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Health Minister visits the Victorian Heart Hospital

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This week, the Victorian Heart Hospital welcomed special guests, the Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP and Member for Oakleigh Minister, the Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, for a tour of Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital. 

Since the Minister opened the Heart Hospital in February 2023, the cardiac landmark in a year cared for over 11,000 patients, performed more than 1,000 cardiothoracic surgeries, and supported 1,000 patients through the Intensive Care Unit. 

More than 20 per cent of Victorians who suffer heart attacks are now seen at the Victorian Heart Hospital. 

Led by Monash Health CEO Professor Eugine Yafele, Board Chair Dipak Sanghvi, and the VHH Leadership of Professor Stephen Nicholls, Professor Derek Chew, Professor Jayme Bennetts, and Joanne McCann, the Ministers met with the talented team across the Heart Hospital to better understand the world-leading care and research performed every day. 

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