WHITTLESEA: Mernda Hospital opened by Minister
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) and Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage opened the new Mernda Community Hospital on Saturday (Nov. 22).
First patients are being admitted this week.
Operated by Northern Health, services will roll out progressively.
Patients will have access to pharmacy, public dental, pathology, allied health, paediatric clinics, respiratory and allergy services.
More services will become available in the new yearincluding renal care and community mental health services, followed by urgent care, imaging and pathology.
“he Mernda facility will alleviate pressure on the Northern Hospital in Epping – supporting the rapidly growing region, which is home to more than one million people and expected to grow by more than 74 per cent by 2036,” said a government representative.
“The Mernda Community Hospital will help take pressure off the Northern Hospital – helping more Victorians get the care they need, sooner,” said Ms Thomas.
Ms Kathage said: “This new community hospital is a game changer for our community – providing local families with more health services, closer to home.”
Thomastown MlA Bronwyn Halfpenny said:“Our community has been so excited for this project to open – it’s fantastic to see it come to life.” Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio said the hospital will make a massive difference – it will mean more world-class care right on our doorstep.”