Premier Jacinta Allan has made a visit to Werribee Mercy Hospital, speaking about the role of Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) and other free or low-cost health services.
The Premier and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas were joined by John Lister, the Labor candidate in the Werribee by-election.
There are currently 29 UCCs across the state, including one in Belmont, which are free for anyone with a Medicare card.
Nurses and GPs at the clinicws can treat a range of issues such as sprains, broken bones, cuts, and mild infections.
They were also promoting other services, such as the Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot.
Nearly 800 pharmacies are participating, including a number across Geelong and the Surf Coast.
The program provides care for shingles, mild skin conditions, urinary tract infections, and the resupply of the contraceptive pill, without the added cost of a trip to the GP.
