Works Underway In Preparation For Ingham Health Service’s New CT scanner

Construction works have begun as the Ingham Health Service prepares for the installation of its new computed tomography (CT) scanner.

Director of nursing Janine Johnson said it was an exciting time for the health service as the CT installation project kicked off.

“We’re very excited for the CT scanner to be installed as it will be the first publicly available scanner for residents of the Hinchinbrook region,” she said.

“We anticipate that approximately 1,200 scans will be performed by this machine each year, saving our patients from travelling far from home for life-saving medical imaging.”

Hospital staff and visitors are advised to be aware of construction works, as they may affect the way they usually enter the building.

“The walkway from the public car park to the Community and main admin entrances will be closed for the next six to eight weeks,” Ms Johnson said.

“We’d recommend visitors accessing the hospital via the main entrance on McIlwraith St.

“For those that need to access the emergency department, parking is available on the grassed and bitumen car park at the rear of the building, near the ED entrance.”

Ms Johnson also cautioned visitors and staff to be aware of construction works as they came in and out of the car park.

“Please obey and observe all traffic instructions for the safety of all,” she said.

The Ingham Health Service CT Scanner project is expected to be completed mid-next year.