Nonprofit organization brings imaging services to countries in need

The Baltimore Sun has published an in-depth look at RAD-AID, the Maryland-based nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to bring medical imaging technology and training to developing countries throughout the world.

The story includes an interview with the organization’s president and CEO, Daniel J. Mollura, MD, who founded the company eight years ago.

“I thought about how critical imaging was, and there was this major break in medical care," Mollura said, as quoted by the Sun. “You can't get to other areas of health care without radiology.”

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Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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