Missouri health system adds retinal imaging program for diabetic patients

CoxHealth, based in Springfield, Missouri, has partnered with Pensacola, Florida-based Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems to deliver better eye care to patients suffering with diabetes.

New imaging machines at CoxHealth facilities allow physicians to perform thorough retinal exams. The machine takes a photo of an individual’s retina at the back of the eye to see if any damage due to diabetes has occurred so that problems can be addressed before they lead to blindness.

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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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