Fraser Coast Chronicle

COMBATING COVID: Region’s testing and vaccine numbers revealed

Wide Bay Hospital and Health comment on region’s covid-19 preparedness. Read more here:

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31st March 2021 5:03 PM

Bundaberg fever clinic nurse Michelle Cooper was the second Queensland recipient of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine when she vaccinated by nurse Tammy Shilvock.

Number of patients in emergency during holidays revealed

Wide Bay emergency departments were kept busy during the peak holiday period.

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05th Jan. 2021 4:01 PM

‘Alarming’ Coast hospital results reveal burnout: union

Survey results reveal ongoing resourcing frustrations

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20th Dec. 2020 6:12 PM

The emergency building at Hervey Bay Hospital.

RESEARCH GRANT: Focus on nicotine impacts during pregnancy

Dr Ratsch: In Wide Bay, the rate of smoking in pregnancy is still high.

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17th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM

Dr Angela Ratsch’s grant is part of a $4 million funding boost from the Queensland Government to investigate vital health issues across the state.

Probe underway into nurse slap claim at Maryborough hospital

‘We’re committed to actioning any findings from the review’

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28th July 2020 3:07 AM

Widower Gary Begley claims his highly vulnerable wife who couldn’t talk due to a stroke was slapped at Maryborough Hospital. Picture,

How hospital coped with Coast's lesser-known COVID-19 threat

A chronic condition, diagnosed at 25% the rate here than anywhere else in Queensland, meant a large number of locals were...

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04th July 2020 12:07 PM

Life-changing treatment options for chronic patients

Until recently, Margaret Anderson had to travel every week to receive the only treatment keeping her alive.

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01st July 2020 6:07 AM

Hervey Bay leukaemia patient Margaret Anderson can now receive her life-saving transfusions locally. She is pictured with Adelle McCallion, who is a Clinical Nurse Consultant with iCAT in Hervey Bay.

New leader chosen to replace sacked health service CEO

The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has a new CEO

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29th May 2020 9:05 AM

Debbie Carroll with WBHHS Executive Director of Mental Health and Specialised Services Robyn Bradley (left) and Board Chair Peta Jamieson (right) at a 2019 public information session to share the planning process for a new hospital in Bundaberg with the community.

New health chiefs chosen for Coast

Two new members have been appointed to the Wide Bay health board

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19th May 2020 6:05 PM

The two board members resigned in the wake of the sacking of Adrian Pennington following tensions between him and Chair Peta Jamieson.

Hospital appoints new health chiefs