JOY AT £6M UPGRADE OF ST MICHAEL'S HOSPITAL
September 8, 2009 11:00 AM
MPs Julia Goldsworthy and Andrew George with the theatre team at the new breast cancer unit in St Michael's Hospital, Hayle
Health campaigners were celebrating this week after new £6m specialist breast cancer facility was opened at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle. Cornish MPs Andrew George and Julia Goldsworthy were among those who visited the hospital to celebrate the opening of the theatres, which will be put into use at the end of September.
The two new theatres will be among the most hi-tech in Cornwall, providing the latest "super-clean" environment required for orthopaedic and breast surgery. For the first time it will allow the breast cancer surgical team to have a dedicated theatre, and will mean more patients can be treated locally.
Commenting, Julia said:
"It was an emotional day for many campaigners who marched though the streets of Hayle just three years ago . Back then, we were all concerned that St Michael's Hospital was in danger of complete closure.
"The new facility is a testament to the passion and dedication of everyone involved in that campaign . Thanks to their hard work, not only has St Michael's kept its doors open, but also it has vastly improved its services and facilities.
"I am delighted for them and thrilled that this facility will now be able to treat more breast cancer patients every year. It is crucial that St Michael's Hospital is not just protected but continues to be enhanced for the people of Hayle and West Cornwall."
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