The province is gradually reducing waiting times for diagnostic tests and operations, while capacity for elective and elective procedures continues to increase.
This was said by the new director of the Task Force on Restoring Surgical and Diagnostic Services in the province Dr. David Matear at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
New data released by the province shows that the waiting list for CT scans has slightly improved since the end of February, from 17,063 patients waiting to 16,546.
Meanwhile, waiting lists for ultrasounds and magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) have seen a slight increase since Feb. 28.
Currently, 20,854 patients are awaiting ultrasound while 15,754 are awaiting MRI, representing 228 and 472 more patients respectively.
On the other hand, the province recalls that the installation of a new mobile CT unit and a new mobile MRI unit, announced earlier this year, should make it possible to perform 11,600 CT scans and 7,200 additional MRIs per year. .
Regarding spinal surgeries, Drs. Matar 100 Manitobans are being prepared for operation in Fargo, North Dakota.
A total of 15 Manitoba patients have already used this service thanks to an agreement with Sanford Health in the neighboring US state.
Dr. said. Matear that most of the surgeons who are on the front line helping to treat COVID-19 patients have returned to operating theaters.
He added that most hospitals in Winnipeg are now running at 97 percent of their pre -pandemic treatment capacity.
The faster we reach our 100% treatment capacity, the more our backlog of surgeries and diagnoses will be reduced.launched Dr. Matear at a press conference.
In addition, to focus on his new role, Dr. left. Matear held his position as head of the Interlake and Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Source: Radio-Canada
