News and Information
As a service to our patients and our referring physicians, we’ve included news and information about Greensboro Imaging, The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging and general radiology news.
Greensboro Imaging News
Greensboro Imaging at West Market to add Ultrasound services
Starting on April 7, 2010 Greensboro Imaging at West Market will add ultrasound services to their location. To view the flyer, please click here.
Your doctor has decided you need to have an MRI....now what?
When it comes to getting an MRI scan, it should be done in a comfortable environment using the best MRI technology available. For more information please read ..... MRI01 (pdf)
President Barack Obama chooses Virtual Colonoscopy
For more information please read President Barack Obama chooses Virtual Colonoscopy (pdf)
Greensboro Imaging Opening New Location mid Jan 2010
Greensboro Imaging, the Triad's premier provider of outpatient imaging, announces its newest location at 3801 West Market Street in Greensboro, formerly Southeastern Radiology, P.A. This location will be called Greensboro Imaging at West Market Street. We anticipate operations to commence mid January 2010. To read more about this please read this: Southeastern (pdf).
Hodges Named Chief Operating Officer
Greensboro Imaging is proud to announce the promotion of Sally Hodges to Chief Operating Officer. For more information please click here.
Greensboro Imaging Makes Promise to 'Image Gently'
Greensboro Imaging has joined the Image Gently Campaign, pledging to reduce radiation exposure for children who require medical imaging. For more information, please click here.
Greensboro Imaging Launches New Patient-Friendly Web Site
Greensboro Imaging, the leading provider of outpatient diagnostic imaging in the Piedmont Triad, has launched a newly-designed, more patient-friendly website. For more information, please click here.
Less Invasive Procedures Now Offered as Outpatient at Greensboro Imaging
Patients whose treatment plans call for surgery may have another option that is quicker, safer, less painful and has a shorter recovery time. Now those patients can be treated outside of a hospital for the first time in our area.
Greensboro Imaging is the first outpatient imaging center in the area to offer minimally-invasive procedures that could replace surgery for some patients. The outpatient techniques are performed in the new Interventional Radiology Suite at Greensboro Imaging at Wendover Medical Center. For more information, please click here.
Information for UnitedHealthcare Patients
Greensboro Imaging has announced a new services agreement with UnitedHealthcare that will continue our contract with the insurer and will continue to provide our patients with in-network coverage. Greensboro Radiology, a part-owner of Greensboro Imaging, has also announced a new services agreement with UnitedHealthcare that now covers all of the locations they serve. For more information, visit greensbororadiology.com.
The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging News
Letter to the Editor
Gretchen Green, MD, radiologist with Greensboro Radiology responds to NY times article regarding radiation exposure. Dr. Green's letter is the fourth one down. Click here to read.
US Preventative Services Task Force Recommendation
The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging responds to US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation regarding screening mammography....click here to read more.
The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging to Host Pink in the Park
The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging will host the third annual Pink in the Park, a free breast cancer awareness event, on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be held in Center City Park in downtown Greensboro and will bring together many of the area's resources for breast cancer and for women's health. Click here to read more.
Patients Seek High-Quality Providers as Mammogram Rates Drop 16 Percent
Since 2000, mammography screenings have dropped 16 percent nationwide prompting patients to re-evaulate their providers. Yet, The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging has screened more patients this year than ever before. For more information please click here.
Relay for Life 2009
The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging is proud to be a sponsor of the 2009 Relay for Life. The event is being held at Page High School, on May 15-May 16, 2009. For more information, please click here.
Latina Quilt Project Donated Quilt to The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging
Members of The Latina Quilt Project donated a beautiful quilt to the Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging where patients and staff alike can enjoy it as they pass by in the hallway. For more information, please click here.
Many Women with Breast Cancer Didn't Inherit the Risk
Many women believe that when no family history of breast cancer exists, then they are far less likely to be affected by breast cancer. While there is some truth in that belief, women are incorrect in thinking they are "safe" from breast cancer if no one in their family has been diagnosed. To read more and to learn about our annual Pink in the Park event, click here.
General Radiology News
American College of Radiology
AuntMinnie.com
Medicial News Today
Society of Interventional Radiology