“This is a first for Siemens Healthineers working so closely with an Indigenous group in Canada,” said Sevket On, Vice President, Zone General Manager, Canada. “We hope the purchase of the MRI, CT and X-ray systems will help provide enhanced medical imaging services and improved health outcomes for the local communities the clinic will serve. The research aspect of our engagement with James Smith Cree Nation and the National Medical Imaging Clinic and Education and Research Centre will afford increased opportunities to address specific health needs for local people, and will help focused research that addresses Indigenous health. By bringing different parties together, real impact can be realized. We are very much looking forward to working with all involved.”

“The National Medical Imaging Clinic and Education and Research Centre is a first of its kind in terms of providing medical imaging clinical services and at the same time offering educational and research opportunities,” said Dragan Racic. “By working and sharing our resources with the international research and education community, and being able to call upon the insights and expertise of a global company like Siemens Healthineers, we will be able to research and collaborate on projects related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. By leveraging the technology in the imaging systems to diagnose patients, we will help aid the identification of the best treatment for our communities, hopefully leading to better health outcomes for the province as a whole, as well as providing additional access to diagnostic services.”

“I am overwhelmed and excited that this project is finalized and this medical imaging clinic will be opening its doors,” said Chief Wally Burns of James Smith Cree Nation. “This is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and the first ever investment made by a First Nations community in medical imaging in Saskatchewan.

“We are pleased that our workings and collaboration with the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority is bringing benefits to the people of all Nations in the Province of Saskatchewan and across Canada,” continued Chief Wally Burns. “This is a truly different prospective and partnership which ensures together with the many partners involved, we can all move forward in the trust and reconciliation process.

“I would like to say big thanks to our education partners University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon, NAIT in Edmonton and Mitchener Institute in Toronto for believing in our team lead by Mr. Dragan Racic, President and CEO of JSCN Medical Clinic LP, and believing that this clinic will enhance education opportunities of indigenous youth and everyone and anyone else interested in a career in medical imaging.”

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