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Residents in the South Okanagan and Similkameen area can expect shorter wait times for a CT Scan in the region after the recent addition of a second machine in Penticton.
Located at the Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH), the $5 million machine can accommodate upwards of 60 patients a day.
“Investing in a second CT scanner at PRH is an important part of our strategy to increase efficiencies to better support patient care in the South Okanagan – Similkameen area,” said Susan Brown, president and CEO of Interior Health.
“This innovative new equipment will help to provide the highest standard of care for the evolving needs of our patients, increasing access and reducing waits for this important diagnostic service.”
The new scanner was funded through donations from the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District, the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) Medical Foundation and other sources.
“This remarkable achievement underscores the power of community collaboration in shaping the future of health care,” said Ian Lindsay, CEO of SOS Medical Foundation.
“We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors who funded a significant portion of the new machine. We are thrilled to be a part of this innovative project at PRH.”
Last year, 21,711 scans were performed at PRH with one machine in place.