Construction starts on $4.9-million dialysis unit at Russell
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Construction has begun on a $4.9-million, six-station dialysis unit at the Russell Health Centre that will allow Manitobans living in the Russell area with chronic kidney disease to receive treatment closer to home.
“People from this area have to drive four or more hours to and from Brandon for treatment several times a week which adds to the challenge of managing their illness,” said Dean Dietrich, Assiniboine Regional Health Authority board chair, in a release following a ground-breaking ceremony in Russell on Tuesday
“This dialysis unit will truly make a difference in their quality of life and we’re delighted that construction is officially underway.”
Construction on the state-of-the-art dialysis unit, being built adjacent to the Russell Health Centre and linked to the hospital by a corridor, is expected to be completed in the spring of 2011. The location will allow operational support to be provided by the hospital which will result in better care for patients, Manitoba Health Minister Theresa Oswald said in a release on Tuesday.
The release stated that new facility will include a number of green design elements to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver status and it will be designated as a Power Smart facility with regard to environmental quality.
“There are approximately 1,200 people across Manitoba that currently receive dialysis. Our program works closely with the RHAs (regional health authorities) in providing these services,” Dr. Mauro Verrelli, medical director of the Manitoba Renal Program, stated in a release.
“This partnership facilitates treatment closer home so that patients can remain in their communities where they are able to maintain their social connections and family supports which ultimately leads to better health outcomes.”