Thalia Vesterback, Health Services Director, Diagnostic Imaging Services IH East and Foundation Chair Pat Dooley. Photo submitted.

Yesterday marked the first scan of a patient at Nelson’s new CT scanner.

Bryna Idler, administrator for the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, which raised $1.5 million to buy the equipment, spoke with Lawrence Kubin, the first CT patient, following his CT. “This is the best thing that’s ever happened to this hospital,” Kubin says. “The room was impressive and the staff was wonderful.”

Idler mentioned he’s thankful he didn’t have to travel to Trail.