A doctor is now on duty at Mackellar Rural Health Centre, after the clinic was without one for almost two weeks.
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Dr Alice Wu started at the centre on Monday, and will work until August 16, when a new locum will take over.
The NVI spoke to Mackellar board member Gae Swain who said they were still looking for a full-time GP.
"The community can be assured that we are still working really hard with the Rural Doctors Network to source a permanent doctor," Mrs Swain said.
Prior to Dr Wu taking over, nurses looked after patients when there was no doctor available. This came after the resignation of Dr Jennifer Hunter, whose last day was July 23.
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Countless community members, Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey, and Parkes MP Mark Coulton have all expressed their wishes for the clinic to stay open.
The clinic has faced troublesome times in the past, closing in July 2017 after its last doctor left.
Mackellar Care took over the Gunnedah Rural Health Centre in November 2017 and re-named it Mackellar Rural Health Centre.
Jessica Worboys
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
