Ultrasound in Place

The Rainy River Health Centre has now has an ultrasound machine.

Ultrasound equipment technicians were at the health centre last week to provide training for staff and physicians.

Hospital officials says having ultrasound in the emergency department will assist medical staff make accurate diagnoses and set up the required supports and transfers for patients.

Delivery of the machine was made possible through a local fundraising campaign this summer that raised over 50-thousand dollars.