New staff comes to plug health worker shortage at Tamworth hospital

NSW Health minister Ryan Park announces appointment of 13 new senior medical professionals at Tamworth hospital.

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00:00Attracting skilled and experienced clinicians to our regional and rural areas is always a challenge,

00:06but it's one that I and the Government are committed to addressing.

00:09With a national shortage of specialists in regional and remote areas,

00:13the appointment of 13 doctors at Tamworth Hospital is an outstanding result

00:18thanks to the continued effort and focus of our Government and the local health district.

00:23These doctors have experience across a broad range of clinical settings

00:28and will be a welcome addition to the team at Tamworth Hospital,

00:31which serves its local community with care and compassion every day.