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Most of the credit for our success should go to those
dedicated people on the front lines, the 94 technologists, 13 nurses
and 69 clerical staff that make up the heart of the department.
Credit is also due to our 20 subspecialist radiologists who have
joined Saint Barnabas from the finest programs in the country. We
are very proud of the tradition of quality in our department and
very excited about the newest members of our physician team who
will carry on that tradition. (To read about their credentials,
please click on Our Staff.) The
department also manages a highly respected radiology residency program
that places residents in excellent fellowships throughout the country.
Thanks to a firm commitment from the Saint Barnabas leadership, the
Department of Radiology has had the opportunity to acquire new, state-of-the-art
technology that has kept our range of capabilities equal to any major
university. In 2000, we saw the addition of new magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography
(PET)
scanners. This is one of many steps taken to ensure Saint Barnabas’ place
in the forefront of radiologic technology.
Other initiatives include being one of the first community hospitals
to embrace PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) as a
way to store and distribute images, as well as the only New Jersey
hospital that has completely converted to voice recognition technology. Voice
recognition eliminates the time lag caused by typing in order to get
results to the referring doctor within hours rather than days. We
are also presently testing a Web-based system that will allow physicians
to see their patient’s images immediately in their office or
home.
The modern radiologist is very active in patient care. From evaluation
of breast disease to performance of biopsies, drainages and placement
of central venous access lines, our radiologic specialists contribute
toward improved medical care as well as decreased length of stay for
the hospitalized patient. With technology that grows more sophisticated
and powerful each year, we have the ability to diagnose and treat
more diseases than ever before.
We will continuously work on developing our web site to encompass
all of the areas of radiology offered at Saint Barnabas. For now,
if you do not see a service listed but would like additional information,
please forward your query to info@sbhcs.com.
Thank you and good health to you and your loved ones.
Sincerely,
Alan J. Garten, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Radiology
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