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t'velopment and growth,
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• was added to the surgical staff at the
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lit .restored the surgical team to two
ng members. Joining Dr. P. Anand,
r two -member surgical team elevates
l of services offered and means the
i)f healthcare delivered to patients in
erich area is enhanced:
Dr. Torres has been practicing since
March of 2011, surgical services offered at the
hospital by the team have been somewhat
under-utilized and perhaps, not widely
known.
'Patients have had to go outside of Goderich
to Stratford or London because of the volume.
of patients and many referrals had to go else-
where" Alexandra Marine and General Hospi-
tal CEO Karen Davis said. "We actively
recruited because.there was capacity to do
more and now we just need to get people
aware of the surgical services available in
Goderich."
For Dr. Torres; the personal approach to
health care locally will prove to be a big advan-
tage for patients in Huron County who require
scopes, cancer prevention screenings and sur-
geries, and can get the expert care locally.
"Some patients want procedures done here
and they can get a more personal approach to
health care," Dr, Tories said. "My style is to
build a relationship with the patient, get to
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know them and know what's important to
them in terms of their personal healthcare."
The surgical caseload is slowly growing, with
referrals coming from physicians outside of
the Goderich area. With the addition of the
digital mammography unit at AMGH last
month, Dr. Torres has developed a special
interest in the early detection and prevention
of breast cancer and has become an advocate
in .dealing with patients' fears and anxieties
quickly.
'1 have a special interest in the development
of the breast cancer detection and early diag-
nosis. We are working closely with new mam-
mograms and radiologists who do the reading
to be effective," Dr. Torres said. "The proce-
dure now is less intrusive and I have training
in breast diseases. There is no waiting period, 1
can see patients right away and provide early
detection and quick referralif there is a
problem."
The surgical tandem of Drs. Anand and
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Torres and the addition of a third
anaesthetist joining Drs. Apavoo and
Dr. Noel, will means that surgery can
be provided on a 24-7 basis at the
hospital.
"There is more teamwork going on
and we are able to compliment each
other$ Dr Torres said. "Dr. Anaand has
the experience and we work together
well on complex cases and are able to
look after patients and provide better
continuity of care."
CEO Davis also announced recently
that Drs. Hasagowa and Heaton of
Stratford will provide limited plastic
and cosmetic surgery in Goderich on a
twice -monthly basis, adding to its sur-
gical offerings and full service status.
«They will be here twice a month
and will provide procedurescovered
by °HIP. But there is a need for that,"
Davis said. "Ontario Cancer Care has
recognized the prevalence of skin can-
cer in Huron County and that will form
part of their treatment"
The hospital and its board have
demonstrated a commitmentto the
surgical program and the provision of
full service healthcare. The caveat is
that space and funding could limit the
prospective growth.
"Most of our surgery is out-patient
but about 15 per cent require in-
patient care at the hospital,' Davis said.
"OR is available five -days -a -week and
we're committed to the surgical pro-
gram. The only limitation is physical
space and finite funding.
'We have a strong radiology team
and rehab, department so we have to
be efficient, lean and strive for quality
and improvement. We have to be
responsive. and resilient to the aging
demographic in. the area but we're
building a foundation of care and
services:
Both Dr. Torres, who.enjoyed her
first full summer in Goderich, and
Davis, who took on the CEO role in July
following the retirement of Bill Thibert,
are excited about the prospects for the
development of healthcare in Goderich
and growth and commitment` of
AMGH as a full service provider.
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