Member for Mildura Ali Cupper has congratulated community activists for their advocacy in light of Mildura Base Hospital’s decision to allow obstetrician Wendy Hughes to continue using MBH facilities for private obstetric work.

MBH rescinded its decision to end Dr Hughes’ contract after a campaign to reinstate attracted enormous community support.

“Mildura was at risk of losing Dr Hughes altogether when a contractual change meant that Dr Hughes was no longer to see private patients using the Mildura Base Hospital’s theatres,” Ms Cupper said.

Ms Cupper says the community campaign to encourage Mildura Base Hospital to continue allowing Dr Hughes to access it, has secured her services well into Mildura’s future:

“Mildura Base Hospital will return to public management in September of this year and after that the Board and CEO will be responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with staff specialists and Visiting Medi...