HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-02-21, Page 20Women in Huron County now
have enhanced technology at the
Breast Screening Program thanks to
community fundraising.
A $5,000 mammogram multi-
viewer has been purchased for the
radiology department at Alexandra
Marine and General Hospital in
Goderich.
The money was raised through
donations from: Take Care
Bouquets sold by florists in
Huron County, an initiative started
by Luann Taylor from Luann’sCountry Flowers, the Huron County Bridal Show Expo and theSunset Ladies Division GolfTournament. The multi-viewer is an essentialaddition to the radiology departmentthat will complete the process of
changing from film-screen
mammography to computed
radiography/mammography (CR-
m).
The multi-viewer allows the
radiologist to view the previous
film mammograms more efficient-
ly while comparing them with
the current digital mammograms
that appear on the computer
workstation.
This comparison is used to help
determine if something has changed
between the last mammogram and
the current mammogram.
It also plays an integral role
in high quality standard of
patient assessment provided at
Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital.
“Huron County is fortunate to
have a high quality breast cancerscreening centre,” says HeatherLyons, a long-time breast screeningadvocate for Huron County. “We have been working towardhaving a fully integrated OntarioBreast Screening Program (OBSP)and state of the art breast imaging
diagnostic center in Huron County
for the past ten years. I am pleased
to see implementation of this
new technology which is now
available in Goderich and
has brought our hard work to
fruition.”
The medical co-ordinator for the
Ontario Breast Screening Program
South West Region, Dr. Paul Ferner,
says, “Women need to know that
there is no debate about the benefits
of regular breast screening for
women age 50 and older.
The Ontario Breast Screening
Program offers a high quality service
that is easy for women to access with
or without a family physician.
Research has proven that early
detection of breast cancer does save
lives.”
PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008.
A benefit is being held in Bayfield
to help a Waterloo family who has
Blyth connections.
One-yearold Mikayla Ansley was
recently diagnosed with
retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer.
Mikayla, who was diagnosed a
few weeks ago, is the daughter of
Mike and Katie, and granddaughter
of Rod and Debbie Ansley of Blyth.
Dianne Brandon of the Bayfield
Optimists said that the child’s
maternal grandmother Shirley
Schilbe is a member of their
organization, which prompted the
decision to try and do something to
help out.
“We just want to try and help out
the family financially during this
difficult time.”
The Ansleys are currently staying
at Ronald McDonald House in
Toronto while Mikayla begins
treatment at the Hospital for Sick
Children. Brandon said they will be
there for 12 weeks. She added that
the child is undergoing
chemotherapy and will have a PIC
line inserted.
The benefit, which is taking the
form of a Ladies Night Out will be
held March 1 at the Bayfield
Community Centre. There will be
munchies, desserts and a cash bar for
refreshments. Entertainment
includes a silent auction, an
elimination draw, a comedian and
bellydancing instructions.
The tickets are $20 and are
available by calling 519-565-2677.
Brandon also notes that donations
will be gratefully accepted as well.
Breast screening program gets local support
New purchase
With the new mammogram multi-viewer at the breast
screening clinic in Goderich is, back row, from left: Anne
Haley, Huron County Health Unit; Richard Bedard, director
of clinical support services, Alexandra Marine and General
Hospital; Colleen Maguire, manager of diagnostic services,
AM&GH; Heather Lyons. Front: Sheila Densham, health
promotion co-ordinator, OBSP South West; Monica
Olanski, acting regional administrator, OBSP, South West.
(Photo submitted)
Benefit for child
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There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 23rd
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and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
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