St. Mary’s General Hospital in need of new diagnostic equipment
Posted Dec 14, 2021 09:00:00 PM.
Over a million diagnostic tests are performed each year at St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener.
The hospital's foundation says the diagnostic team is fighting an uphill battle, with the patient population rising rapidly and the equipment is getting on in age. It means patients are having to wait longer to start treatment.
The St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation is running a campaign to raise funds to purchase new equipment.
“For instance, the newest nuclear diagnostic camera at St. Mary's is already ten years old. The other two are well beyond their serviceable life. The image quality is adequate, but not ideal. If you can be more accurate upfront, this speeds up the healthcare journey for all patients with less risk of harm,” Dr. Richard Dubeau, the hospital's chief of Nuclear Medicine, explained in a news release.
“With new diagnostic equipment, the quality and speed of diagnosis is significantly enhanced because accuracy is improved.” Dr. Dubeau added.
The hospital foundation also points out the provincial government does not provide funding for medical equipment.
You can find more information about the campaign by clicking here.
