WHY THIS MATTERS
Right now, many people in our community have to leave Edson for a CT scan.
That means time on the road.
Waiting longer for answers.
And being away from home when it matters most.
When something is wrong, the last thing anyone wants is to leave their community for answers.
A CT scanner in Edson would change that.
It would mean getting answers sooner.
Staying closer to home.
And supporting better care right here in our community.
Stories from Home
It started as a head injury.
Then things changed.
Suddenly, her vision wasn’t right.
At one point, she could barely see just light reflectioned on her mothers glasses, not even the face behind them.
We were in Edson, but we needed more answers.
So we left.
The drive was long. The waiting felt longer.
Not knowing what was happening made everything harder.
We spent hours in Edmonton trying to get answers.
Thankfully, she was okay.
The vision loss didn’t last long, but it was scary.
Moments like that stay with you.
Because when something is wrong, you don’t want distance.
You don’t want delays.
You want answers, close to home.
How This Matters
A CT scanner in Edson would support people across Yellowhead County and the surrounding area. Edson is already a central point for care in this region, with established hospital services, emergency care, and access routes people rely on every day.
Patients already come to Edson for services like cataract surgery, receiving care close to home without needing to travel further.
With continued investment, communities like ours can grow the care we offer locally. Bringing CT imaging here is a meaningful step in that direction.
Faster access to imaging means quicker diagnoses and more timely treatment decisions. Providing advanced imaging tools helps doctors and care teams deliver more complete care right here in Edson.
Edson Healthcare Centre already provides important services, including procedures like cataract surgery.
A CT scanner strengthens and expands what is already here.
