The Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation successfully concluded its efforts to raise funds for the new 16-slice CT scan unit at the hospital with a huge check in the amount of $650,000.
The check presentation was made at the February Foundation board meeting as Foundation members celebrate and recognize the community’s generous support of this fundraising effort.
The importance of the CT scan technology was endorsed in the early stages of the fundraising project by Dr. Richard Perry, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, when he stated “Cat scan technology has revolutionized the practice of medicine.”
At that time Dr. Perry also noted that the CT scan was one of the most important diagnostic tools at his disposal as an emergency care provider.
A CAT scan, or CT (Computed Tomography) scan, uses special x-ray equipment to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.
The 16-slice unit was a dramatic upgrade replacing a 2-slice unit at the hospital.
“The community generously rallied behind this huge undertaking on behalf of the Hospital Foundation,” remarked Kathy Greaser, Foundation director. “Community support has truly helped GCMH stay abreast of the changes in medical technology. Our community can be very proud of this accomplishment and the healthcare services available locally.”
On hand for the check presentation were Wayne Johnson, Chairman of the GCMH Board of Governors and a Foundation Board member, and Donald Battista, GCMH President/CEO; Foundation Board members Gary Daum, Pam Trydahl, Treasurer; Bill Grant, Chairman; Jeanine Sisler, Regina Gearhart and Linda Fike.  
Additional information about the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation and its fundraising efforts can be obtained by contacting the Foundation Office at 301-533-4178.