Foundation buys bladder scanner

The purchase of a new bladder scanner will improve the comfort of rehabilitating patients at Grampians Health Horsham. 

WHCG Foundation has provided the bladder scanner which is a portable ultrasound device that allows a non-invasive method of measuring the volume of urine in the bladder. The device can also be used to assess a patient’s ability to empty their bladder and help diagnose conditions like urinary retention. 

Wyuna Nurse Unit Manager Kerri Chamberlain was very thankful to the foundation for the scanner. 

“This scanner enables us to monitor the volume of urine patients are retaining in their bladder,” Ms Chamberlain said. “Retention can be uncomfortable if left untreated and a scanner is the easiest way to check. 

“Our old scanner was not working very well so this new, more mobile device is very much appreciated.” 

WHCG Foundation Director Tim Hopper said his organisation was pleased to be able to support Wyuna with the purchase. 

“The money we use to purchase items is raised from the interest in our trust fund and we very much appreciate the community’s contribution to that fund,” Mr Hopper said. 

“Every piece of equipment or capital improvement purchased by the foundation is strictly for either the Horsham or Dimboola campuses of Grampians Health.” 

Grampians Health Chief People Officer Claire Woods also thanked the foundation for its generous support. 

“We are so fortunate to have the support of the foundation and the broader community, and we continue to strengthen these partnerships to support service integration and regional development.”