Mobile CT scanner to maintain diagnostic services at Saskatoon hospital

Saskatoon City Hospital is installing a temporary mobile CT scanner to maintain diagnostic services for patients while its permanent scanner is replaced. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced the measure, which will ensure continuity of care during the transition.

The transportable unit will be situated in the visitor parking lot northwest of the hospital and is expected to be operational by mid-August. This mobile solution will be on-site for about five months, the duration needed to install, test, and commission the new, advanced replacement scanner. The SHA has stated that no planned interruptions are anticipated during this period.

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The temporary mobile CT unit will allow us to provide essential CT services while we install advanced imaging technology that will support timely diagnosis and treatment for years to come.

Kevin Hare, vice-president of provincial clinical and support services with the SHA, highlighted the importance of the mobile scanner. "The temporary mobile CT unit will allow us to provide essential CT services while we install advanced imaging technology that will support timely diagnosis and treatment for years to come," he said in a news release.

The new scanner promises enhanced diagnostic capabilities, producing higher-quality images more rapidly. The Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation successfully raised the $2.9 million required for this upgrade within 10 months, thanks to the support of its donors, including a significant $1 million contribution from the Dubé family.

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This is the first step in a significant investment in diagnostic imaging for our community.