As the annual GP Cup approaches, its success of previous years has been reinforced by local doctors.
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Dr Stephen Morris has been practising in Parkes for 27 years and has been a part of the GP Cup Committee since it began five years ago.
Dr Morris said the GP Cup has raised critically needed funds over the years that have successfully brought several doctors to Parkes to help relieve the pressure in the town.
“The aim of the GP Cup was to attract doctors who could do obstetrics and anaesthetics, and we have successfully been able to do that over the years,” he said.
“Dr Thet was recruited through GP Cup funds and has been in Parkes more than two years now.
“It is just getting better and better and having a massive impact on the community.
“We also had two more doctors who were in town for six to 12 months each and in that time, really helped with the work load.
“Those doctors have since moved on but you can’t stop that from happening.”
Dr Morris pointed out that there are four doctors in Parkes who can do obstetrics and anaesthetics, and three of them are nearing the age of retirement.
“To tell the truth we’re hanging out for someone new to come along.
“But there will come a time in the next few years when we have to give it up,” he said.
“That is why it is so critical the GP Cup Committee continue to spend their funds wisely and look for the crucial need of a Proceduralist doctor for Parkes.”
The GP Cup will be held on Saturday, September 21.
If you haven’t got your team in already, please contact Cathy McGrath on 02 6861 2381 or email gpcup@parkes.nsw.gov.au for a registration form.
Importantly if your business would like to get involved there are teams who don’t have sponsorship and can’t participate in the day without it – you could help!
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and do your bit for ‘a doctor in a day’ call Cathy. Teams can also have more than one sponsor to make up the cost of entering.
