The Milton Ulladulla community is a step closer to accessing enhanced medical imaging services, with construction now complete on upgraded imaging facilities at Milton Ulladulla Hospital.
The enhanced health facilities form part of the Minns Labor Government's $7.5 million investment to deliver improved health infrastructure at Milton Ulladulla Hospital, ensuring it can meet the current and future healthcare needs of the South Coast community.
The upgraded medical imaging service includes the installation of a new CT scanner and X-ray machine. The upgraded facility will improve access to diagnostic imaging capabilities in the region.
Use of the advanced X-ray machine will start in the newly refurbished imaging room once commissioning and training has been completed, which is anticipated shortly. Operational commissioning is now also underway, including recruitment and staff training, to prepare for the commencement of CT services at the hospital in the coming months.
The Milton Ulladulla Hospital upgrades form part of more than $1 billion in health infrastructure investments by the Minns Labor Government across the Illawarra Shoalhaven region, including Shellharbour, Shoalhaven and Wollongong.
The completion of the upgraded medical imaging facilities follows the recent completion of the Community Cancer Services Centre at Milton Ulladulla Hospital, which delivered new and enhanced treatment and consultation spaces for cancer patients in the region.
For further information about the Milton Ulladulla Hospital upgrades, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/milton-ulladulla-hospital-upgrades
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"The Minns Labor Government is improving access to health care for people in the South Coast. The completion of construction for these upgraded medical imaging facilities is an important milestone the local community.
"The new CT scanner and X-ray machine will enhance the hospital's diagnostic capabilities and help support access to high-quality healthcare for South Coast residents.
"This upgrade is part of more than $1 billion in health infrastructure across the Illawarra Shoalhaven, ensuring communities from Milton and Ulladulla to Shellharbour, Shoalhaven and Wollongong have access to world-class health facilities closer to home."
Quotes attributable to Member for South Coast, Liza Butler:
"Having enhanced diagnostic services available closer to home will make a real difference for local patients and their families, reducing the need to travel further afield for important care.
"This investment means people across the Milton Ulladulla region will have access to modern diagnostic imaging facilities designed to meet the healthcare needs of our community now and into the future.
"With construction now complete, the focus turns to operational commissioning. This important final stage includes equipment testing and staff training to ensure the service is ready to provide safe, high-quality care for patients."
