Five hospitals from across the province are getting an x-ray equipment upgrade from film to digital, including four local hospitals.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is in the process of digitizing x-ray equipment for Lanigan, Wadena, Watrous and Wynyard hospitals, according to a Saskatchewan Government press release.
Digitizing x-rays equipment means faster sharing between physicians and specialists across the province without having to transport film.
The Saskatchewan government provided funding for the project with $100,000 going to each site as well as hospital foundations contributing $100,000 of their own funds for the project.
Scott Livingstone, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO, says that this is an important technological investment into Saskatchewan healthcare.
“As one organization, our intent is to improve systems so employees and physicians can focus on what they do best, which is patient care and support,” he said in a government press release. “By improving access to medical imaging, we are on the right path of ensuring our province’s hospitals are able to coordinate their services to ensure patients receive high-quality, timely health care, closer to home.”
Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit, said strong community support helped local hospitals reach those goals for better healthcare and specialized needs in the province.
