The first major gift to the campaign came from the CRH Auxiliary in the form of a $40,000 pledge. Recently, representatives from the Auxiliary presented hospital Chief Executive Officer Michael K. Lally with a check for half of the pledge. “We were so pleased that the Auxiliary took the lead in supporting the campaign for updated mammography equipment,” stated DeeDee Travis, CRH Director of Community Relations, Development and Customer Service. “We are so fortunate to live in an area where the hospital, and the communities it supports, work collectively to maintain and improve the quality of healthcare available locally.”
Although still up and running great, the hospital’s current mammogram analog system is due for replacement. With digital mammography becoming the new standard, it only makes sense to replace the current system with digital. Many local patients are now being recommended for digital follow-ups and, CRH wants them to be able to continue to receive their care here, at home. Especially as some may find a hardship in accessing the service due to the required travel, or, even worse, may opt not to follow up with recommended screenings.
Digital imaging technology has changed the way rural hospitals provide care. It bridges the gap between larger medical centers and secluded rural hospitals. Not only do the images provide a higher resolution and more advanced techniques for better interpretation, they can be transmitted to other centers for real-time consults and advanced readings. Digital mammography will allow CRH to offer better visibility of the breast, quicker exams, fewer repeat exams and electronic archival of patient records.
