Dunlee, Adventist ink agreement

Medical imaging components manufacturer Dunlee has inked a 3-year agreement with Adventist Health of Roseville, Calif. for x-ray and CT replacement tubes.   
   
The agreement provides x-ray, CT and other Dunlee products for the hospitals owned and managed by Adventist Health.
   
Adventist Health operates healthcare facilities throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Their system includes 20 hospitals with more than 3,100 beds, 18,300 employees, numerous clinics and outpatient facilities, 16 home care agencies and three joint-venture retirement centers.
   
Adventist said the program will help reduce their equipment maintenance costs.

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