Physician NEWS
Spring, 2012
An exclusive update for the medical profession from the Middlesex Hospital Alliance (MHA).
Improved Access & Service in Four Counties Health Services Diagnostic Imaging Department The Middlesex Hospital Alliance is pleased to announce the following enhanced access hours for service in the Four Counties Health Services (FCHS) Diagnostic Imaging Department: General X-Ray • Monday to Friday between 0730hr - 1800hr • Saturdays between 1200hr - 2000hr with outpatients completed between 1300hr - 1600hr • *NEW* Sundays starting at 1200hr - 1600hr with outpatients completed between 1300hr - 1530hr • Same day appointments are available for general x-ray patients Ultrasound • *NEW* Now open 5 days a week - Monday to Friday 0900hr - 1700hr • Outpatient appointments generally available within 7 days • Arterial studies and IPS ultrasound studies available Cardiac • 3 Holter Monitors are available, appointments within 2-3 days with reports back within 48-72 hours • ECG’s completed the same day and reports faxed when read Reports • Radiologists are now using a voice recognition software, which has greatly improved our report turnaround times, in most cases a “first read” report of routine exams will be available within 12 hours
For bookings please contact 1-866-269-8384, Monday to Friday between 08:30hr - 16:30hr.
MHA General Surgeon Accepting Referrals Dr. Vipan Jain performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures as his full general surgery practice, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques. SMGH Wait times for oncology breast, colorectal, digestive-gallbladder and hernia procedures are significantly shorter, by one to three months for the majority of patients (90th%ile), depending on the type of surgery. Surgeon and Provincial wait time targets are shorter and patient priority is higher with a possible diagnosis of cancer.
. For patient consultations call 519-245-5775 or fax requests to 519-245-7806. PhysicianNEWSpage 1