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First Look Inside the $50 Million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

First Look Inside the $50 Million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

The Glen Innes community now has the opportunity to preview the much-anticipated $50 million hospital redevelopment, with a newly released fly-through video offering a virtual tour of the future facility. The New South Wales Government has committed $50 million to the redevelopment, ensuring the hospital is equipped with modern and refurbished facilities to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region. An animation showcasing the hospital’s new design has been released alongside the schematic plans, and community members are invited to share their feedback at upcoming information sessions in April. Planning and design work is progressing, with the redevelopment set…
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NSW Health Minister Rejects Proposal to Split Hunter New England Health District

NSW Health Minister Rejects Proposal to Split Hunter New England Health District

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has dismissed a motion to divide the Hunter New England Health Local Health District into two separate entities, arguing that such a move would only duplicate services and place additional strain on resources without addressing key recruitment challenges. The proposal was introduced by Barwon MP Roy Butler, who advocated for the split following what he described as a disrespectful, dismissive, and often inaccurate response from the Health Service regarding concerns about Wee Waa Hospital. Mr Park reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and delivery across rural and regional NSW. He stated that the special…
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