Performance data for the September quarter released this month showed doctors, nurses and paramedics rose to meet record demands.
GV Health met all of its urgent surgeries (Category 1 elective surgery patients) within the recommended 30 days, with more than half of the procedures completed within nine days.
The increase in performance comes despite 23 300 extra patients being admitted to emergency departments across the state.
Local paramedics were also working extra hard, arriving to call-outs within an average of 10 minutes and 49 seconds, beating the state average of 11 minutes and 19 seconds.
Ambulances responded to more than 1000 critical case emergencies, an increase to the 969 call-outs in last year's September quarter.
Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said Victorians deserved the very best care close to home, even during busy times.
“These latest figures are great news for the Shepparton community,” Mr Gepp said.
“The Andrews Government’s priority to health and emergency services means that ambulances are arriving faster — and hospitals are better equipped to give patients the high-quality care that they deserve. ”
The unprecedented flu season was one of the factors behind the increase in patients, as Victoria was hit hard with more than 66 000 laboratory-confirmed cases.
This year’s state budget (2019/20) injected $299 million to deliver more paramedics, more vehicles and more stations.
Health Minister Jenny Mikakos thanked paramedics, doctors, nurses and other health workers for their care and dedication in treating patients despite the extra pressure.
“I want to thank each and every one of our incredible paramedics, doctors, nurses and other health workers for their care and dedication in treating patients quickly and efficiently despite the extra pressure,” she said.
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