Cuts to Western Health: A Recipe for Disaster in Victoria's West The decision to end oesophageal surgeries at Footscray Hospital has sent shockwaves through Victoria's medical community.
Just three months after opening, the new hospital is facing cuts to some of its most critical services, raising questions about the state's health department priorities.
Critics argue that centralising surgical expertise into hubs at Geelong Hospital and Peter Mac will force vulnerable patients to travel long distances for treatment, compromising care in one of Victoria's most disadvantaged regions.