This October, St Stephen’s Hospital is celebrating 10 years since beginning a new chapter and opening the doors of its state-of-the-art hospital in Hervey Bay.

From its origins in Maryborough in 1905, St Stephen’s has grown into an innovative regional hospital providing access to specialist care for countless residents and their families.

St Stephen’s General Manager, Peter Wood, said the anniversary is a special opportunity to reflect and look forward to an exciting vision for the future.

“St Stephen’s Hospital has a long history in the Wide Bay and is an integral part of our community, and our regional health system more broadly,” Peter said.

“To mark this anniversary, we’re looking forward to welcoming the community into our hospital to join us as we reflect on our history and celebrate all that has been achieved over the past decade,” he said.

And there is so much to celebrate. From establishing a purpose-built rehabilitation service in 2016 to the opening of the Forbes Cancer Care Centre in 2019, St Stephen’s continues to grow and bring new services and technology to the region.

“When the hospital relocated in 2014, St Stephen’s lead the way as Australia’s first fully integrated digital hospital. Since then, the hospital has continually developed,” Peter said.

“More recently, we have commissioned the first orthopaedic robot in the region, expanded our rehabilitation services, and have been recognised internationally for embracing technology to transform the way we deliver healthcare.

“We’re proud to play a part in bringing great care to the Fraser Coast and are looking forward to a very exciting future ahead for St Stephen’s.”

Join the fun and celebrations at St Stephen’s Community Family Day on Sunday 20 October 2024. For more visit ststephenshospital.com.au.