Gympie Hospital’s Cancer Care and Renal Centre opens
Published Wednesday, 18 October, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Minister for Health
The Honourable Stephen Robertson
Local dialysis and chemotherapy patients will get better access to treatment following the refurbishment of Gympie Hospital’s Ward 7, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said today.
Mr Robertson officially opened the new $1.4 million Cancer Care and Renal Centre today.
He said the ward included a new Renal Dialysis Unit with eight haemodialysis chairs and Chemotherapy Unit with eight chairs.
“Before this new renal unit was completed, renal patients living in the Gympie area have had to travel to Nambour for their dialysis,” Mr Robertson said.
“Now they can get the same treatment at Gympie Hospital and save several hours in travel each week.
“The Renal Unit now has the capacity to treat up to 36 patients a week.”
Mr Robertson said the new Chemotherapy Unit was relocated and expanded to include, a conference room, nurses’ station, specialist doctors’ room, treatment room and education room.
“About 50 patients a month receive chemotherapy at Gympie Hospital and this new unit ensures the health service district can meet the growing demand for cancer services in the region,” he said.
Mr Robertson said the redevelopment was delivered with support from a number of community organisations, including the Parsons Road Uniting Church, Gympie RSL, Gympie Hospital Auxiliary, Supporting Chemotherapy in Cooloola Committee, Corbet Timbers, APEX Club, Queensland Cancer Fund and Chemotherapy Trust Fund.
“This type of community support is deeply appreciated”, he said.
“It reinforces our belief that community spirit is alive and well in Gympie and reassures us the community recognise and appreciate the quality health services provided at Gympie Hospital.”
Mr Robertson said the redevelopment demonstrated the Beattie Government’s commitment to improving public health care in Gympie, particularly in the area of chronic disease management.
“The annual budget for the Gympie Health Services District has risen to more than $23 million – up more than 30 percent over two years,” he said.
“The District has also experienced a 13 per cent growth in activity and has exceeded surgical targets over the past three years.
“There has also been a significant increase in service provision in the primary health care areas of cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, and chemotherapy services”.
Mr Robertson said work was also underway on the $6.5 million upgrade of the emergency department which is expected to be completed in May next year.
18 October, 2006
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680
Mr Robertson officially opened the new $1.4 million Cancer Care and Renal Centre today.
He said the ward included a new Renal Dialysis Unit with eight haemodialysis chairs and Chemotherapy Unit with eight chairs.
“Before this new renal unit was completed, renal patients living in the Gympie area have had to travel to Nambour for their dialysis,” Mr Robertson said.
“Now they can get the same treatment at Gympie Hospital and save several hours in travel each week.
“The Renal Unit now has the capacity to treat up to 36 patients a week.”
Mr Robertson said the new Chemotherapy Unit was relocated and expanded to include, a conference room, nurses’ station, specialist doctors’ room, treatment room and education room.
“About 50 patients a month receive chemotherapy at Gympie Hospital and this new unit ensures the health service district can meet the growing demand for cancer services in the region,” he said.
Mr Robertson said the redevelopment was delivered with support from a number of community organisations, including the Parsons Road Uniting Church, Gympie RSL, Gympie Hospital Auxiliary, Supporting Chemotherapy in Cooloola Committee, Corbet Timbers, APEX Club, Queensland Cancer Fund and Chemotherapy Trust Fund.
“This type of community support is deeply appreciated”, he said.
“It reinforces our belief that community spirit is alive and well in Gympie and reassures us the community recognise and appreciate the quality health services provided at Gympie Hospital.”
Mr Robertson said the redevelopment demonstrated the Beattie Government’s commitment to improving public health care in Gympie, particularly in the area of chronic disease management.
“The annual budget for the Gympie Health Services District has risen to more than $23 million – up more than 30 percent over two years,” he said.
“The District has also experienced a 13 per cent growth in activity and has exceeded surgical targets over the past three years.
“There has also been a significant increase in service provision in the primary health care areas of cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, and chemotherapy services”.
Mr Robertson said work was also underway on the $6.5 million upgrade of the emergency department which is expected to be completed in May next year.
18 October, 2006
MEDIA: MATTHEW JUTSUM 3225 2680