The Ontario government is investing $155 million over two years to add 57 new community surgical and diagnostic centres licensed to deliver MRI and CT scans, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy services across the province.
The expansion will help 1.2 million people access publicly funded procedures faster and is part of the government’s plan to invest in and protect Ontario’s health-care system.
Following a Call for Applications, the following centres in Windsor have been approved to provide either GI endoscopy services, MRI or CT Scans:
Licensing for these new centres will start as early as summer 2025.
“The Government of Ontario is proud to strengthen and expand access to health care by delivering faster, more convenient diagnostic services in Windsor-Essex,” said Andrew Dowie, Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh.
“The launch of RAAMP Endoscopy and Rose City Endoscopy, along with expanded MRI and CT services at GMNI MRI/CT Windsor, marks a significant step forward for our region and the province as a whole.”
RAAMP Endoscopy and Rose City Endoscopy are part of 22 newly licensed centres that will deliver GI endoscopy procedures across the province, adding up to 420,000 procedures over two years, more than three times the province’s original goal.
Additionally, the expansion of MRI and CT Scan services to GMNI MRI/CT Windsor is part of 35 newly licensed centres.This expansion is expected to provide access to vital diagnostic imaging for up to 828,000 additional patients over the next two years—surpassing the province’s initial goal by more than four times.
These expansions will ensure that patients across the province receive access to medically necessary procedures within the recommended clinical timeframes.
“This announcement marks a major milestone for Windsor-Essex,” said Dr. Wassim Saad, President of RAAMP Endoscopy.
“The addition of RAAMP Endoscopy means our residents will have better, faster access to essential procedures – right here at home. We are deeply grateful to the Ontario government, the Ministry of Health and MPP Dowie for recognizing the needs of our community and investing in solutions that will improve health outcomes for thousands of people. At RAAMP Endoscopy, we are committed to delivering high-quality care that reflects the values and strength of our region.”
As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the government is taking action to protect Ontario by reducing surgical and diagnostic backlogs in surgical to make it easier and faster for people to connect to publicly funded surgeries and procedures, when and where they need it.
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