Dr SARAH Bayley has been named the Port Stephens 2022 Woman of the Year.

It is a well deserved honour given to a doctor serving the Raymond Terrace community throughout a pandemic.

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Dr Bayley’s surgery changed dramatically when Australia first experienced COVID-19.

She instigated the foundation of a respiratory clinic which allowed for face-to-face consultations as well as building a vaccination hub for the community.

To date her clinic has delivered over 49,000 vaccinations to members of our community.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “When we asked Sarah to accept the honour of being Woman Of The Year, she said it isn’t me it is my team.”

Dr Sarah Bayley said, “One of the best things was being able to employ lots of people in the clinics and still look after our regular patients with the vaccination clinics being run at after hours clinics.”

Dr Bayley spoke at the International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Murrook Cultural Centre on Monday, and took the opportunity to ask the community to consider the facts when it comes to making decisions about health care, such as vaccines.

“Social media tells us ridiculous things, and I can tell you as a medical professional that I am thankful that we have the protection of vaccines and treatments and we won’t lose the lives that have been lost in other countries on the other side of the world.”

Dr Bayley was humble in receipt of the award and used the opportunity to call for everyone to come forward and get their booster shots.

By Marian SAMPSON