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Radiology Announces Second CT Scanner

MACOMB, Ill. – MDH Radiology has a new addition to the suite, a new Siemens Healthineers computed tomography (CT) scanner. The new CT scanner came online this week.

The new CT suite buildout took over six months to complete, using a former office area and turning that into the new home of the Siemens CT.

The new CT scanner, located adjacent to the Emergency Department, complements the current CT machine MDH has had.

“Our new CT scanner project allows us to increase testing capability to meet patients’ needs. This new Siemens scanner was just built and shipped to us, so we have the latest technology to offer patients,” said MDH President & Chief Executive Officer Bill Murdock. “With two CT scanners we can decrease wait times and increase patient satisfaction by eliminating any potential downtime if the machine went off-line for any reason. This project was a team effort to finalize and credit to our Radiology staff for their work and training on a new system.”

CT scans are used to visualize nearly all parts of the body. Providers rely on them for:

  • Detecting and monitoring cancers, heart disease, lung nodules, and liver masses
  • Locating blood clots or tumors
  • Evaluating bone and joint issues
  • Visualizing internal injuries and bleeding
  • Assessing spinal problems and injuries
  • Reducing the need for exploratory surgeries

Funding for the new project came in part from the MDH Foundation and donors.

“The new CT scanner, located adjacent to the Emergency Department, complements the current CT machine MDH has had but offers substantial upgrades with state-of-the-art technology. Exams are performed with not only added patient safety and comfort but improved image quality, shorter exam times, and more advanced image analysis,” said Radiologist Dr. David Ayoub.

According to Director of Radiology Milton Griffin, RT (R), BS, MA, “The new scanner allows redundancy of a critically needed resource, enabling our patients and medical teams to have the most accurate images for diagnostic purposes.”