| 123 New facility to improve outcomes Endoscopy on Clarence will have the capacity to deliver around 120 procedures per week. T T Karen Phelps COMMUNITY Endoscopy on Clarence: Construct Ltd A new endoscopy and gastroscopy facility in Taranaki aims to help deliver better health outcomes to the local region. Endoscopy on Clarence is the brainchild of owner of Surgeons on Clarence, Simi Lolohea, along with fellow surgeons Linus Wu and Jasen Ly. The two facilities are located right next door to each other to offer clients a complete service. All say there is a huge need for the service with the National Bowel Screening Programme, along with greater public awareness of bowel cancer, all driving demand. “The public system simply cannot cope with the volume of patients and we have built this facility to help alleviate the pressure,” says Simi. Patients can access the service via three routes, further driving improved health outcomes: via GP referral, hospital referral or by going direct to Surgeons on Clarence. At present Surgeons on Clarence, where clients come for consultations, is outsourcing its surgical procedures to local private medical facilities. Endoscopy on Clarence will make things easier and less stressful for patients, says Simi, Jasen and Linus. All three bring considerable expertise specialising in a variety of areas including colon and rectal conditions, perianal conditions, pelvic floor disorders, colonoscopy and gastroscopy, inflammatory bowel disease and general surgical conditions such as hernia including complex abdominal wall reconstruction and gallstone disease. Construction of Endoscopy on Clarence is underway and the facility is due to be operational this year. The building comprises two levels above ground plus a below ground car park. The ground level reception includes pre and post procedure areas as well as two suites for completing the procedures. On the first floor are located consulting rooms, changing rooms, kitchen and meeting room etc. Surgeons on Clarence complement the offering with three consulting rooms. Simi, Jasen and Linus say the completely new custom build facility will offer the latest state of the art technology. A big emphasis has been placed on patient experience with the design maximising flow and comfort to improve efficiency and overall outcomes. “When people come in they might feel vulnerable and anxious,” says Linus. “So this it is very important that people have a good experience so they feel comfortable coming back and also telling others about the facility. All of this is critical for early detection of conditions such as bowel cancer.” Endoscopy on Clarence has been built by Construct Ltd, which has collaborated with the three directors to deliver the best facility possible. When completed Endoscopy on Clarence will have the capacity to deliver around 120 procedures per week. While Jasen, Linus and Simi will all deliver surgeries the aim is also for other endoscopists working the region to utilise the facility to further increase health outcomes for the region. “The National Bowel Screening Programme has increased people’s awareness so people are wanting to be investigated but due to the present pressure on the public health system not everyone can access public healthcare in good time,” says Linus. Render facade systems Licensed Applicator The paint and coatings on the exterior of your homes are the most important barrier you have against water penetration and destruction. LET US MAINTAIN YOUR HOME A well maintained house will last longer than a house that is left to deteriorate in the elements. • FULL INSPECTION SERVICE • WATER BLASTING SERVICE • REPAIR SERVICE • INTERIOR PAINTING • REPAINTING SERVICE • FULL SUPPLY SERVICE • CONSULTANCY SERVICE 1129a Whatawhata rd, RD5, Hamilton 0275 938 967 jason@glamacote.co.nz Proud to provide inside and outside plaster/painting maintenance for Clarence Endoscopy Proud to have Supplied Concrete to Clarence Endoscopy 0800 245 368 or 07 848 2122 info@CHP.nz www.chpelectrical.nz HAMILTON'S LEADING ELECTRICAL EXPERTS Contact CHP Electrical for your medical electrical services, 24-hour on-call maintenance, communications & data installations and emergency lighting design installation.
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