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Dr Nebras will return as VMO for Gulgong MPS, but some questions remain
Announced via press release on Thursday, an agreement has been reached that brings Dr Nebras Yahya back as a doctor at Gulgong MPS after a long negotiation process.
'How much is a life worth?' Councillor slams Gulgong MPS progress
Councillor Paul Cavalier has slammed NSW Health for what he describes as a 'archaic, dangerous and outright ludicrous' state of affairs in the ongoing absence of a doctor at Gulgong MPS.
"I've moved a motion this evening because I believe Mid-Western Regional Council can do more about it and thought it was important for me to explain why I think that is the case and how I think we should go about it," he said.
Grave concerns: A doctor for just one day 'doesn't cut it' for Collarenebri
The Collarenebri community is fearful for its town's future if the local hospital is unable to secure a doctor for more than one day a week.
One day a week was outlined under the minimum requirements of a new contract which was put out to tender last month.
Hayley Olivares says the system failed her mum and could harm others too
Gulgong woman Dawn Trevitt died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15 from a gastrointestinal bleed when she presented to Gulgong MPS and was treated by a doctor over teleconference owing to the fact there were no doctors available after hours.
Gulgong MPS has been without a doctor since June after Western NSW Health did not renew a visiting medical officer (VMO) contract, leaving the facility doctorless and forcing patients into telehealth consults - sometimes with a doctor overseas.
Comment | The Gulgong community has been let down again
I sometimes wonder whether government departments learn from their mistakes, and make meaningful changes to their policies and procedures to avoid making them again in the future.
Back in August of 2010, the Gulgong Hospital was closed down unexpectedly.
Tributes pour in for 'dedicated and loving' Dawn Trevitt
Dawn Trevitt is being remembered in the Gulgong community as someone who touched the lives of countless people during her time as a teacher at Gulgong Primary School and tutor.
Dawn passed away on September 15 at Gulgong MPS, the details of which are the subject of a report that has been called for by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard in the wake of Mrs Trevitt's death.
Coolah Medical Centre to close as residents worry about dwindling health services
The Coolah community is up in arms over the loss of one of its two local GPs, the planned closure of its local medical centre and the loss of its staff.
Dr Abbas Haghshenas has been a GP servicing Coolah for half a decade, having originally been contracted for only three months in a locum position.
Politicians speak on the situation at Gulgong MPS and regional health services
The Mudgee Guardian reached out to Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders, Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education and Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton to speak on the death of Gulgong woman Dawn Trevitt and the lack of suitable services in Gulgong, Coolah and other regional NSW towns.
