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Comprehensive, Leading-Edge MRI Services at Magnetic Diagnostic Resources of Central New York BY THOMAS CROCKER CELEBR ATING 35 YE ARS A S CENTR AL NE W YORK'S PREMIER PROVIDER OF MRI SERVICES, MAGNE TIC DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCES OF CENTR AL NE W YORK (MDR OF CNY) DR AWS ON THE E XPERTISE OF DOZENS OF FELLOWSHIP-TR AINED R ADIOLOGISTS AND A RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO QUALIT Y TO PROVIDE AN E XCEPTIONAL E XPERIENCE FOR PATIENTS AND REFERRING CLINICIANS. E STABLISHED IN 1985, MDR of CNY's mission is to provide superior, specialized MRI services in a welcoming, warm and patient-focused environment, transforming what often is an apprehensive experience into a notably calm one. "A variety of factors distinguish our services from others in the region," says Jacqueline Floyd, ARRT(R)(MR), MBA, CEO of MDR of CNY. " We have nine convenient locations throughout Central New York, and we invested in the latest specialized software to offer organ-spe- cific specialty scans, some of which are not available at other organizations in our region. We think it's important to offer a host of MRI services to Syracuse and surrounding communities." A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY SCANS MDR of CNY has long been known for providing breast MRI. In certain cases, this modality can complement mammographic findings during diagnostic evaluation, help measure the extent of known breast cancer, assist in assessing eligibility for or response to hormone therapy or chemotherapy, provide additional information about suspicious findings, and screen patients at high risk due to genetic mutations or history of radiation therapy to the chest, accord- ing to The American Society of Breast Surgeons Consensus Guideline on Diagnostic and Screening Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast. MDR of CNY was an early adopter of dedicated breast coils — components that play a key role in creating images of the breasts by trans- mitting and receiving radio waves during a breast MRI — and CADstream, a software program that helps radiologists visualize abnormalities and plan interventions in a timely manner. MDR of CNY was also one of the first MRI providers to offer MRI-guided breast biopsy. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has accredited MDR of CNY for nine MRI accreditations and four breast MRI accreditations. The organization maintains its status by seeking reaccreditation every three years. "MDR of CNY has always focused on ACR accreditation for MRI in general and for subspecialty MRI," says Scott Buckingham, MD, partner radiologist at MDR of CNY. "ACR accreditation is a hallmark of quality and the most widely recognized guarantee for patients that an outside entity has reviewed the capabilities, experience and training of the professionals who conduct MRI studies." In addition to breast MRI, MDR of CNY is a high-volume provider of prostate MRI — which can help determine whether a biopsy is warranted and provide guidance during that procedure, as well as aid pros- tate cancer staging and radiation therapy planning — and many other specialty MRI services, including: + Cardiac MRI + Conditional pacemaker MRI + Enterography The prostate MRI patient experience begins with compassion and care and ends with image quality excellence. Pictured: MRI technologist Paul Mingle The new wide bore 1.5T GE 450W high-field scanner will enhance breast MRI comfort with a unique range of exclusive, patient- friendly features so you can relax in comfort during the scan. Pictured: MRI technologist Paula Mulholland 1 4