FACILITIES at Armidale Hospital’s new ambulatory care building have been given the thumbs up by doctors and nurses, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall says.
Health Minister Jillian Skinner joined Mr Marshall last week to officially open the $8 million facility.
“This will ensure patients can access more streamlined health services in one modern, purpose-built location for decades to come,” Mr Marshall said.
“The ground floor of the building is dedicated to medical oncology services, providing chemotherapy treatment for cancer and other conditions in addition to day therapy infusions for conditions such as anaemia, as well as immune and neurological conditions.
“The new facility will also greatly enhance Armidale Hospital’s capacity to treat cancer patients from Armidale and across the region,” Mr Marshall said.
“The new chemotherapy unit not only provides more space for cancer services, it also provides two additional chemotherapy treatment chairs, taking the total number of cancer treatment places at Armidale Hospital from four to six.”
Ms Skinner said Armidale Hospital had one of the best ambulatory care facilities in regional NSW.
“I have watched this tremendous facility grow from the ground up and it is with great pride that I am here today to celebrate its official opening with the people of Armidale,” she said.
“In my recent visits to Armidale Hospital I have said this project represents the way forward when it comes to the delivery of health care across the state.
“Ambulatory care facilities are vital to ensuring patients are cared for in appropriate facilities and Armidale is now leading the way in providing this model of care.”
The State Government contributed $6.7 million to the project, while the Federal Government provided $1.3 million.
