The Government of Saskatchewan has increased access to image-guided surgery for patients.
The province announced the completion of a new Interventional Radiology suite at the Pasqua Hospital with renovations also underway at the current Radiology suite located at the Regina General Hospital.
The addition of a new suite at the Pasqua Hospital will allow for an increase of more than 1,000 procedures per year, helping to lower wait times for surgery in Regina.
Interventional Radiology is a specialized service that allows physicians to see inside a patient’s body using ultrasound, x-ray or CT scans to guide medical instruments as they’re being used to treat many conditions. Unlike traditional surgery, which requires a large incision, physicians are able to make a small incision for treatment. As a result, IR helps to reduce the need for general anesthesia, shortens patients’ time in hospital, and speeds up recovery time.
The total cost of this project is $4 million, with the Government of Saskatchewan providing $1.83 million for construction and renovations, plus an additional $549,000 for operating costs in 2021 and 2022. The Hospitals of Regina Foundation matched the investment by providing $2.2 million raised through their ongoing fundraising campaigns.
This project was funded by the Government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and by the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF).
