Installation of two new CT machines and expanded, purpose-built space brings faster patient care to Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) patients.
After an aging CT scanner was replaced with a top-of-the line new machine in 2022, another advanced CT scanner, a new patient waiting area, a control room next to the existing one, and new offices for radiology staff have been opened.
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No one knows better than Leanne Ramsey just how meaningful access to a CT scan can be. The young mom and mental health worker has lived through three cancer diagnoses in three years, needing 15 CT scans through her journey back to health. She has been a vocal champion of the expansion project since its launch.
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Having two scanners will enhance response times for emergency and trauma patients.
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A $1 million anonymous gift was the spark for the Foundation to take on this project. The campaign went public during the annual Light a Bulb appeal in 2022. The outpouring of generosity enabled the foundation to reach their goal months ahead of schedule.
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Newer CT scanner technology, like the machines acquired by VJH, produce better, sharper images with faster scan times, and enable medical teams to see inside the body without operating.
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This means more patients at VJH will have access to life-saving treatment. Medical teams will also have greater ability to perform non-invasive procedures that reduce pressure on operating rooms and decrease patient recovery times.
In 2023, VJH conducted a total of 26,850 CT scans, averaging approximately 2,237 scans per month.
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