Articles tagged with Radiology Services
New MRI Scanner at Wairarapa Hospital Cuts Wait Times and Travel for Patients
2 weeks ago | 196 viewsA new $3.7 million MRI scanner will be installed at Wairarapa Hospital to improve local access to diagnostic services, reducing the need for patients to travel to other districts. Currently, Wairarapa patients face long wait times of around 72 days for MRI scans, but the new facility aims to cut this to a 42-day target, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. This investment supports the government's goals of faster cancer treatment, shorter specialist wait times, and strengthened regional health service resilience.
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7 months ago | 1124 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown and Hutt South MP Chris Bishop inaugurated the new Lower Hutt After Hours Medical Centre on Connolly Street, emphasizing its importance for urgent healthcare in the area. The facility aims to alleviate pressure on hospital emergency departments by offering faster access to essential treatments like diagnostics and urgent medicines. The center, set to begin daytime urgent care services in December 2025, will provide expanded care with consulting rooms, triage rooms, radiology services, and pharmacy access, enhancing healthcare accessibility for the Hutt community.
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