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Churchill Rural Health Professional Honoured At 2013 Rural Health Awards Member for Morwell Russell Northe has commended Dr Fred Edwards for making a real difference in the Churchill community through his dedicated work in rural health. By Russell Northe - 27th November 2013 - Back to News On Friday night at the 2013 Victorian Rural Health Awards Dr Edwards was awarded the Outstanding Contributions Award which recognises those doctors and their families who have made outstanding contributions professionally and through strong community engagement.
"Rural health professionals, like Dr Edwards, provide indispensable support to communities, delivering a wide array of services to people in local clinics, rural and regional hospitals, community and Aboriginal health centres and even in the home," Mr Northe said.
"Dr Edwards is well respected in our community and this award reflects the high regard in which he is held, by his patients and other members of the community alike."
Speaking at the 2013 Rural Health Awards in Melbourne, Minister for Health, Mr David Davis, said the Awards were a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the ongoing and significant contribution rural health professionals make in maintaining the health and wellbeing of rural communities.
"This year's Victorian Rural Health Awards provide an important platform to promote an enriched career working in rural communities to the health professionals of tomorrow," Mr Davis said.
"Through the 2013 Victorian Rural Health Awards, now in their ninth year, we acknowledge not only the award recipients and nominees, but all the health professionals and their families working and residing in rural Victoria, for their significant and ongoing contribution to these communities."
Awards were presented across 9 categories: Outstanding contributions to Rural Communities by GPs, GP Locums, Medical Specialists, Aboriginal Health, Rural General practice, Rural Nursing, Rural Allied Health Professional, Rural Practice Manager and 35 years of service.
Mr Davis said the Victorian Coalition Government was committed to supporting the health of our rural communities, which includes strengthening our rural medical workforce.
"Since 2010, the government has invested more than $200 million each year in training and developing Victoria's health workforce," Mr Davis said.
"This investment is currently being brought together under a new initiative, which will ensure our health professionals continue to receive the best training and education.
"The initiative includes a strong focus on expanding training in rural and regional areas."
Mr Davis said Victoria's rural and regional communities deserved access to top quality health care.
russell.northe@parliament.vic.gov.au www.russellnorthe.com.au 66 George St, Morwell VIC 3840 ph 03 5133 9088 fax 03 5133 9388
"Ensuring the right workforce is in place to offer that care is vital work, and the Victorian Government will continue working to ensure the health system remains sustainable and patient-focused."
Media contact: Russell Northe 5133 9088
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