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02/06/2009
£64m Hospital Scheme Ready To Open
A new multi-million pound hospital is to open at the end of this month in Co Down.
The Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) has visited the new £64m Downe Hospital, in Downpatrick, to launch a public awareness campaign about the new facility.
It will offer a range of services including a 24-hour consultant-led Accident & Emergency Unit, a day procedure unit, outpatient department, maternity, rehabilitation and diagnostics services.
Speaking during a visit to the new hospital on the New Struell Wells Road, the Minister said: "This is a momentous time for the people of this area. The new £64m hospital will be open to the public from 28 June and will provide state of the art medical facilities and services in a modern environment.
"I know that the old Downe Hospital holds a very special place in the hearts of the local community. The new hospital will offer the same degree of care and sense of community as the old hospital but in a vastly improved patient environment."
The Trust's Acting Chief Executive, Seamus McGoran welcomed the Minister to the new hospital.
He said: "This is an exciting time for all our staff as we make our final preparations for the opening of this new and exciting facility which will deliver modern acute care for the population of Downpatrick and the surrounding area into the future."
(PR/BMcc)
The Stormont Health Minister Michael McGimpsey (pictured) has visited the new £64m Downe Hospital, in Downpatrick, to launch a public awareness campaign about the new facility.
It will offer a range of services including a 24-hour consultant-led Accident & Emergency Unit, a day procedure unit, outpatient department, maternity, rehabilitation and diagnostics services.
Speaking during a visit to the new hospital on the New Struell Wells Road, the Minister said: "This is a momentous time for the people of this area. The new £64m hospital will be open to the public from 28 June and will provide state of the art medical facilities and services in a modern environment.
"I know that the old Downe Hospital holds a very special place in the hearts of the local community. The new hospital will offer the same degree of care and sense of community as the old hospital but in a vastly improved patient environment."
The Trust's Acting Chief Executive, Seamus McGoran welcomed the Minister to the new hospital.
He said: "This is an exciting time for all our staff as we make our final preparations for the opening of this new and exciting facility which will deliver modern acute care for the population of Downpatrick and the surrounding area into the future."
(PR/BMcc)
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