WDHS merger: Local Doctor speaks out

A LOCAL physician has spoken out against the potential merger of Western District Health Service however, dual WDHS and CMH chief executive, Rowena Clift said like other health services, they had no certainty over the amalgamations at this stage. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Lizzie Hallam

August 06, 2024 | 4:00 PM

CONCERNS over a possible merger of regional health services in western Victoria are mounting with worried locals urged to attend a second protest rally organised for Warrnambool on Friday, August 16 at the Civic Green at 1pm.

Meanwhile a petition has been circulating by health shadow minister, Georgie Crozier, drawing attention to the Legislative Council’s plans to amalgamate local regional and rural hospitals across the state.