PRHA Media Release |

Cataract Surgery Program Swan River

The first slate of surgeries, for the new Cataract Surgery Program in Swan River, commenced April 16-18.




There were 12 surgeries a day, over the three days, for a total of 36 cataract surgery procedures. The Program is headed by Dr. Robert Beldavs of Winnipeg, who had anesthesia support during the first surgery slate from Dr. Jason Scott of Dauphin. The next slate of surgeries will be June 11-13th.

The PRHA thanks all of the nursing staff, managers, and physicians for their dedication and commitment to this new program.

Physicians and staff gather for a group photo following the beginning of the Cataract Surgery Program at Swan Valley Health Centre in Swan River. The program commenced April 16, 2012. Click picture for a larger version