WAITING times will be reduced at one of the county's hospitals with the installation of two operating theatres costing £1.5m.
The theatres, which would increase the number from ten to 12 at York District Hospital, could be operational by the end of the year.
They are needed to deal with the anticipated increase in demand, while reducing waiting times, as proposed in the local delivery plan.
The theatres are part of a £3m package of improvements, including a cardiology-dedicated catheter laboratory and extra radiology day beds.
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