Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre
1/15 Davey Drive,
Ringwood East,
Victoria,
3135,
Australia
The $10 million Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre opened in May 2018.
It aimed to support Eastern Health to improve access to services and treatment for women at risk of, or undergoing treatment for, breast cancer. This project provided a purpose-built facility that could bring together breast screening, breast cancer treatment and supportive care services.
$10M
INVESTMENT
12,800
EXTRA PATIENT CONSULTATIONS
5,520
EXTRA MAMMOGRAMS
2,400
MORE BREAST NURSE CONSULTS
Scope
The development of the Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre, co-located at the Maroondah Hospital, aimed to support much needed breast cancer services, closer to home.
Benefits
The Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre project aimed to provide a purpose-built facility that could bring together breast screening, breast cancer treatment and supportive care services.
Breast Screen Victoria and Radiation Oncology Consultation services are provided from the new facility along with:
- Eastern Health’s diagnostic breast imaging
- interventional breast imaging
- medical oncology
- breast care nurse consultation
- wellness/support care consultation.
Partners
This project was delivered by the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority in partnership with Eastern Health.
Please note: As of 1 February 2021, the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) became the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).
News
24 May 2018
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre now open
The $10 million Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre has opened, giving thousands of women in Melbourne’s east better access to breast cancer services.
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Gallery
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre - almost ready to open (March 2018)
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre - under construction (July 2017)
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre - the roof goes on! (October 2017)
Location
Eastern Health Breast and Cancer Centre
- 1/15 Davey Drive, Ringwood East, Victoria, 3135, Australia
- Operated by: Eastern Health
- 1300 342 255
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