X-ray seen as symbol of recovery

In this hi-tech age, a new X-ray machine is not usually a cause for much excitement. But in St. Bernard Parish, home to 67,000 residents and a vibrant medical community before being wiped out by Hurricane Katrina last August, this week's arrival of an X-ray machine is indeed a cause for celebration. In its simplest terms, the machine means folks won't have to leave the parish for confirmation of a broken bone. But in the bigger context, it marks another small step in the parish's long road to recovery.

from the Times Picayune