Department of Defense steps closer in fulfilling its radiology mission

Jodelle Maglaya | November 08, 2016 | Radiology Business | Quality

Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona, recently installed new radiology equipment in its outpatient clinic including ultrasound equipment, a CT machine, direct capture x-ray rooms and a bone densitometry unit.

The model of CT scanner they received is the U.S. Department of Defense's first and will allow for any CT procedure to be done in the healthcare network.

Luke Air Force Base will be able to see patients more frequently and provide additional services.

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Upgraded Equipment Advances Radiology’s Mission

Jodelle Maglaya

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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