Big win for Riverina town as health minister reverses decision to shift service

Big win for Riverina town as health minister reverses decision to shift service

Cootamundra's pathology lab stays open, thanks to community efforts and Point of Care Testing tech. Faster results, local convenience.

Pathology service is saved

Cootamundra Pathology service to stay open thanks to petition

NSW Government reverses decision to shut Cootamundra pathology, service to remain in town

The Cootamundra Pathology lab will remain open. Photo: Jarryd Rowley. Health Minister Ryan Park announced on Thursday (8 May) that the NSW Health Pathology laboratory will remain in Cootamundra, reversing the previous decision to close the lab and move it to Young. The original plan to relocate the lab to a town 40 minutes away sparked a backlash from the local council, residents, Health Services Union (HSU) and Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke. The u…