Of the $3.7 million being spent in the community, approximately $3.2 million is being spent at James Paton. Spending includes $375,000 for a regional transcription system; $300,000 for the purchase of two new ambulances; $250,000 for two new chemistry analyzers; $250,000 for an automatic medicine dispensing system; $225,000 for the replacement of nine dialysis machines; and $225,000 for a new cardiology management system. In addition, there will be $150,000 spent on drug storage units; $110,000 for multi-plate computed radiography readers; $108,000 for a meal delivery system; $100,000 for an operating room management system; $83,700 for laboratory equipment; $83,000 for endoscopy equipment; $80,000 for mammography biopsy upgrade equipment; and, $57,000 for other patient care and support equipment.
Repairs and renovations expenses for the hospital include $275,000 for elevator upgrades; $275,000 for pharmacy upgrades for chemotherapy; and, $140,000 for the replacement of windows and fuel tanks.
“When you look at the areas that Gander provides services for, it’s a large component of rural Newfoundland and Labrador.” - – Minister Jerome Kennedy
Minister Kennedy said the money put into the facility will benefits those beyond the confines of Gander.
“When you look at the areas that Gander provides services for, it’s a large component of rural Newfoundland and Labrador,” he said.
Key to providing the healthcare required by people in the province requires providing equipment to hospitals that is modern and up-to-date, he said, adding it’s hard to satisfy everyone in such a large region as the one serviced by Central Health – second only to Eastern Health in size.
“We’ve tried as a government to ensure we’re getting out there to all the various hospitals and health centres in the area, and I’m finding there’s nothing better than seeing things for myself.”
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