Sunbury’s Medicare Urgent Care Centre (UCC) has achieved a major milestone of being open for more than 100 days and treating more than 3500 patients in that time.
The achievement was celebrated on November 9, with a visit from the then Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles and Hawke MP Sam Rae to thank the dedicated staff who run the UCC at Goonawarra Medical Centre.
Sunbury UCC manager Chathura Kaluarachchi said the new centre has helped thousands of patients when they need care the most.
“The recent addition of an after hours x-ray facility has been appreciated by patients,” Mr Kaluarachchi said.
“With all of this in place, Goonawarra Medical Centre can continue to provide the best quality care for Sunbury and surrounding residents.”
Mr Marles and Mr Rae agreed it was great to see the Sunbury UCC delivering for thousands of local families.
“Urgent care clinics are pivotal in easing the burden on hospitals and getting patients access to the care they need when they need it,” Mr Marles said.
Now with extended hours, the Sunbury UCC is open seven days a week from 8am to 10pm, meaning it can see more patients, more often.
All services are fully bulk-billed and there is no need for an appointment, which is helping local families save money on the treatment of cuts, minor burns, sprains and breaks.
