The dialysis unit at the Portage General Hospital is benefiting from some recent equipment upgrades. 8 electric recliners were purchased for the the unit through the Portage la Prairie Hospital Foundation.

Clinical Resource Nurse Shelly McDougall says both staff and the patients are seeing benefits from the new chairs.

McDougall says this equipment is making the process much easier and convenient for patients.

The total cost of the eight electric recliners was $45,728.40.

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