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Center for Diagnostic Imaging Makes Financial Commitment to Logan A recent gift to Logan’s Department of Radiology will allow the University to be a pioneer in X-ray dose-related research. The Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) in St. Louis CTs that are ordered by clinicians. Dr. Kettner said CDI has upgraded Logan’s current X-ray system to a UMG/Del exudes a level of professionalism that extends to patients. Medical radiographic system. “We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Logan The new system University and the features a dose area commitment we share product meter in the to educating the next collimator that allows generation of clinicians for measuring and and caregivers,” said recording the radiation CDI Vice President of exposure for every view Operations Cory Stilts. performed on every “We view ourselves patient. It also gives as an extension of Logan the opportunity Logan, whether it’s to study and publish improving a patient X-ray dose-related outcome or helping research, reinforcing provide information for a the University’s student.” reputation as a leader Stilts said CDI in chiropractic imaging invests in cutting-edge research. technology, like the 3 The system is housed From left: Dr. Gary Guebert, Dr. Robert Kuhn and Dr. Norman Kettner. Tesla MRI, the strongest in the Norman W. MRI in the outpatient Kettner, DC Imaging Center on Logan’s campus. setting and only one of a few in Missouri. “We also have “This technology improvement is the result of a valuable the only Upright MRI in Missouri, which many chiropractors collaboration with CDI which started many years ago,” said prefer for patient comfort and positioning,” he said. Logan Professor, Dean of Research and Chair Emeritus CDI will train Logan clinicians on how to use the new Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC. “We have found CDI imaging equipment at Logan and serve as a resource on to be a superior diagnostic imaging center that exceeds interpretation and procedures. Their staff will also make quality on every level.” quarterly presentations during the imaging portion of a CDI operates six outpatient diagnostic imaging centers in student’s coursework. St. Louis as part of its national network and partners with Logan’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement the best subspecialty radiologists in the country in order to Theresa Fleck said CDI’s gift aligns with Logan’s provide high-level service and excellence in imaging. This commitment to train students on the most current tools and means CDI’s radiologists are trained in a certain body part technology available. “This contribution helps provide stateso there is consistent quality reporting and diagnosis. of-the-art equipment to ensure that we are providing the For several years, Logan has relied on CDI for MRIs and best instruction and highest quality care,” she said.
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