New CT scanner unveiled to public at BUH
It was standing room only in the lobby of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), as officials and the public got a chance to see the new computed tomography (CT) scanner Friday afternoon.
Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit joined Prairie North Health Region representatives, BUH foundation members, staff and volunteers in celebration of the $1.2 million, 160-slice CT scanner.
“As a government, we are proud to contribute $600,000 towards the enhanced CT services in the Battlefords and surrounding area,” Ottenbreit said. “We recognize that when you partner with rural communities it takes the stress off our major centres but more importantly gives easy access to top quality healthcare close to home.”
Provincial funding was matched by funds raised by the BUH foundation including a 12-hour radiothon on CJNS/CJNB, Q93 and 93.3 The Rock, which raised $474,647.