Did you know that a parcel of land on Rowe Street was chosen to become the location of a planned satellite hospital in Caboolture?
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The satellite hospital at Rowe St is expected to offer a range of services, including community health services, ambulatories and low acuity day therapy services such as renal dialysis, chemotherapy, complex wound management, urgent care for minor injury and illness, and outpatient activities.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the news earlier this month, stating that it’s all about investing in health and infrastructure as well as creating jobs and strengthening the economy.
At present, a business case for the whole Satellite Hospital Program is being prepared to identify which services will be offered at each location. It’s expected that it will support up to 773 local jobs once the program is rolled out.
Following the completion of the business case and acquisition of land, the next stage would be the construction of the hospital which is expected to take around one year.
Caboolture, along with Redlands, Pine Rivers and the Gold Coast are among the seven areas where satellite hospitals are being built under a $265-million commitment made by the state government.
“Satellite hospitals will take pressure off our health system by easing the demand on major hospitals and also support hundreds of jobs for Queenslanders,” the Premier said.
The selected areas, according to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, have experienced significant growth in recent years and it has seen increased demand for health services.
Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said the satellite hospital will be a game-changer for his constituents. He said it would be a smart way to reduce demand on Caboolture hospital and will allow locals to get health treatment quickly and efficiently.
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