Work begins on Russell dialysis unit
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This article was published 26/05/2010 (5925 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitobans living with chronic kidney disease in the Russell area will soon receive treatment closer to home thanks to the construction of a new $4.9-million, six-station dialysis unit, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced at a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday.
“Construction of this dialysis unit is part of our government’s commitment to expand renal health services in rural and northern Manitoba,” Oswald said in a release.
“This investment will help ensure that Manitobans with kidney disease have access to services and life-saving treatments closer to home.”
The state-of-the-art dialysis unit will sit adjacent to the Russell Health Centre and will be linked to the hospital, allowing the hospital to provide operational support, the minister noted.
“People from this area have to drive four or more hours to and from Brandon for treatment several times a week which adds to the challenge of managing their illness,” Assiniboine Regional Health Authority board chair Dean Dietrich said.
“This dialysis unit will truly make a difference in their quality of life and we’re delighted that construction is officially underway.”
Construction of the 5,000-square-foot space is expected to wrap up next spring. The new facility will incorporate a number of green design elements to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver status and designation as a Power Smart facility.
The unit will house six dialysis treatment stations and will be staffed by RNs and LPNs.
Approximately 1,200 people across Manitoba currently receive dialysis. Approximately nine people travel to Brandon every week for treatments.
“This partnership facilitates treatment closer home so that patients can remain in their communities where they are able to maintain their social connections and family supports which ultimately leads to better health outcomes,” said Mauro Verrelli, medical director of the Manitoba Renal Program.