Gillette Childrens adds Carestream RIS/PACS

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare has installed an integrated RIS/PACS from Carestream

The Rochester, N.Y.-based company said its PACS workstations are installed in the hospital's exam rooms and surgical suites, giving physicians access to images and comparisons.

Gillette Children’s is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located in St. Paul, Minn., with six clinics and more than 1,600 referring physicians. It specializes in diagnosing and treating children and young adults with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
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