The Mid North Coast Local Health District will benefit from a $410,000 funding boost from the NSW Government to upgrade health facilities in the region.
The Minns Labor Government is investing a total of almost $12 million in 61 projects as part of the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital and Macksville District Hospital will share a $235,000 allocation to replace outdated waste management systems in each facility's operating theatres.
Wauchope District Memorial Hospital will also receive $175,000 to replace the decking structure between the main building and the hospital's rehabilitation unit, improving accessibility for patients and staff at the facility.
Quotes attributable to NSW Regional Health Minister Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government is committed to investing in health infrastructure to support better health outcomes for rural and regional communities.
"This investment will allow Mid North Coast Local Health District to upgrade equipment and health facilities to enhance the working environment for health staff and improve patient experiences.
"The 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."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Port Macquarie, Cameron Murphy MLC:
"I'm proud to be part of a government which is making this important investment in regional health facilities.
"This funding will benefit staff and patients, and it means we can upgrade outdated systems in operating theatres in Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Macksville and also improve accessibility for patients in Wauchope."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Oxley, Anthony D'Adam MLC:
"Through investments like this one, our government is improving access to care in our regional, rural and remote communities.
"This investment in health infrastructure supports improved working environments for our healthcare staff."
Quotes attributable to Jill Wong, Mid North Coast Local Health District Acting Chief Executive:
"The replacement of outdated waste management systems at Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Macksville hospitals will ensure that we can continue to safely remove surgical waste at each of the facilities in an appropriate manner.
"The upgrade to the deck structure at Wauchope District Memorial Hospital will enable patients, staff and visitors have improved accessibility when moving between the main building and the rehabilitation unit."
