By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
$20m funds for hospital upgrade including state-of-the-art ICU in State Budget…
THE Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully will receive a new intensive care and short stay unit, thanks to Victorian Government funding.
Last week’s State Budget included a detailed $20 million provision for the upgrade of the facility.
In a statement from the Department of Health, it was outlined the new ICU will enable The Angliss to provide the latest technology to treat heart attacks, strokes, severe infections, organ failure and complications resulting from surgery.
Chief of Clinical and Site Operations, Ben Kelly, is appreciative of the financial assistance.
“Eastern Health welcomes the Victorian Government’s ongoing commitment to Angliss Hospital,” he said.
The hospital will receive $200,000 this financial year, with the remaining spend and completion of the project expected in the fourth quarter of 2018-’19.
Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Operations, Jenny Dempster, said the money would greatly assist the hospital’s capacity to care for patients.
“This new centre will mean fewer patients will need to be moved to Box Hill for intensive care,” she said.
“We want to make sure the Angliss Hospital fits with the general direction of Eastern Health.
“We look forward to working with the Victorian Government to confirm the details of this exciting project.“
Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region, Shaun Leane, said the investment at Angliss Hospital would be welcomed among the community.
“Our $20 million investment to upgrade The Angliss Hospital will mean local families can access the care they need, closer to home,“ he said.
