New CT Scanner Boosts Imaging at Bathurst Health
Patients across Bathurst and surrounding communities now have access to enhanced medical imaging services at the Bathurst Health Service, with the hospital's new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner now operational.
The new $1.6 million CT upgrade strengthens the hospital's ability to assess and diagnose a wide range of urgent and complex conditions and delivers faster and more detailed imaging.
The CT scanner supports a broad range of clinical services across the hospital, including emergency, advanced cardiac, cancer and oncology, paediatric, and gastrointestinal care, as well as expanded CT-guided interventional procedures.
The upgraded room housing the new CT also helps create a more comfortable environment during imaging procedures, improving the patient experience.
Referrals are accepted from all providers.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"This is an important investment to ensure patients in Bathurst and across the region have access to world-class imaging technology closer to home.
"The new scanner not only delivers faster and more detailed imaging, it also improves patient comfort.
"We are investing in the infrastructure that delivers better care and better outcomes for patients right across NSW."
Quotes attributable to Government Spokesperson for Bathurst Stephen Lawrence:
"This is an important upgrade for the Bathurst Health Service and enhances our ability to provide safe, high-quality diagnostic services for patients.
"We know waiting for a diagnosis can be a stressful time for patients and their families. This new CT machine will enable our clinicians to make faster, informed decisions about the care they provide to their patients."
Quotes attributable to Western NSW Local Health District Senior Radiographer, Peter Traise:
"We're already seeing the benefits of this investment, it has enhanced the precision, quality and speed of diagnostic imaging at the Bathurst Health Service, supporting faster diagnoses for patients with less exposure to radiation.
"I want to thank the community for their patience and understanding while temporary arrangements were in place on the health service campus, which allowed the safe installation of this important piece of new diagnostic equipment."
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20260216_01.aspx
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