A brand-new waiting area and state-of-the-art PET-CT suite were officially unveiled at the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in Northwood on Tuesday (24).
Mayor of Hillingdon, Cllr Colleen Sullivan, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new waiting room alongside Joanne Langfield, chair of the board of trustees, and CEO Claire Strickland.
Claire Strickland, the daughter of the late Dr Paul Strickland who established the centre in 1985 following a successful fundraising campaign, expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support.
The Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, an independent charity situated within Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, is renowned for its top-notch cancer imaging services catering to both NHS and private patients.
Despite serving primarily the local community, the centre’s expertise in cancer imaging has attracted patients from as far away as America and the Middle East.
The recent inauguration marked the completion of a multi-million-pound investment in the scanner centre, generously funded by donations.
In addition to the newly opened waiting room, the centre has also acquired two state-of-the-art MRI scanners, a cutting-edge PET-CT scanner, a modern reporting room, and a radiology information system for the consultant team responsible for analysing the scans.
These upgraded scanners boast the capability to produce superior quality images in a shorter amount of time compared to the previous models, enhancing the overall efficiency and accuracy of the imaging process.
The investment in the latest technology at the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre underscores the commitment to providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes in the field of cancer imaging.
The centre’s dedication to continuous improvement and innovation ensures that it remains at the forefront of cancer diagnostics, benefiting not only the local community but also patients from around the world seeking exceptional healthcare services.