Health Minister Dr Shane Reti recently joined Wellington Regional Hospital’s radiology staff to celebrate the installation of cutting-edge x-ray technology, the first of its kind in Australasia. This marked the start of a project to install eight new digital radiography machines across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals by the end of the year.
These new machines produce higher quality images and are quicker and easier to operate. Pru Burns, Acting Radiology Manager at Wellington Hospital, described the upgrade as “a major leap forward from systems installed as far back as 2000, which now operate on outdated radiography technology.”
Wellington Hospitals Foundation Trustee, Simon Woolf has generously donated stunning photography that transforms the new radiology space. His images, including an aerial view of Wellington, the iconic cable car, and a peaceful waterfall scene in Otari, beautifully capture the city’s vibrant blend of urban landscape and natural beauty.
Thank you, Simon, for helping create a more welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
Pictured: Guy Ryan CE WHF, Simon Woolf, Pru Burns, and Jack Wootton- Project Manager Capital Projects.
The full project team.