We are delighted to announce we have recently funded a second CT/Simulator in 2009 which cost €1.25 million. The introduction of the first CT/Sim funded by The Friends, has resulted in a dramatic increase in the percentage of complex treatments for the patients at St Luke's. The second CT/Sim will further increase the capacity to provide advanced treatments and will be compliment the exchequer funding of 4 new state of the art Linear Accelerators.

The Diagnostic Imaging Suite (x-ray)  was refurbished to include a new waiting and changing area and a new achiving and management system for the images.

 In recent years,The Friends funded the purchase a new Endiscopic Washer/Disinfector which is important for the traceability and control of patient infection within in the Hospital. We also funded the purchase of a new Colonscope which is diagnostic equipment used to assess colo-rectal patients who demonstrate a change in clinical conditions. This assessment will now take place in St Lukes and appropriate treatment can be arranged immediately.    A new dedicated patient transport ambulance was purchased to improve patient comfort.

Since 1981 The Friends have funded some very important projects at St Luke’s Hospital including :

 

Simulator and Treatment Planning Machine

Two Linear Accelerator Treatment Machines

C.A.T. Scanner and Ultrasound Equipment

Extension Radiotherapy Department

Hospital Beds

Image Intensifier and Camera Equipment

Two new Ambulances

Coulter Analysis Machine

Microselectron Machine

Out Patients, Chapel and Operating Theatre Renovations

Rehabilitation Building including Activity Centre and Physiotherapy Rooms

Diagnostic, Infection Control and Scope Equipment

 

Without your help The Friends would be unable to fund these vital projects