Improved kidney care for Island patients

Publication Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011  07:50

Health Minister David Anderson MHK
Health Minister David Anderson MHK

A new unit to improve care for those with Kidney problems is to be set up in Ramsey.

 

The Department of Health has announced plans to set up a Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit in Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital.

 

Around 1200 patients per year require dialysis treatment on the Island.

 

Health Minister David Anderson explains why Ramsey is a good location for the second unit [play clip]

 

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David Anderson MHK