Foundation launches CT for Life Campaign

The Valley Regional Hospital Foundation’s board of directors has launched the CT for Life Campaign.

The goal, according to a recent news release, is to raise $1.5 million to replace one of the regional hospital’s CT scanners.

The Valley Regional Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Department

performs more than 16,000 CT scans each year - an average of 40 to 45 every day. Patients from all over the Annapolis Valley receive the essential care at the regional hospital.

A CT scan can be crucial in a patient’s care plan as it helps physicians diagnose and treat patients in a timely manner. Whether diagnosing abnormalities, such as tumours or blood vessels, giving a clear picture of an area before surgery, or guiding doctors on where to take tissue samples of a biopsy, access to modern CT imagery is a necessity.

When asked about the impact of replacing a CT scanner for the department, radiologist Dr. Craig Wilson said, “diagnostic imaging with CT has become a key part of the workup for many patients, particularly emergency, surgical and cancer patients. With the high level of emergency and sub-specialty care being provided at Valley Regional Hospital, continuous guaranteed access to modern high-quality CT imaging has become essential ... any delays in access to CT could be devastating for patients. This scanner will allow us to provide an accurate diagnosis to our clinicians anytime it is needed.”

The CT for Life Campaign will include collaboration and contributions from Annapolis Valley health foundations in Kings and Annapolis Counties.

Letters have been mailed to the Annapolis Valley community requesting donations. In working with residents, local businesses and service groups, the goal is to ensure the Annapolis Valley has access to the best health-care possible by providing equipment that supports the services offered throughout our hospital.