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Hologic Bone Scanner
The DXA bone scanner uses low does X-rays to see how dense or strong bones are. These scans are often used to diagnose or assess the risk of osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones & makes them more likely to break.
A scanner will hugely improve bone health care in Hampshire.
Raising funds to purchase a DXA bone density scanner for Osteoporsis, Rheumatiod Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Breast Cancer patients of Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital. A DXZ scanner would support a facture liaison service across Winchester, Basingstoke and Andover hospitals, of which there is currently only one in south central England. Total purchase cost below:
Patients at risk of falls or sustained fragility fractures.
Promotions & funds raised are held on our central database, which we allocate to specific projects.
Serves a population of approx 570,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire