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27 November, 2025

Sound donation to hospital

SKIPTON Hospital now has access to a new ultrasound device with support from the local op-shop. Community Op-Shop President Pat Hutchison and co-ordinator Stan Foote were at the hospital recently to witness the new ultra sound being used.

By Craig Wilson

Dr Badrika Kahawatta, Dr Malcolm Anderson and nurse Jenny Holdsworth with Pat Hutchison and Stan Foote from Skipton Community Op-Shop.
Dr Badrika Kahawatta, Dr Malcolm Anderson and nurse Jenny Holdsworth with Pat Hutchison and Stan Foote from Skipton Community Op-Shop.

The Op Shop donated $5,000 of the $7,000 needed for the purchase.   

Practice nurse Jenny Holdsworth said the scanning device was an invaluable piece of equipment saving patients a trip to Ballarat.

Dr Badrika Kahawatta recently did a two day course to learn about the new device and is very happy the new service is able to his patients. 

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