Oak Valley Hospital received a new Microscan system as a gift from Oak Valley Hospital Foundation.

The Microscan System is considered the heart of the Microbiology department.  This state-of-the-art instrument identifies the bacteria and determines which antibiotics will be most effective against the organism in treating an infection.  Its large database of information exceeds what the human mind can retain and assists the physician in optimizing antibiotic therapy for a particular bacterium and site of infection. 

The Microscan was purchased with proceeds from the Foundation's Annual Spring Gala "An Evening Beyond the Great Wall."  Executive Director Amy Thompson said the Gala was a great success with 327 members of our local community in attendance and a net profit over $75,000.  Once again, we are reminded of the generosity that is in the hearts of our friends and neighbors. 

The Microscan has the ability to touch the lives of many in our community and will greatly benefit not only our hospital but our medical staff and patients.