Some residents in the Cypress Health Region will need their general x-ray exams re-evaluated.

     The Ministry of Health advised the Cypress Health Region of concerns after variances in the interpretation of x-rays by a radiologist from the Sunrise Health Region were found.

     CEO for the Cypress Health Region, Jim Hornell says they had contracted with the Sunrise Health Region radiology group between September 2008 and January 2009.  During this time frame, the radiologist in question read 242 x-rays from the Cypress Health Region.

     Reviews will only be necessary for general x-ray examinations that were performed at facilities in Maple Creek, Shaunavon, Leader, Gull Lake, Mankota, Vanguard, and Herbert.

     Hornell adds that patients who need to have their general x-rays re-examined will be contacted by the Health Region.

     For more information, you can call 1-888-461-7443 or 778-5100.