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Celebrating the TEC2 award were, from left, Katie Chandler, Dr Megan Scott, Kate Lindsay, Cat Bunn, Lisa Oakley, Christine Henderson and Kylie Martin.
Bass Coast Health recognised for excellence in Timely Emergency Care

December 24, 2025

Bass Coast Health (BCH) has been recognised for improving patient flow through the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient wards at Wonthaggi Hospital.

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Hundreds of people see inside the Phillip Island Community Hospital

December 24, 2025

More than 200 people took the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Phillip Island Community Hospital in Cowes during the Community Tour Day on Saturday 13 December.

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Sheryl Mark, centre, of Health Information Services has served Bass Coast Health and its predecessors for 45 years. She’s with Chief Operating Officer/Director of Nursing Christine Henderson, left, and Interim CEO Simone Alexander.
Bass Coast Health celebrates long-serving staff

December 23, 2025

Bass Coast Health (BCH) thanked its dedicated and hard-working staff at End-of-Year Staff and Volunteer Celebrations across its three sites.

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Kelly Amber of Ambling Along Tours and Transfers with the defibrillator at Wonthaggi Hospital’s maternity unit bought with the proceeds of a golf day at Phillip Island Golf Club.
Golfers tee off for defibrillator

December 22, 2025

A golf event organised by Phillip Island business Ambling Along Tours and Transfers raised $11,500 for maternity services at Bass Coast Health (BCH).

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Shannon Dollery, Bass Coast Health’s new Central Sterile Services (CSS) Manager, who will oversee the CSS at Phillip Island Community Hospital.
‘Instrumental’ leader appointed ahead of surgery at Phillip Island Community Hospital

December 22, 2025

A department essential to the provision of safe surgical services at Phillip Island Community Hospital is now being tested, ready to support day surgery services when these begin early next year.

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Peninsula University Hospital opens 20 January

December 18, 2025

Peninsula University Hospital – formerly known as Frankston Hospital – will open on 20 January.

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Urgent Care Centre staff, from left, Registered Nurse Reine Higgins, Dr Romman Iqbal and Registered Nurse Linda Goltz will care for you at the Phillip Island Community Hospital
Urgent Care Centre at Phillip Island Community Hospital ready for summer emergencies

December 12, 2025

The new Urgent Care Centre at the Phillip Island Community Hospital is open 24/7 for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries these summer holidays.

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Bass Coast Health Community Advisory Committee members, from left, Ann Booth, Toni Cornelius and Alex Jackson chat with BCH Consumer Associate Hilary Kerrison.
Bass Coast Health celebrates its year ahead of health service merger

December 1, 2025

The Bass Coast Health (BCH) community celebrated the sub-regional public health service at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Open Access Meeting on Thursday 27 November.

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Bayside Health’s Volunteer and Fundraising Manager Kerry Redmond, Theatre Nurse Unit Manager Wendy James and Associate Nurse Unit Manager Stephanie Dunn with the diathermy unit to support the treatment of endometriosis.
Golf fundraiser supports surgical care for women

November 30, 2025

Women living with endometriosis will have access to improved care and better quality of life thanks to the community-funded purchase of a new surgical machine at Wonthaggi Hospital.

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Students lead the way for a smoke and vape-free future

November 28, 2025

When it comes to talking about smoking and vaping, young people’s voices matter.

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