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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-11-08, Page 13News PACS system almost up and running at Stratford General, Alliance board told Jennifer Hubbard dramatic." PACS was expected to 'go live' at Stratford Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) General Hospital on Monday, with a total site board members are anxiously rollout by Nov. 17. awaiting the implementation of If all goes according to plan, their new Picture Archiving the system will become function- Communication System (PACS).al at St. Mary's hospital in "This has been a monumental With this tech- December, with Seaforth and task, one that has been tackled nology, we are . Clinton hospitals to follow in with the enthusiasm, commit- bringing our January. went and dedication we have g PACS technology will allow become used to within HPHA," imaging capa- diagnostic tests, including commented CEO Andrew bilities into the nuclear medicine, CT scans, x - Williams at the HPHA board's2lst century rays and ultrasounds to be pro - Nov 2 meeting in Clinton. duced with digital images, "With this technology, we are and will See which -can then be transferred bringing our imaging capabilities immediate electronically. into the 21st century and will see - _While a local network connects immediate and tangible bene- and tangible the four Alliance hospitals, fits." benefits,'-- Alexandra Marine and General In her report to the board, Alliance CEO Hospital in Goderich and South chief of staff Dr. Laurel Moore Huron Hospital in Exeter, the said the PACS system is almost Andrew Williams system will allow connections to up and running. } hospitals throughout Southwestern Ontario and even- tually Canada. "Physician training is ongoing as we speak and we hope to be `live' very she commented. "The impact on the quality of care will be soon," Mayoralty candidates share visions of Huron East in four years From Page 12 suggested large yard waste be picked up along the road- side with the rest of the yard waste composted in back- yard composters. As well, Maloney suggested ratepayers use mulchers on their lawnmowers to chop up their grass and leave it on their lawns. While both mayoralty candidates and both Seaforth councillors sang the praises of Huron East's economic development officer Ralph Laviolette for his efforts in securing a family health team and in researching a pro- posed beef_plant in Brussels, Seili said an economic development office suggested by Huron County should be located in Huron East. "We've got the business centre here and the people to write the proposals. It would benefit all of Huron County but the office should be here (in Seaforth)," said Seili. Seili said the warden's task force on economic develop- ment is looking at hiring three people and placing the economic development office in the county planning office, a plan he disagrees with. "Economic development needs to stand on its own, not in the planning department," he said. The Huron Expositor • November 8, 2006 Page 13 OIELECTn November 13th BILL SIEMON Councillor McKillop Ward Huron East 20 Years Experience If .you are unemployed or on El Access Professional Resume Development Interview Preparation Job Seekers & Coaching Club Call today for more information 519-524-2515 519-482-1700 519-235-0471 519-527-0305 519-3574995 Goderich Clinton Exeter Seaforth Wingham Ibis prefect Is funded In pert by the Government of Canada. Canada FLU SHOT CLINICS Please wear a short sleeve shirt and bring your health card. Dr. Bokhout's Patients Flu shots will be available after November 15. Please call- the office at 519-482-5528 to book an appointment. Dr. Hay's Patients Flu shots will be available after November 15. Please call the office 519-482-5512 after November 13 to book an appointment. Dr. Raczycki's Patients Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 10 am -12:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 23 form 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2 - 4:30 pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, just come during these times. Dr Salsbury and Dr. Salter's Patients Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2 - 5 pm Friday, Nov. 17 from 10 am - 12 noon Monday, Nov. 20 from 2 - 5 pm Friday, Nov. 24 from 2 - 5 pm NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Dr. Smith's Patients Flu shots available after Nov. 15 during office. hours Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 12 noon & 1:30 - 5 pm EVENING CLINIC. Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 5 - 8 pm Any of the above physician's patients can come to this clinic.