By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Medical Imaging department is excited to announce that services are expanding at the Thessalon and Richards Landing – Matthews sites in April.
Tim Vine, NSHN President & CEO says effective Tuesday April 2, ultrasound services will be available at the Thessalon Site once a week.
Vine says ultrasound appointments at the Thessalon Site will be booked between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, one day per week.
He adds all requisitions should be sent to the Blind River Site by providers for triaging – including any specialists or non-local providers.
At this time, there are some ultrasound types that are unable to be completed in Thessalon, these appointments will remain in Blind River.
Instructions will be provided to patients in advance of their appointment.
Effective April 2, there will be an increase in available appointments for X-Ray at the Richards Landing-Matthews Site to 3 days per week.
Appointments will now be available on Mondays 9am – 1 pm, Wednesdays 1pm – 5pm, and Fridays 9am – 1pm.
The schedule will be updated for weeks with Statutory holidays.
“We are so pleased to support more communities along the western part of our catchment area by offering more diagnostic services closer to home,” adds Vine.
Photo: With the help of Tatjana Johnston, the very first Ultrasound patient at the Thessalon Site, Sonographer Melanie Grimard test runs the equipment ahead of launching the new service on April 2, 2024. Photo provided.
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