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Released on January 29, 2007
Heartland Health Region will be purchasing new diagnostic imaging equipment valued at approximately $117,000 thanks to funding from Saskatchewan Health.
The region will purchase a new X-ray machine to replace an older unit in one of its facilities. The region identified the machine as a high priority.
“This investment will help the region increase its capacity to provide residents with timely diagnostic imaging services,” Health Minister Len Taylor said. “We are committed to improving access to these services, and we continue to make steady progress on a co-ordinated provincial diagnostic imaging strategy.”
“We are pleased to receive these funds from Saskatchewan Health,” Heartland Health Region president and CEO Ken Wersch said. “A new X-ray machine will certainly enhance our ability to provide timely, quality diagnostic services. Heartland’s next step will be to continue to examine our regional priorities and identify the funds needed to complete the installation of the unit.”
In total, Saskatchewan Health is distributing over $5 million to health regions to upgrade and replace diagnostic imaging equipment. That includes $300,000 in funding saved last year because health regions purchased equipment in bulk through the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations. Wersch added that approach also saved the health region the time and effort involved in initiating its own formal procurement process.
Approximately two-thirds of the provincial funding will be used to replace or upgrade equipment to make it capable of producing digital images. The province is beginning implementation of a Radiology Information System (RIS) and the accompanying Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). These systems will improve diagnostic imaging services, and make images and results available electronically to health care providers across the province.
Recent investments in diagnostic imaging services have significantly increased the services being provided. In 2005-06, Saskatchewan provided 22 per cent more MRI exams, 16 per cent more CT scans and 37 per cent more bone mineral density tests. MRI wait times dropped most dramatically, falling 42 per cent over the last two years.
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For more information, contact:
Joan Petrie
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: jpetrie@health.gov.sk.ca
Carla Roppel
Heartland Health Region
Rosetown
Phone: 306-882-4111
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