Battlefords hospital foundation raising money for new CT scanner
The Battlefords Union Hospital needs a new CT scanner and is looking to accomplish this through the financial support of its city’s residents.
Colais Fransoo, manager of the medical imaging unit, said the current model is nearly 11 years old, but the regular turnover rate for this technology is seven years
“The advancements in technology that are out there have come so far that we really need to catch up to speed for the patients,” she said. “We need to bring that advancement to the community for all to benefit.”
The scanner is currently used by roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people per year from all over Northern Saskatchewan. The hospital serves upwards of 15 patients a day, not including the 24-hour service for emergencies.