Proserpine Hospital is set to receive massive upgrades, totalling close to $8 million in building works.
The $8 million from the State Government will include a new renal dialysis service and four renal dialysis chairs and a refurbishment of the Acute Primary Care Clinic.
The renal dialysis upgrades are part of the government’s $27.7 million commitment to deliver 33 renal dialysis treatment spaces in regional Queensland.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services, Shannon Fentiman said, “This is a significant project that will be greatly welcomed by renal patients currently travelling to Bowen or Mackay for weekly treatments.
“We are committed to providing care closer to home for Queenslanders and know the burden is significant for those needing to travel for dialysis treatments several times a week.
“That’s why we invested more than $27 million to deliver 33 renal dialysis treatment spaces, across Queensland for our rural, remote, and regional communities.”
The Acute Primary Care Clinic refurbishment is set to include renovations to the clinical assimilation training area, clinical assessment rooms and management office spaces.
Under construction currently is an offsite facility in Herbert Street which will host the Clinic, while main works are being completed.
The renal dialysis treatment facility is expected to be operational in early 2025, and the Acute Primary Care Clinic building is anticipated to be open in 2026.
“While the project at Proserpine Hospital is taking longer than anticipated, each step has allowed us to maintain service delivery as we work to deliver these essential upgrades,” Mrs Fentiman said.
“I look forward to residents accessing these new and enhanced services over the coming years.”
Renal dialysis and upgrades to Acute Primary Care Clinic confirmed for Proserpine Hospital. Photo supplied
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