RESIDENTS are being asked to have their say on the multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Healesville and District Hospital as part of a new liaison group.
Eastern Health proposed the liaison group last week, and is calling for community members to join and to give feedback on the hospital redevelopment as it takes place.
Eastern Health’s manager of Consumer Participation and Patient Experience, Tanya Hendry, said group members would be able to hear updates on the hospital first-hand.
“The expansion of the Healesville and District Hospital and Yarra Valley Community Health is exciting news for residents,” she said.
“We value their feedback and this is a great way for them to ensure their voice is heard,” she said.
As part of the liaison group, residents will be able to have drop-in sessions at the hospital to hear about the expansion works.
The hospital’s redevelopment comes as a result of a $7.8 million grant from the State Government.
Once completed, the Healesville Hospital will have a new operating theatre, a renal dialysis unit and improved patient capacity, among other features.
Eastern Health has confirmed that space will also be provided in the upgraded hospital for a birthing room and ensuite.
However, a statement from the organisation said that birthing services would be provided “when and if demand for birthing services across the Yarra Ranges increases and Eastern Health is able to provide a safe and sustainable birthing service.”
Designs for the expansion works are expected to be completed before the end of the year, with all of the works to be completed by early 2016.
For more information on the redevelopment liaison team for the Healesville Hospital, contact Tanya Hendry on 5969 9951 or email healesvillefeedback@easternhealth.org.au.
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