Donor helps hospital purchase new bladder ultrasound equipment

A new piece of equipment has arrived at Sensenbrenner Hospital in Kapuskasing thanks to a special donation.

Hospital foundation project manager Mireille Dubosq says the anonymous donor gave $25,000 for the purchase of a bladder scanner, a non-invasive ultrasound that’s used to measure the volume of urine in a bladder. She adds that it assists healthcare providers to quickly check patients and often prevents the need for other procedures.

Denis Puska
Denis Puska
Denis J. Puska marks his sixth year back in his hometown of Kapuskasing. He spent the past 18 years broadcasting hockey in the United States. Denis is also celebrating his fourth decade in broadcast journalism. He not only handles news duties at Moose FM but he is the morning show host from 6 to 10 am Monday through Friday.

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