The Waterloo Wellington Breast Centre (WWBC) at Grand River Hospital's Freeport Site has added a new premium ultrasound unit. 

The new Centre will increase the breast screening capabilities, allowing an increase of 150-200 patients per month. The quality of equipment now equals or surpasses any of the larger centres in Ontario.

Urgent biopsies can be addressed within two weeks and urgent screening cases within a few days, depending on whether or not a mammogram is necessary.

The WWBC had been operating with one ultrasound breast machine for the past six years. A new Philips Matrix IU22 ultrasound machine was purchased, which allows for advanced exams to take place. The Kavelman-Fonn Foundation donated money for the machine. The donation was made in Dr. Eugene Rafferty's name, who is a leading Radiologist at Grand River Hospital.

"As one the country's fastest-growing innovation hubs, it's essential that Waterloo has top notch technology in place to keep our community healthy and thriving," says Dennis Kavelman of the Kavelman-Fonn Foundation. "We're delighted that the new ultrasound machine is in place to serve the needs of women in this region."