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Newark, NJ -- Radiology, the study of images
of the human body, has come a long way over the past few decades.
While radiologists used to be confined to using X-ray technology, radiographers
today employ fluoroscopy, computed
tomography (CT scan), mammography, ultrasound, nuclear
medicine, magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) , PET scanning for cancer,
radiant dye, as well as digital and computed
radiography X-ray.
“There is a huge demand for radiological services
for diagnostic and interventional procedures using invasive and
non-invasive techniques,” relates Andrew Novick, MD, Chairman
of the Department of Radiology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
(NBIMC) and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHNJ). “Our
Radiology Department works around the clock, offering services
24-hours-a-day to inpatients and Emergency Department patients
of all ages.”
From imaging a child’s broken femur in the Emergency Department
to providing mammography and other imaging services for women,
radiologists provide vital information for physicians to outline
the most appropriate treatments. Radiologists must also interpret
the results and consult with physicians and offer a report of his
or her findings to achieve an accurate diagnosis.
“Imaging is an important component of diagnosis and
treatment, so the radiologist has a great responsibility to obtain
clear, distinct images and review them with extreme care,” says
Stephanie Spencer, RCVT, MBA, CRA, Administrative Director of NBIMC’s
Department of Radiology.
The Department of Radiology: Serving the Community
More than 120,000 imaging examinations are performed annually
at NBIMC and CHNJ. The Department of Radiology at NBIMC and CHNJ
offers many services for the Essex community and surrounding areas.
Attending radiologists are all certified by the American Board
of Radiology with subspecialty certification in Interventional
and Pediatric Radiology.
New Imaging technologies offered at Newark Beth Medical Center
includes:
· Upgraded
Amicas Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
· Digital and
computed radiography X-ray and fluoroscopy
· 1.5
Tesla MRI
· 16-slice
and 64-slice CT Scan
· 2- Interventional
Imaging Suites
· Nuclear Cardiac
Services
· PET/CT and
Nuclear Medicine Services
Connie Sorensen, Director of Nuclear Medicine, states, “The
recent expansion of reimbursable PET/CT procedures by CMS is a
benefit to our oncological population.” Nuclear Medicine
also looks forward to employing nano-technology in 2010. Dr.
Ramon Lao is the Medical Director for Nuclear Medicine and Radiation
Safety.
The mammography imaging services offered at NBIMC have
been approved by the American College of Radiologists (ACR). The
Department will offer state-of-the-art full digital mammography
in 2010.
Uterine fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a safe, effective
and minimally invasive option for women and is offered at NBIMC.
This is especially significant news for the more than 300,000 women
annually in the U.S. who have hysterectomies to treat symptomatic
uterine fibroids.
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal surgery procedure
used to treat painful, progressive vertebral compression fractures.
The procedure demonstrates positive outcomes in the treatment of
painful, progressive osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
and fractures caused by metastatic tumors.
Liver, kidney, and lung Embolizations are also performed.
Other procedures performed by our interventional team include radiofrequency and
microwave ablation, and cerebral angigram in conjunction with
the Department of Surgery. The Department also places all types
of central lines, ports and vascular access to meet patients’ needs.
Gentle Imaging for Children at CHNJ
The Image Gently campaign is an initiative of the Alliance for
Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging to lower radiation dose of
imaging for children. Spearheaded by Karen Norton, MD, Pediatric
Radiologist, the radiologists and technical staff have taken the
pledge to use protocols for child-size doses in imaging procedures.
For More Information
Please call for an appointment at (973) 926-7466.
For More Information
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, a 673-bed regional care teaching
hospital, provides comprehensive health care to its local communities
and is a major referral and treatment center for the northern New
Jersey metropolitan area. With more than 800 physicians, 3,200
employees and 150 volunteers, the Medical Center has over 300,000
outpatient visits and 25,000 admissions annually. The
main phone number for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center,
located at 201 Lyons Avenue at Osborne Terrace in Newark, is (973)
926-7000, or visit www.barnabashealth.org. For physician referral
information, please call 1-888-724-7123. Follow us on Twitter:
get real time news from the Saint Barnabas Health Care System at www.twitter.com/barnabas_health.
Date: October 21, 2009
Contact: Beth Salamon
Public Relations
Phone: 973.322.4926
esalamon@barnabashealth.org
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