Boorowa residents now have access to a new healthcare facility with the opening of the Marsden Street Medical Centre on July 1, 2025.
This development comes after the closure of the previous practice in November 2024, which left the community without local general practitioner services for several months.
Dr Asitha Wickramaratne, known locally as Dr Wick, from Young is leading the practice and is very pleased with the opening of the new clinic as well as the way the community has supported the opening.
Dr Wick has said he has been very eager to resume providing care to both new and returning patients.
The reopening of the Marsden Street Medical Centre addressed a significant gap in local healthcare services with the new centre aiming to offer comprehensive general medical services in the newly renovated facility.
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The community has expressed their relief and gratitude for the return of a GP to the main street facility and have said the opening marks a positive step forward in access to healthcare locally.
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network were on hand at the opening to congratulate Dr Wick on the opening.
"Congratulations to Dr Wick and the team on this exciting new chapter," MPHN said.
"What a wonderful resource for the Boorowa region."
Dr Wick said the opening on July 1 was a resounding success.
"Thanks to the incredible support from the Boorowa community and local professionals, including Kirkwood Pathology, our local pharmacist and the Primary Health Network team, as well as our team and extended team at the practice," he said.
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Wales family for their invaluable support in making this possible.
"From months of discussions to their decision to welcome us, their commitment has been instrumental in bringing our vision to fruition and enabling us to open the practice.
"Thank you."
One of the special guests at the opening last week was Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network's Andrew Heap who has worked with Dr Wick and been an ally since the onset of COVID-19 and helped in the establishment of the fantastic COVID clinic that was established in Young during the pandemic.
"We are grateful for everyone who joined us and contributed to a wonderful event," Dr Wick said.
To make an appointment or to find out more call 02 5300 1812, email info@marsdenstreetmedical.com.au or visit www.marsdenstreetmedical.com.au.
