FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 18, 2006
Contact: Anthony Stahl
Director HR/Marketing
Howard Memorial Hospital
707-456-3101
Willits - During the last months of 2006
Howard Memorial Hospital added more than $1.3 million dollars worth
of the worlds finest medical equipment to its already
state-of-the-art inventory. We have really wonderful equipment-the
best, stated Carlton Jacobson, CFO of the hospital. Take a peek
inside our hospital, and you will not only find a world-class
service, but state-of-the-art equipment.
Several of the latest purchases are still being
installed. We want to provide the very best for our patients, and
give the best tools to our doctors, said Kevin Erich, president and
CEO.
Right now we are just installing our new
Hologic Selenia System Digital Mammography, stated Katie Hageman,
Imagining Tech. This machine is highly accurate and is used with
the mammo pad for the most comfortable experience possible. It is
anticipated that the Mammography will be open to the public by
mid-January 2007. The Selenia full field digital mammography system
signals the beginning of a new era in the world of digital
mammography. Selenia contributes to earlier detection, more accurate
diagnoses, and better overall patient care.
Hageman added, Another exciting piece of
equipment is the advanced Digital Bone Densitometry (DEXA). The
DEXA determines bone density, and now can detect Vertebral
fractures. Reviewing bone density is important in detecting
osteoporosis. The new machine is fast, commented Hageman with a
smile. Our old machine took 20 minutes to scan a patient. We can
now scan in just a couple of minutes.
Other new acquisitions include the MRI Vital
signs monitor, Echo (ACUSON Sequoia 512 Echocardiography System) and
new towers for the operating room.
These additions will keep more people from
leaving Willits to look for medical care elsewhere commented Erich.
Our desire is to provide the very best care to our community.
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