Texas hospital to expand radiology services with partnership

To better serve its patients, San Angelo Community Medical Center is partnering with a radiology group to provide necessary imaging technology.

The San Angelo, Texas-based center, which specializes in acute care, has signed an agreement with Radiology Partners, one of the largest physician-led, onsite radiology practices in the country, according to a statement from Radiology Partners. They serve more than 140 hospitals, clinics and imaging centers in seven states.

The company’s radiologists will provide onsite diagnostic services around the clock. With 24/7 service, patients can be treated sooner and more effectively.

San Angelo, which opened in 1929, has 171 beds and 100 physicians.

Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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