First stage of hospital redevelopment completed

The first new building has been unveiled as part of GV Health’s $229 million redevelopment. The new dialysis unit was officially opened last Friday, with current and new patients moving into the state-of-the-art facility this Friday.

The new facility features 12 larger, more comfortable chairs for patients, as well as four isolation rooms, a small kitchenette, televisions for patients, and the latest in technology.

GV Health chief executive officer, Matt Sharp said the new dialysis unit is double the size of their current one.

“We currently have seven chairs in a small, quite dark space. This new facility will be able to cater for 18 patients and is a much brighter space, with plenty of natural light filtering in through the windows.

“This new unit will also mean that patients don’t have to travel to Melbourne three times a week for treatment anymore as we are now able to give the very best treatment right here in the Goulburn Valley.”

Current patients were also invited along to get their first look at the new facility, including Rosemary Edwards who was very impressed.

“We spend anywhere from four to six hours in these chairs, up to three times a week. There’s so much more room and natural light, it looks great.” She said.

The next stage of the hospital redevelopment will see the new emergency department open in February next year, with works on the current emergency department to follow. The five-storey building is also due to be completed in mid to late 2020.