Saint-Jérôme, June 3, 2021
The deputy for Saint-Jérôme, Youri Chassin, announces, on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, that the project to acquire and install a positron emission tomograph coupled with a technology computed tomography (PET / CT) at the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital has been authorized.
This announcement was eagerly awaited in the Laurentians region, which does not currently have such a device. Approximately 3,500 diagnostic exams will be performed annually, allowing many patients to access this service in their own region, instead of having to travel.
In order to begin the implementation of this new service, an initial investment of $ 2 million has been allocated. This will allow the development of plans and specifications and the performance of work to accommodate the TEP / TDM. Additional funding for the purchase and installation of equipment and furniture, as well as for the operation of the service, will also be granted subsequently by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Remember that a PET-CT can detect the presence of metabolic abnormalities and locate them very precisely. This technology is very useful, especially in certain cases of cancer, where an early diagnosis can make all the difference in the effectiveness of the care and treatment undertaken.
Citations :
“This technological upgrade has become necessary in order to offer the population of the Laurentians region health services of higher quality, better adapted, more efficient and more accessible. This investment is part of our efforts to offer more local services in all regions of Quebec. “
Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services
“I am very happy to be able to confirm the addition of this cutting-edge device to the service offering of the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital. It was about time, since the Laurentians region did not have PET / CT. This device will allow people in the region to benefit from the best possible diagnostic services in Saint-Jérôme, rather than having to travel to another region, in particular to help choose the best treatment plan for the patient. This is a considerable gain, which comes in the wake of the major modernization project underway. “
Youri Chassin, Member of Parliament for Saint-Jérôme
Highlights:
- This announcement is in addition to the investments planned as part of the major modernization project of the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital and clearly demonstrates the desire to develop immediately the offer of health care and services for the population of the Laurentians.
- It should be remembered that the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital modernization project will materialize over the next few years, and was improved in 2019. Overall, it aims to better meet the growing needs of the region and solve problems related to the dilapidated building and lack of space. In particular, it provides for an enhancement of the surgical technical platform and of several sectors, the addition of care units and the enhancement of the various support services necessary for the proper functioning of the facility.
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