ASRT receives humanitarian award for imaging overseas

The ASRT Foundation will receive the American College of Radiology (ACR) Foundation’s 2017 Global Humanitarian award, presented on May 24 at the ACR Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is a nationwide professional society for imaging technologists, radiation therapists, and radiologic science students. The ASRT Foundation is the charitable arm of the society, best-known for scholarships, research grants and community outreach program.

In particular, the ACR pointed to the Community Outreach Fellowship Program as part of the ASRT Foundation’s ongoing commitment to providing imaging to those who need it most.

Formed as a partnership with RAD-AID International, the ASRT Community Outreach Fellowship provides the education, training, and resources local healthcare experts need to provide imaging to their communities. Working alongside other medical professionals as part of ongoing medical relief projects, Outreach Fellowship workers give local hospitals and clinics the tools they need to become self-sustaining facilities.  

The program has provided travel support for more than 60 ASRT members to perform volunteer medical relief services in 17 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

“It will be my honor to accept this award on behalf of the Foundation’s board of trustees, staff and especially the many passionate volunteers who have played a role in making our international outreach efforts such a success,” said Sal Martino, EdD, CEO of the ASRT Foundation. “We’re always pleased to receive recognition for our efforts, but the real gratification comes in knowing that we’ve made positive changes in underserved countries across the globe. I also want to recognize our selfless donors who have empowered this program with their generous gifts.”