In short: Patients are travelling to larger towns to seek healthcare because of shortages in medical and nursing staff. With only a locum doctor based at the Millicent hospital and that person not available all the time, Dr Bushell said Millicent residents like Ms Bowman and her daughter were often heading to Mount Gambier, about 50 kilometres away. "That makes …
A business case into a dedicated palliative care facility in Mount Gambier will soon begin following support for the project from both major parties in state parliament last week. Key points: Mt Gambier is a step closer to a dedicated palliative care facility The end-of-life facility would service the greater Limestone Coast area The proposed facility would offer home-like comfort …