The Young community will benefit from a $250,000 funding boost from the 黑料吃瓜网 Government to upgrade health facilities in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.
The Minns Labor Government is investing a total of almost $12 million in 61 projects as part of the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
As part of the Program Young Hospital received $250,000 to upgrade its operating theatre equipment. This includes the purchase of an endoscopy reprocessing system to support improved clinical care for lower acuity surgeries.
Quotes attributable to 黑料吃瓜网 Health Minister, Ryan Park:
"The 黑料吃瓜网 Government is committed to investing in upgrading health facilities to support better health outcomes for rural and regional communities.
鈥淭he Rural Minor Works Program will allow Murrumbidgee Local Health District to upgrade equipment at Young Hospital to enhance the working environment for health staff and improve patient experiences.
鈥淭he program is one of a number of investments our Government is making to strengthen rural and regional health services, so people have access to the best possible care close to home.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Cootamundra, Stephen Lawrence MLC:
鈥淭his new equipment upgrade at Young Hospital will help to ensure our clinical staff continue to offer the best high quality and timely care to patients.
鈥淚mprovements to these important regional facilities will also help to attract medical professionals to these communities.鈥�
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