New CT scanners bring mixed blessings for Palmerston North Hospital

New CT scanners bring mixed blessings for Palmerston North Hospital

Two new scanners will replace the old one - but who will operate them?

New CT unit will boost diagnostic services in Palmerston North

A $12.7 million investment in a new modular CT unit at Palmerston North Regional Hospital will double scanning capacity and significantly improve access to diagnostic services across the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This is a major step forward for Palmerston North and the surrounding communities. It means faster diagnoses, shorter wait times, and earlier treatment for people with serious conditions like cancer,” Mr Brown says. Th…