It’s delivered

By Emma Sun
ANextension of Casey Hospital’s Special Care Nursery was recently completed.
Premier John Brumby and Health Minister Daniel Andrews opened the $5.2 million nursery, with an additional 14 cots, to cater for an extra 1000 births a year.
“The staff at Casey Hospital’s special care nursery make a huge difference to the lives of some of Victoria’s youngest patients every day,” Mr Brumby said.
“It’s important our hard-working doctors and nurses have the support and facilities they need to provide even better care to acutely ill babies and that is why we delivered $5.2 million to expand the special care nursery to meet growing demand.
“The expansion will help keep mothers and their babies together by reducing the need to transfer newborn babies requiring extra care to other hospitals. It will also allow for babies with extra needs born at other hospitals to move closer to home with their mothers.”
New mother Tanya Fisher, who lives in Berwick, had twins Taylor and Ashley just over two months ago at the Monash in Clayton.
They were transferred to Casey Hospital soon after and spent six weeks in special needs. Ms Fisher’s initial hesitations to go to Casey Hospital disappeared almost instantly.
“Most people avoided Casey Hospital, so I was a bit hesitant at first because I was wondering if my twins would get the best care,” Ms Fisher said.
“But the nursing staff were fantastic; they gave the twins devotion and round the clock care. They were also able to help me with all my needs and support me through those six weeks, which wasn’t an easy time.”
Ms Fisher said she was amazed by the facilities – old and new – and the excellent care the staff provided.
“The have the best facilities, which are on par with the nursing staff care,” Ms Fisher said.
“The new facilities are mind-blowing. It’s going to make the experience that much easier for any parents going for it.
“I would definitely recommend parents go to Casey Hospital, no doubt about it.”