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EKFH launches MRI campaign to raise $650,000
It is with great excitement that East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) announces the launch of an 18-month campaign to raise $650,000 for the purchase of a permanent MRI to be located at East Kootenay Regional Hospital.
Currently the East Kootenay has access to the Mobile MRI unit for one week per month, sharing this unit with Trail and Penticton. The limited access to the mobile unit has meant long wait times and in many instances patient travel outside the region to access MRI services in Kelowna or Calgary.
“We are thrilled to be the recipients of a new permanent MRI. We hope to significantly increase the number of exams we can perform, reducing our wait times, which will really benefit the residents of the East Kootenay. Patients will no longer have to travel for this much needed service, and we also hope to be able to perform MRI exams on patients of higher acuity with a fixed magnet,” stated Anthea Gill, Professional Practice Leader – Diagnostic Imaging.
Patients requiring urgent MRI exams are often the most seriously ill. The permanent MRI will mean quicker exams and results, positively impacting both patients and family during a stressful time. The improved health outcomes of a timely diagnosis truly cannot be measured.
“We look forward to helping bring this important piece of equipment to EKRH for the benefit of the entire East Kootenay. EKFH is looking forward to an exciting 18 month campaign that will span the entire East Kootenay region,” said Cassandra Schwarz, EKFH Executive Director. “The MRI will service the East Kootenay and we hope to see the entire East Kootenay community come together to support this Campaign and bring this much needed piece of equipment permanently to our region.”
To learn more or donate to the EKFH MRI Campaign please visit our website www.ekfh.ca.
Lead image: EKRH diagnostic imaging team eagerly awaits the new permanent MRI. From left: Charlene Morrison, Steph Malm, Mark Lalach, Anthea Gill and Sjaane Beattie.
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