Reddington Scores Another First, Launches LIFESCAN Medical Checkup Service
The Reddington Wellness Centre has launched The LIFESCAN Medical Checkup Service, a first of its kind total body health screening service for early detection of critical conditions, life threatening illnesses, as well as for combating terrorism in Nigeria.
The LIFESCAN, a common test in the developed world such as the United States and Europe, provides comprehensive screening to identify health problems before the symptoms are evident. It is also used to detect dangerous materials at airports and other sensitive areas.
The service provided by Reddington uses advanced medical scanning technology including Nigeria’s GE Signa Explorer Digital MRI, which has advanced capabilities to produce the highest quality images suitable for the purpose of life scan. This is coupled with the highly versatile, speedy and low dosage computerised tomography CT scanner that produces outstanding images for clinicians to report.
Speaking during the launch of the state of the art facility, Reddington Group Medical Director, Dr. Olutunde Lalude said the idea for its establishment was to promote wellness as a better alternative to having to endure expensive and lengthy treatment options. “Screening services can provide early warning of a potential problem before they are evident especially for those with risk factors. It is simple, non-invasive and pain-free. Screening includes diagnostic imaging of the head, brain, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis.each patient will get report on the outcome of the screening along with any findings.
“The LIFESCAN full body, high quality, low dosage, digital imaging scan delivers another first for the Reddington Healthcare Group who have a history of being in the forefront of pioneering breakthrough in the healthcare in Nigeria,” he added.
The Business Development Director, Andy Cunliff added, “Medical research has consistently shown that early detection increases survival rate. Early diagnosis is the most critical strategy for avoiding a heart attack, stroke or advanced cancer diagnosis. We are looking at ways to make this accessible to as many people as possible,”
He explained that the Reddington Healthcare Group has in the past twelve months launched the Maxy Centre which provides specialist care in Dentistry, Ear, Nose and Throat, Ophthalmology, and Endoscopy service.
“The group also launched the Breast and Gynaecology Centre, Nigeria’s first-state-ofthe-art medical centre dedicated to women’s health. We also opened the Gray’s Cardiology to offer high cardiology care. There was also the opening of the MRI Centre, which is the first facility in sub Sahara Africa to have a signal Explorer 1.5T MRI with ‘Silent Suite’ for reducing ambient noise,” he added.
Cunliffe added; “our entire team is committed to continuously improving standards of healthcare delivery and access to it. Full body scans are widely available abroad and LIFESCAN provides further support to our patients. Our team has a collective determination to provide healthcare services as good as any overseas healthcare provider.”
The Reddington Hospital has been in the forefront of pioneering many breakthroughs in healthcare in Nigeria, including the first digital cardiac catheterisation facility in Nigeria and the first closure of a hole in the heart in a child using non-surgical modern technology.