A CT Scanner machine has become an essential service for a community such as ours. Presently, patients have to travel to Barrie or Sudbury for this test, and this shouldn’t be the case. As a popular tourist area, we need to be prepared for all types of trauma. A CT Scanner can assess trauma injuries and stroke damage, as well as diagnose tumours and other maladies. Each year, the West Parry Sound Health Centre treats about 20,000 emergency patients. Many of these involve severe trauma. When time is of the essence, a fast, accurate diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. In these cases, Barrie or Sudbury is too far away.