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MDH Radiology Selects Sectra for Nationwide Telemammography Solution
SHELTON, Connecticut, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
MDH Radiology, through its unique and comprehensive delivery model, will utilize
Sectra Breast Imaging PACS to provide remote reading of mammograms to its customers
according to a recently signed agreement with the international medical imaging IT
company,Sectra [http://www.sectra.com/medical ] (STO: SECT B).
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120601/537255 )
The agreement also includes integrated breast density software provided by
Volpara(TM), digital reporting software and Breast Cancer Risk profiles by PenRad(TM) and
Merge Healthcare's CADstream(TM) for breast MRI readings. Via a multi-tiered service
offering, MDH Radiology will assist healthcare providers to bridge the gap in their
existing breast imaging and biopsy services.
"It is time for all women to have access to consistent, high-quality breast care
regardless of their geographic region," says MDH Radiology Founder and President, Dr.
Hurvitz. "There is a disparity in access to critical screening and diagnostic services in
many areas of the country that is unacceptable. My mission is to connect women everywhere
with the outstanding quality of care they deserve when it comes to their breast health."
Sectra Breast Imaging PACS is a web-based, multi-modality system featuring advanced
diagnostic tools, including integrated CAD, breast density assessment, and reporting, that
offers a single-system reading environment for mammographers. All digital breast images,
even breast tomosynthesis, regardless of modality vendor, are automatically displayed in
the same size with correct orientation and alignment, facilitating comparison of current
and prior images.
About Sectra
With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and
services for radiology, women's health, orthopaedics and rheumatology. More than 1,400
hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the systems daily, together
performing over 70 million radiology examinations annually. This makes Sectra one of the
world-leading companies within systems for handling digital radiology images. Sectra's
systems have been installed in North America, Scandinavia and most major countries in
Europe and the Far East. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com
About MDH Radiology
In response to a growing demand for high quality, technology-forward access to breast
health, internationally renowned radiologist Monica Denisse Hurvitz has founded MDH
Radiology. The new company provides state-of-the-art, concierge-style breast imaging
interpretation and breast biopsy services nationwide bridging the access gap and raising
the quality bar in women's breast health. For more information, visit
http://www.mdhradiology.com
Contact: Andrea Sowitch, Director of Marketing
Sectra North America
E-mail: Andrea.Sowitch@sectra.com
Phone: +1-203-925-0899 ext 268
http://www.sectra.com/medical [http://www.futureproofpacs.com ]
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Sectra North America Inc
MDH Radiology Selects Sectra for Nationwide Telemammography Solution
SHELTON, Connecticut, February 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
MDH Radiology, through its unique and comprehensive delivery model, will utilize
Sectra Breast Imaging PACS to provide remote reading of mammograms to its customers
according to a recently signed agreement with the international medical imaging IT
company,Sectra [http://www.sectra.com/medical ] (STO: SECT B).
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120601/537255 )
The agreement also includes integrated breast density software provided by
Volpara(TM), digital reporting software and Breast Cancer Risk profiles by PenRad(TM) and
Merge Healthcare's CADstream(TM) for breast MRI readings. Via a multi-tiered service
offering, MDH Radiology will assist healthcare providers to bridge the gap in their
existing breast imaging and biopsy services.
"It is time for all women to have access to consistent, high-quality breast care
regardless of their geographic region," says MDH Radiology Founder and President, Dr.
Hurvitz. "There is a disparity in access to critical screening and diagnostic services in
many areas of the country that is unacceptable. My mission is to connect women everywhere
with the outstanding quality of care they deserve when it comes to their breast health."
Sectra Breast Imaging PACS is a web-based, multi-modality system featuring advanced
diagnostic tools, including integrated CAD, breast density assessment, and reporting, that
offers a single-system reading environment for mammographers. All digital breast images,
even breast tomosynthesis, regardless of modality vendor, are automatically displayed in
the same size with correct orientation and alignment, facilitating comparison of current
and prior images.
About Sectra
With more than 20 years in the business, Sectra develops and sells IT systems and
services for radiology, women's health, orthopaedics and rheumatology. More than 1,400
hospitals, clinics and imaging centers worldwide use the systems daily, together
performing over 70 million radiology examinations annually. This makes Sectra one of the
world-leading companies within systems for handling digital radiology images. Sectra's
systems have been installed in North America, Scandinavia and most major countries in
Europe and the Far East. For more information, visit http://www.sectra.com
About MDH Radiology
In response to a growing demand for high quality, technology-forward access to breast
health, internationally renowned radiologist Monica Denisse Hurvitz has founded MDH
Radiology. The new company provides state-of-the-art, concierge-style breast imaging
interpretation and breast biopsy services nationwide bridging the access gap and raising
the quality bar in women's breast health. For more information, visit
http://www.mdhradiology.com
Contact: Andrea Sowitch, Director of Marketing
Sectra North America
E-mail: Andrea.Sowitch@sectra.com
Phone: +1-203-925-0899 ext 268
http://www.sectra.com/medical [http://www.futureproofpacs.com ]
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120601/537255
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120601/537255
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Sectra North America Inc