One Hundred Women Who Care Thompson held their June meeting last Wednesday, awarding their second quarter grant to the Thompson Health Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary has identified a piece of equipment they wish to purchase for the Thompson General Hospital.

It’s called the Site Rite 9 ultrasound system and will help improve the placement of PICC lines, central lines, IV lines and other vascular access devices.

This equipment will replace a current unit that has aged-out of use and will keep northern patients at home for these procedures, rather than having to travel to Winnipeg.

In turn, this will reduce the emotional stress and cost of making that trip.

For more information on 100 Women Who Care Thompson and the local organizations they have supported over their 10 years in operation, go to 100 Women Thompson DOT com.