Amos, March 24, 2021
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, as well as the MNA for Abitibi-Ouest, Suzanne Blais, are pleased to announce the gradual commissioning, from April 6, of the imaging device. magnetic resonance (MRI) stationary at Amos Hospital.
MRI allows doctors to make a diagnosis more quickly, for example in cases of early detection of cancer, and to offer effective treatments without the use of radiation or radioactive material. Users of orthopedic services also benefit, particularly in the event of complications following operations. In Amos, patients will no longer have to be transferred elsewhere, which causes delays and greatly increases the risk of permanent sequelae.
The fixed device that the Amos Hospital will be equipped with offers several advantages over the mobile model. Among other things, it will now be possible to perform more examinations there, including MRIs under sedation or anesthesia, or breast and cardiac examinations for clients who require them. In addition, the device can be used for users up to 250 kg, and it has a shorter and open tunnel, which helps to reduce the anxiety and claustrophobia that users sometimes feel when passing this type. review.
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“I am proud to announce today the inauguration of a fixed magnetic resonance imaging device at the Amos Hospital. With this long-awaited project in the region, our government is improving the quality of services offered to the population. Among other things, the device will allow medical teams in oncology and orthopedics, as well as patients, to obtain faster service for their MRI tests. “
Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services
“The addition of an MRI machine at the Amos Hospital is an issue that I have been following closely from the start. So I am very happy today that it is finally happening. This demonstrates the government’s commitment to provide the best care and services to the people of our region. The installation of a fixed device in Amos will greatly contribute to the quality of diagnosis among patients, which is essential to intervene in a more targeted and effective manner. Our entire community will benefit. “
Suzanne Blais, Member of Parliament for the riding of Abitibi-Ouest
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The total cost of the project is $ 8.1 million. The Amos Hospital Foundation has invested more than $ 300,000 in it.
Until now, a mobile unit was shared between the various sites in the region. In recent years, the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) has carried out an analysis process in order to review the organizational model of MRI services, with the objective of improving access, responding to current and future needs of the population and increasing efficiency in the use of resources.
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