Medical Imaging

Digital Radiology Department

Magic Valley Regional installed a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) in 2001. It is used for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine images, and digital x-ray that
previously were printed out on film. Physicians and medical center employees now have access to these critical diagnostic tools along with inpatient x-rays via computer intheir offices and at workstations around the medical center.

A Kodak DirectView CR 900 system installed in 2002 complements the PACS and supports multiple exam rooms as well as portable x-ray exams. CR systems create images that are stored digitally and can be easily accessed at workstations throughout the hospital. In the near future all medical information and images that doctors need toprovide patient with care will be available electronically at Magic Valley Regional.

The time and cost savings is tremendous. The caregivers who need patient information will get it more quickly. The sooner they have that information, the sooner an accurate diagnosis and treatment options can be identified. That means patients get better care.

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