The Mid North Coast Local Health District has recently advised staff that from 31 October 2022, pathology services at Port Macquarie Base Hospital will transfer to NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP).
Patient safety and care will be paramount during the transition and the NSWHP laboratory at Port Macquarie are working closely with the LHD and current private provider to ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption to services.
The change links Port Macquarie with pathology services provided by NSWHP in the wider Hastings Macleay region and ensure continuity of pathology services during periods of high demand.