Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne says the government of 2016 took a decision not to include a PET scanner but the Furey government has put $2 million into a trust fund with the Western Regional Hospital Foundation.
Corner Brook MHA Gerry Byrne says not only will the new hospital be state of the art in design, they will also be expanding services. He says this includes a greater dialysis department and better diagnostic imaging with additional CAT scans and MRI’s. Byrne says the government of 2016 took a decision not to include a PET scanner but the Furey government has put $2 million into a trust fund with the Western Regional Hospital Foundation. Byrne says doctors can decide on what type of PET Scanner they want and order it. He says cardiology is also expanding and he’s pleased to announce there is greater capacity in cardiology with new cardiologists already practicing in the area, and hope to have a full caridology program at the new Western Memorial Regional Hospital.
More damage and debris around grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour
Four people charged after string of break and enters on the Northern Peninsula
Clean up at site of grounded cargo ship in Lark Harbour, oily debris found nearby and on beaches
UPDATE: Budget Day in Corner Brook has been cancelled due to weather, will be delivered tomorrow at 7 p.m.
What to do with takeout containers...stuck on food that won't come off go in the clear bag
