Sault Area Hospital New SPECT/CT Technology Explained

Sault Area Hospital has installed a new SPECT/CT scanner, improving diagnostic imaging for patients in Northern Ontario. The system began operating in summer 2026 and produces higher-quality images in about half the time of the previous equipment, while reducing radiation exposure. Alamos Gold and Franco-Nevada contributed a combined $1.35 million toward the purchase through the Sault Area Hospital Foundation. The scanner supports cardiac, bone and breast cancer assessments.