RESIDENTS throughout the Goulburn Valley are set to receive at least an extra 14,000 specialist doctor appointments closer to home, saving the need for inconvenient and costly trips to Melbourne.
The commitment is part of a $136.2 million investment from the Victorian government, which will fund around 500,000 specialist appointments in regional Victoria.
Too often, regional Victorians are forced to hit the road to get the specialist treatment they need.
Patients in the Goulburn Valley requiring specialist treatment for diabetes and nephrology will benefit from extra services at GV Health in 2019-20.
In total across Victoria, the Victorian government is paving the way for an extra 75,000 appointments for patients with heart conditions, 30,000 appointments for patients with arthritis, 50,000 appointments for Victorians with chronic pain and an extra 40,000 appointments for cancer patients.
It’s all part of the State Government’s plan to ensure regional Victorians receive the same world-class healthcare as Melbourne patients, no matter where they live.
