Health & Wellbeing

Health

All smiles as Urgent Care Centre moves to new hospital building

The UCC opening is first step in delivering the new Phillip Island Community Hospital.

13 Jun 2025

News

GoodSAM app helps cardiac arrest survival rates

Australian-first research reveals that a smartphone app improves survival for cardiac arrest patients.

13 Jun 2025

Health

Men’s Health all year round

ass Coast Health (BCH) is helping local men to be as healthy as possible

13 Jun 2025

Health

Prep for winter with a check-in

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is calling on all Victorians to prepare for the colder months by looking after their health

13 Jun 2025

Health

Volunteers rewarded by Bass Coast Health

During National Volunteer Week, Bass Coast Health (BCH) paid tribute to the 134 active volunteers

06 Jun 2025

Health

Wonthaggi Medical Group expands with Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic

The Wonthaggi Medical Group has expanded its healthcare offering, opening a dedicated skin cancer clinic

Mili Janjic

05 Jun 2025

Health

Another lifesaving defib unit installed

What started as a frightening emergency has turned into a story of community, compassion, and action

Mili Janjic

05 Jun 2025

Health

Menopause health expert close to home

Introducing Magnolia Women’s Health, expert menopause care close to home

Mili Janjic

05 Jun 2025

Health

Another lifesaving defib unit installed

Last week, PI Tenpin Bowling & Entertainment Centre received a brand-new publicly accessible defibrillator and outdoor alarmed cabinet

04 Jun 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Summer emergencies covered by Bass Coast Health

The Urgent Care Centre in Cowes and Wonthaggi Emergency Department are both open 24/7.

21 Dec 2022

Volunteers

Volunteers rewarded by Bass Coast Health

Those acknowledged included Phillip Island’s Amanda Drennan, Joan Gaunt and David Scrase.

03 Jun 2025

Fundraiser

Health Hub anything but trivial

Approximately $3000 was raised for the hub at Auxiliary trivia night.

03 Jun 2025

Health

Hospital on the horizon

Timeline for opening expected within weeks says MP.

27 May 2025

News

Volunteers needed for health servic

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is urgently seeking volunteers to fill several roles across Gippsland

23 May 2025

News

Funds raised for new equipment at Bass Coast Health

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is grateful for the support of the Miners’ Dispensary in Wonthaggi for contributing a total of $13,277 towards new equipment at the hospital.

22 May 2025

Health

Warley legacy preserved at new Community Hospital

Historic display of plaques commemorating key milestones in history of Warley Hospital will hang in new building

20 May 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Be alert to poisonous mushrooms

Victorians are being reminded to be vigilant, with poisonous mushrooms becoming present during autumn.

16 May 2025

Health & Wellbeing

Bike Ed for adults

The Phillip Island Bicycle User Group is currently running a Bike Ed program for adults.

15 May 2025

News

Code 1 response lifted in Bass Coast

Between January and March 2025, local paramedics received highest number of Code 1 calls in past 12 months.

13 May 2025