The new scanners have already driven a 10% increase in patient scans.
More patients across Niagara now have access to advanced diagnostic imaging closer to home following the completion of Niagara Health's system-wide CT Replacement Project. As the first hospital in Canada to deploy a fleet of next-generation CT scanners from Canon Medical Systems across multiple sites, Niagara Health has installed new CT technology in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland.
“This project represents one of the most significant investments Niagara Health has made in medical imaging,” says Lynn Guerriero, President and CEO of Niagara Health. “Patients across Niagara now have access to leading-edge CT technology closer to home. By modernizing our imaging services across the system, we are improving access, increasing capacity and supporting faster, more informed clinical decision-making."
Four CT scanners, three sites, 12 months and 34 project team members — the scale of this project reflects the extraordinary collaboration and dedication behind its success. The new scanners provide clearer, more detailed images that support clinical decision-making, while faster exams and improved reliability help improve patient flow across the system.
Since the scanners went live during phased implementation beginning last September, more than 56,000 patients have received care on the new CT systems, helping drive a 10% increase in patient scan volumes even before the project was complete.
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