Fla. breast screening center seeks to put a face on radiology

Radiologists have been called to communicate directly with patients in order to raise visibility for the specialty and improve care for patients. One Florida breast imaging center is taking this idea to heart.

A profile from the Palm Beach Post notes that Orna Hadar, MD, and colleagues at Jupiter Medical Center’s Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center want to not only ensure patients get to meet their radiologist, but also be able to develop a relationship. For more, check out the link below:

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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