots, Healthcare Heart: Physiotherapist Eve Returns to Serve her Home Town
After years of study and training, Gayndah local Eve Spry has come full circle, returning to her hometown as a physiotherapist to give back to the community that first inspired her healthcare journey.
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02 August 2024
Making a big difference for rural communities
Hailing from Brisbane, Robert's journey into medicine began with an unexpected twist.
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27 June 2024
New lease on life for roof tiles from Biggenden MPHS Nurses’ accommodation
Roof tiles salvaged from the demolition of the old nurses’ quarters at Biggenden Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) have been donated to St Peters Catholic Church, who will use them to repair their leaking roof.
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24 April 2024
Rural Social Worker Honoured with Surprise Cake on World Social Work Day
A rural social worker was surprised with a thank-you cake at Monto Hospital recently to celebrate World Social Work Day
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08 February 2024
Why interns choose Wide Bay
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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30 November 2023
$5 million staff accommodation investment in Biggenden
Healthcare staff at Biggenden Multipurpose Health Service are enjoying modern and more comfortable accommodation with the installation of 10 new self-contained units.
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30 November 2023
Hervey Bay Man Celebrates 50 Years of Resilience
Hervey Bay resident Kerry Foster has defied the odds and embraced life to the fullest for the past 50 years, despite a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in April 1971. In an era where diabetes care was markedly different, Kerry's resilience and
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30 November 2023
Telehealth Coordinator Forum Explores Innovations in Rural Healthcare Delivery
Dozens of healthcare professionals from across the state gathered in Bundaberg recently for the Telehealth Coordinator Forum, hosted by Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service in collaboration with the Telehealth Support Unit.