December 21, 2016
People living in Rosedale and the surrounding area now have easy access to local medical and dental services with the opening of the town’s first fulltime joint clinic.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today officially opened Rosedale Family Medical Centre and Rosedale Family Dental.
“This clinic is the result of the vision and dedication of mother and daughter team, Elaine and Rachel Ripper in partnership with Traralgon GP, Dr Zafar Zafar,” Mr Chester said.
“This trio has worked tirelessly to realise their vision within just six months to provide a comprehensive suite of health services at one location for the people of Rosedale and the surrounding areas.
“Elaine and Rachel are locals with strong connections to both Gormandale and Rosedale. I want to congratulate them for their commitment to serving their community in such a meaningful way,” he said.
The combined clinic is located on Prince Street, opposite the United service station.
Mrs Ripper, an experienced practice manager, said Rosedale Family Medical Clinic employed three general practitioners and offered services including pathology.
“From January, patients will also be able to see a team of allied health services professionals, including a physiotherapist, a mental health social worker, a psychologist, a podiatrist and a maxillofacial surgeon,” Mrs Ripper said.
Rosedale Family Dental will be staffed by dentist Dr David McMahon, a dental nurse and Rachel, who’s a dental therapist and is passionate about children’s dentistry.
“Mum and I are from a local farming family. We’re locals who want to serve locals,” Rachel said. “Rosedale is really moving ahead and we saw there is a growing need for these services here.”
Dr Zafar said he was excited to be involved with the new clinic.
“This new combined clinic will bring a range of services to Rosedale that has never been available here before. It’s a privilege to be able to do this for the people of this area,” he said.
