UC-San Fran radiology department going all out with facility upgrade

Dave Pearson | | Health Imaging | Practice Management

Is Northern California becoming the most medical imaging-friendly region in the U.S.? The case could be made.

Last month, area leaders announced a push to draw many more people into imaging-technologist careers. Now comes word from UC-San Francisco of a massive modernization plan for one of its key imaging facilities.

“Upgraded imaging technology will increase the quality of medical care without compromising the design’s emphasis on the human experience,” the school reports in a June 12 blog post. “Combining upgraded imaging technology, improved diagnostic results and caring staff with a new soothing environment, this project seeks to be the embodiment of the University’s mission of caring, healing, teaching, and discovering.”

Read the rest and view a floor plan:

UCSF Imaging Location Gets a Major Modern Makeover

Dave Pearson
Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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