Monday June 30, 2025
The Eastern Health Angliss Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has officially reopened ahead of schedule, returning to full operation on 30 June, earlier than the projected August date.
Eastern Health Acting Executive Director Clinical Operations, Associate Professor Evan Newnham says the reopening strengthens the Angliss campus’ capacity to provide seamless critical care.
“The reopening of the Angliss ICU significantly enhances our ability to respond to patient deterioration on-site and better support the increasing complexity of surgical care. It represents a vital step in delivering high acuity care closer to home for our community alongside the ongoing development of the expansion site.”
The temporary closure of the ICU began on 3 March, allowing the second stage of the Eastern Health Angliss development project to progress safely, with the wellbeing of staff, patients and the broader community remaining as the highest priority.
During this period, a carefully designed model of care was implemented to ensure continuity of service, with appropriate patients being treated at our Box Hill and Maroondah campuses.