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SPRING 2014 7 Inspira Health Network Family & Friends The staff at Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station is committed to providing an excellent patient experience. In some cases, that means answering questions and taking extra steps to lower anxiety. Some patients referred for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) imaging express concern when they learn they may need to receive a contrast-medium injection and remain still in a scanner for a half hour or more. "We explain what to expect inside the scanner," said Joseph Oliveti Jr., MRI technologist at Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station. "To help, we offer a choice of music and provide a special mirrored device so they can see what's happening around them during the exam." The technologists also talk with patients via headphones when the test is underway. "We are devoted to providing an excellent experience," said Oliveti. "We treat each patient like a family member." After a test, the question usually top of mind for most patients is how long it will take to learn the results. "Our radiologists do an outstanding job of getting the test results finalized, usually within 24 hours," said Oliveti. When patients ask about the radiation exposure involved in imaging tests, Oliveti explains Tomlin Station Imaging's best practices, such as using lead aprons, reducing exposure times and employing collimation, a technology developed to obtain the highest quality images possible with the least amount of radiation exposure. "We understand patients may not always feel well when they arrive," said Oliveti. "We are devoted to easing the process for them." TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INSPIRA IMAGING CENTERS, VISIT www.InspiraHealthNetwork.org/Radiology. Just Around the Corner Inspira Health Network provides state-of-the-art radiology and imaging services by highly qualified radiologists and caring registered technologists at 10 convenient Imaging Centers, located in Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville, Mullica Hill, Woodbury and Elmer. As one of three Inspira Imaging Centers in Gloucester County, Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station provides advanced, compassionate and comprehensive imaging services close to home. Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station welcomes appointments and walk-ins. Services include: • computed tomography (CT) scan • dedicated women's imaging section with digital mammography, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan and ultrasound • magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) • X-ray To contact Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station, call 1-800-INSPIRA (467-7472). My recommenda- tion to any new tech- nologist is to take your time when listening to patient concerns. Our imaging staff is always available to answer questions patients have about their tests. We pride ourselves on our service." — Joseph Oliveti Jr., MRI technologist at Inspira Imaging Center Tomlin Station Is Key to Quality Imaging COMPASSIONATE CARE Big (Imaging) News! * Inspira Medical Center Elmer will soon be home to the region's largest wide-bore MRI. This new technology means exceptional image quality and more room for larger and claustrophobic patients.

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