WEDNESDAY November 2, 2016
THE NEWSPAPER OF THE SNOWY MONARO REGION
Unit growing
The Cooma hospital oncology unit will be receiving an upgrade to facilities thanks to a collaboration with the Monaro Committee for Cancer Research (MCCR). MCCR approached the hospital with a request to refurbish and extend the unit and engaged in discussions with hospital staff, including Health Service Manager Antje Badger. The project involves an upgrade to the current facility, maintaining treatment spaces and the addition of a consult room with the ability to teleconference with specialists. The refurbishment will include a bigger
area for larger treatment spaces, for the purpose of making patients, nurses, families and carers more comfortable when using the facility. A purpose built kitchenette with joinery and a new staff station will also be included as part of the project. “It’s a wonderful opportunity. We are very fortunate to have the support of MCCR and community members to make redevelopment possible,” Ms Badger said. “It’s terrific that people can have chemotherapy and transfusions close to home without travelling to Canberra.”
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MCCR president Sandy Schofield said the project was decided upon due to its ability to make a significant difference to the community. She said the refurbishment is expected to cost in excess of $100,000 and is one of the biggest projects that MCCR has carried out. The money has come in part from a donation as well as existing funds from the various MCCR fundraisers including Strictly Musical and the Garden Parties. “When we got the donation we made a decision to do something to honour him and make a difference to the
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community,” she said. “The new facility will be safer and more comfortable - people won’t feel like they’re tripping over each other. It will be more pleasurable for patients, carers and staff.” The project has been underway for over 12 months with plans being delayed, but work is due to commence in February and expected to take eight weeks to complete. Pictured, members of the MCCR with patients and staff at the Cooma Oncology Unit.
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