Doctors may appear to have the answers to every patient’s problems, but underneath, they too could be fighting their own battle. Mental health problems are high among medical workers. That’s why Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day – Friday, June 5 – is raising awareness of the mental health of all doctors and health practitioners around the world.

On Wednesday 27th May, the newly established Inverloch Auxiliary and Bass Coast Health (BCH) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding outlining the partnership and actions required to facilitate fundraising for the BCH Integrated Cancer Unit.

Bass Coast Health Social Worker Fiona Matthews-Gullace said children with autism may be extra prone to feeling the distress created by the isolation and change in usual routine. She has these tips for parents and their children to help ease the impact of lockdown.

With thanks to further funding from Family Safety Victoria, “Change for Sam” is able to continue important work to bring about change for women and children experiencing family violence in Bass Coast.

Surgery resumed at Bass Coast Health this week, as the health service slowly returns to normal operations while the COVID-19 pandemic simmers.

A new doctor dedicated to improving women’s health has joined the team at Bass Coast Health. Dr Sarah Beck is working as a GP Obstetrician providing antenatal and obstetric care to women across the Bass Coast.

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is pleased to announce the resumption of maternity services at Wonthaggi Hospital, with a gradual transition from Monday 18th May.

BCH has been running two assessment clinics since March 14 at Phillip Island and March 15 at Wonthaggi Hospital. Over 800 people have already been tested at these clinics, with 8 positive test results from the BCH testing clinics.

Mothers from the Corner Inlet and Bass Coast communities are enjoying the new and improved maternity suite at South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) in Foster.

People with dementia living at home are being urged to maintain structure in their day and include activities they enjoy, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Help is still available for people experiencing family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is turning to cyberspace to keep the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic daily.

Chemotherapy services are continuing at Bass Coast Health’s Wonthaggi Hospital but in a new location as the hospital prepares for COVID-19 patients.

A Phillip Island engineer renowned for transforming lives with his revolutionary 3D printed hands is helping to keep Bass Coast Health staff as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.