Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, is calling for an upgrade to the Mareeba Hospital Emergency Department and is asking the community to add their voice.
Since 2020, the Government has invested more than $6.2 million in the Mareeba Hospital, including the $2.9 million medical imaging department extension which included the installation of a CT scanner, a $950,000 refurbishment of the operating theatre and the recently completed $425,000 upgrade to the palliative care area.
While this investment has supported the delivery of improved health services for the Mareeba community, Ms Lui is calling on the Minister for Health, Mental Health, Ambulance Services and Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman to fund a further major uplift to the Emergency Department.
She has launched a petition for residents to add their voice to the call for this further investment in the Hospital that will keep pace with a growing population and ensure the community have access to the latest models of care.
“We need to deliver a world-class facility that matches the excellent service provided by the hardworking health workers at Mareeba Hospital.
“On my recent visits to the hospital, staff have highlighted upgrades, changes and innovative ideas that would improve the patient experience, care, and their working environment. One particular area I continue to hear about is the Emergency Department and I’m determined to listen to these staff and act.”
She said the hospital building had been servicing the Mareeba community for more than 80 years.
Approximately 2,000 emergency department presentations are managed at the hospital each month, and a raft of medical and community health services are delivered from the building.
Ms Lui said it was time to build on previous investments and deliver an uplift to the Emergency Department ensuring the Hospital was able to continue to meet the needs of the growing community.
“I am fighting for Mareeba and talking to the Minister to highlight the community’s needs and concerns, but adding your voice will strengthen the call,” said Ms Lui.
“I have put together this petition to allow residents to amplify the message to Minister Fentiman, sharing their stories and their experiences to highlight the need for further investment in Mareeba Hospital.”
Link to the petition: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6726845/mareeba-hospital-upgrade-petition
