Bega - South East Regional Hospital

Overview

South East Regional Hospital in Bega is a modern healthcare facility serving the Far South Coast region of NSW. With approximately 160 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, intensive care, surgery, medicine, maternity, pediatrics, oncology, mental health, and rehabilitation. Operating under Southern NSW Local Health District, this facility opened in 2016, replacing the older Bega District Hospital with state-of-the-art infrastructure. South East Regional Hospital serves as the referral center for smaller facilities throughout the Far South Coast, covering a large geographic area from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border. The hospital features advanced diagnostic equipment, a helipad for emergency retrievals, and telehealth capabilities connecting patients with specialists in major centers. The facility plays a crucial role in this coastal region, which faces significant seasonal population fluctuations due to tourism.