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19/06/2008
Cardiac Facility Gives New Heart To Craigavon
Craigavon has been given a new 'heart' this week with news that the NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has officially opened a new £2.6 million cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Craigavon Area Hospital.
The new development, which is part of a £35 million programme of investment at Craigavon over the next three years, will enable more patients to receive a wider range of cardiac procedures locally.
The new state of the art facility will offer a range of diagnostic and treatment procedures including the insertion of stents and pacemakers previously only available in Belfast.
Not only do local people benefit but the additional capacity but the new facility will also relieve pressure on other units , thus mproving access for cardiac patients throughout Northern Ireland.
Opening the centre Michael McGimpsey said: "Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Northern Ireland and responsive cardiology and cardiac services are essential if we are to successfully tackle this disease.
"This new state of the art facility is making a much valued contribution to that work. This investment along with the £12 million I announced yesterday for cardiovascular services will have a significant impact on developing better services and will consequently improve the health of people at risk from cardiovascular disease.
"I've been very impressed not only by the quality of this wonderful new facility but also by the professionalism and enthusiasm of all the staff here who work so hard to enhance the patient experience and improve clinical outcomes.
"It is obvious that the staff here have a real focus and dedication to the needs of patients and I am pleased to be able to open this unit which enables them to continue their important work in a much improved environment," he said.
The new catheterisation lab is fully integrated with the regional cardiac network and will provide for an additional 700 cardiac procedures and cardiological interventions.
(JM)(BMcC)
The new development, which is part of a £35 million programme of investment at Craigavon over the next three years, will enable more patients to receive a wider range of cardiac procedures locally.
The new state of the art facility will offer a range of diagnostic and treatment procedures including the insertion of stents and pacemakers previously only available in Belfast.
Not only do local people benefit but the additional capacity but the new facility will also relieve pressure on other units , thus mproving access for cardiac patients throughout Northern Ireland.
Opening the centre Michael McGimpsey said: "Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Northern Ireland and responsive cardiology and cardiac services are essential if we are to successfully tackle this disease.
"This new state of the art facility is making a much valued contribution to that work. This investment along with the £12 million I announced yesterday for cardiovascular services will have a significant impact on developing better services and will consequently improve the health of people at risk from cardiovascular disease.
"I've been very impressed not only by the quality of this wonderful new facility but also by the professionalism and enthusiasm of all the staff here who work so hard to enhance the patient experience and improve clinical outcomes.
"It is obvious that the staff here have a real focus and dedication to the needs of patients and I am pleased to be able to open this unit which enables them to continue their important work in a much improved environment," he said.
The new catheterisation lab is fully integrated with the regional cardiac network and will provide for an additional 700 cardiac procedures and cardiological interventions.
(JM)(BMcC)
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