Wilcannia Hospital was redeveloped as a Multi Purpose Centre and officially opened in 2002. The MPS provides integrated services including community health, 24 hour emergency care, ambulance, in-patient and residential aged care places.There are 3 commonwealth funded high care places and 5 community packages available in Wilcannia. Although there are no designated “acute beds” there is facility for short term low risk admissions with the approval of the Royal Flying Doctor Service medical officers.The old hospital section has been converted into a community health facility and now houses the Primary Health Care team.Medical services are extensive and include a wide range of specialities. Visiting specialists include Cardiology, Renal, Endocrinology, Dental, Ear, Nose and Throat, Audiology, Dermatology, Podiatry, Ophthalmology and Addictions.The RFDS provide a minimum of 3 clinics per week, which is supported by telephone consultations and emergency retrievals. Maari Ma Health has regular twice chronic disease clinics, which has reduced the number of emergency presentations to the service.