Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D Ath
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath has officially opened an expanded and refurbished paediatric treatment area in Townsville University Hospital’s emergency department.
Minister D’Ath said the Palaszczuk Government contributed $1.6 million towards the project, which has expanded the number of beds from seven to 12 and created a separate waiting area for children and their families.
“Visiting a hospital can be daunting for children when they’re surrounded by big people and big equipment,” she said.
“That’s why we’ve invested in this new treatment area to create a child-friendly space right within the ED.