Echuca Regional Health

Overview

Echuca Regional Health is a significant healthcare facility serving the border communities of Echuca (Victoria) and Moama (NSW) and surrounding areas in the Murray River region. With approximately 140 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, dialysis, rehabilitation, and aged care. Operating as an independent health service, Echuca Regional Health underwent a major $65 million redevelopment completed in 2015, significantly enhancing its capabilities and infrastructure. The hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 40,000 people across both Victoria and NSW, with substantial seasonal increases during tourist periods in this popular Murray River destination. Echuca Regional Health offers extensive specialist outpatient clinics, allied health services, and community programs. The facility maintains strong connections with tertiary hospitals in Melbourne and regional centers while providing a wide range of locally accessible services. Echuca Regional Health plays a vital role in this significant regional center, balancing the healthcare needs of permanent residents and visitors across state boundaries.