Collingwood’s General and Marine Hospital has its new state-of-the-art X-ray machine up and running.
Workers have spent the last six weeks installing the million dollar machine.
A news release from the G&M notes the equipment has several advanced features:
• Enhanced Imaging: The machine delivers clearer images through advanced computer technology,
enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses.
• Versatility: It can perform traditional X-Rays to identify broken bones as well as fluoroscopy images,
which provide live, continuous X-Ray imaging.
• Fluoroscopy Capabilities: Fluoroscopy shows a continuous X-Ray image on a monitor, similar to an X-
Ray movie, allowing detailed observation of the movement of body parts, instruments, or contrast
agents (“X-Ray dye”) through the body.
• Orthopaedic Applications: As an orthopedic center, CGMH frequently performs joint and back
injections for patients with hip, shoulder, and lower back pain. The new fluoroscopy capabilities will
support these procedures and help manage patient conditions more effectively.
• Robotic Features: The fluoroscopy machine is equipped with advanced robotics, making it easier for
our Medical Radiation Technologists to operate.
The new equipment was funded by donations and is just the start of some major tech improvements.
An upgraded CT scanner and a new MRI machine are also in the works.