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Tuesday, 24 January, 2017
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eople living in the Yarra Ranges will have access to a completely refurbished health service from February 6 following the $8.8 million redevelopment of Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health. Eastern Health staff have EHHQ EXV\ SXWWLQJ WKH ÀQDO touches to the new facility, which will bring hospital and community health services under one roof. “This is a very exciting time for our staff and the local community. Further to the extensive range of acute and community health services currently available, the hospital
will provide a new, enlarged operating theatre, a new renal dialysis unit and a refurbished palliative care room with a courtyard – just to name a few of the key features,” Chief Executive, Adjunct Professor David Plunkett said. With community health services operating amid a construction zone for the past 12 months and hospital services temporarily relocated during the redevelopment, Adj Prof Plunkett thanked staff and the community for their patience. “I would like to sincerely thank our staff and the community for their contribution.
Without your willingness to embrace the changes over the past year, we would not have been able to complete this enormous project so quickly,” he said. “I trust it will be worth the wait when you are able to see the fantastic new facilities that will be available.” Eastern Health is planning to celebrate the completion of the redevelopment and the hospital’s 60th anniversary with a Community Open Day this Sunday, January 29 from 2pm. Free public tours of the new health service will be available throughout the afternoon. Bookings are essential. Visit www.trybooking.com/243766 or call 9091 8801 to book your place.
ealesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health’s transformation has been a collaborative effort between Eastern Health, the Victorian Government and the community. “We would like to thank the Victorian Government IRU WKHLU VLJQLÀFDQW contribution and continued support throughout the redevelopment,” Chief Executive, Adjunct Professor David Plunkett said.
“Our thanks also extend to Commercial Industrial Construction Group (CICG) and their contractors; project manager Johnstaff Projects; architect Bamford Architects; and our other project consultants for their great work on this project. The success of this redevelopment would also not have been possible without the valuable input from all members of the Healesville Redevelopment Liaison Group, our staff, volunteers and the community.” 12334020-KC4-17