Friday, February 4, 2011

LHIN surgeries in area towns

Those waiting for surgery can breath a little easier thanks to the North West Local Health Integration Network.  The LHIN is providing more than 275-thousand dollars in one-time funding for the regional joint replacement program.  The money will provide 40-more hip and knee replacement surgeries in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances.  Wait times for these type of procedures are between 166 and 173 days, just below the Provincial target.