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West Nipissing taxpayers may be asked to help fund the operation of the CT scanner at West Nipissing General Hospital.
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The CT scanner, which went online Nov. 10, has already conducted 352 scans, showing its value to the community, says Cynthia Desormiers, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer.
Having a CT scanner on site, Desormiers says, addresses a situation where patients had to travel to North Bay or Sudbury for scans, with additional trips possible for specialized medical care.
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The North Bay Regional Health Centre has welcomed its first baby of 2021.
Hunter Michael Lyle was born at 3 a.m., six pounds nine ounces, to parents Tara and Chris Lyle.
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The hospital announced the news Friday on social media and offered its congratulations to the family.
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The North Bay Police Service has confirmed one person is dead following a homicide over New Year’s.
A statement released by police says shortly after 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, North Bay police and District of Nipissing Paramedic Services responded to a location on Jane Street for a person in need of medical assistance.
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An adult victim was found on the side of Jane Street. The person was transported to the North Bay Regional Health Centre, where the victim was pronounced deceased.