State of the art microscope donated to SLMHC

Tim Brody - Editor

A new piece of equipment has been donated to the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).
The Zeiss operating microscope was donated to SLMHC’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialty Clinic by the Hospital for Sick Children, located in Toronto. 
SLMHC shared in a March 22 media release that, “The microscope, a Zeiss operating microscope with electronic zoom and focus, can be used for in-office ear procedures and other examinations. 
“The state of the art instrument comes in conjunction with the visit of Dr. Paolo Campisi, an ENT specialist, who visits SLMHC every six months.”
 SLMHC shared that Dr. Campisi has a clinical interest in disorders of the airway and voice and is the Director of the Centre for Paediatric Voice and Laryngeal Function, a subspecialty clinic designed for the care of children with voice disorders. Dr. Campisi’s research interests are focused on the epidemiology and management of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in children. 
On his visits to SLMHC, the health centre noted, “He sees children and adults and conducts surgery and clinics. Dr. Campisi was accompanied by two fellows, Dr. Samantha Goh from the UK, and Dr. Alex Treble from Australia.” 
“This microscope will improve patient care. The ability to provide the service offered by Dr. Campisi has made a huge impact on our patients,” said Dean Osmond, SLMHC President and CEO. “Getting paediatric ENT services closer to home has decreased wait times and cost of travelling to a major center.”
Beyond his specialization, SLMHC informed that Dr. Campisi is a Professor within the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto practicing at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
“SLMHC is grateful to Dr. Campisi, his team and the Hospital for Sick Children, for this gracious donation, and for giving of their service and time,” SLMHC concluded.