Ultrasound, AHEC

Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound Testimonial

Last week, we had Najah K. come and join us for our 5-Day Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound course. She thoroughly enjoyed the course and agreed to give us an interview about her experience and her thoughts on the class. Read her testimonial below! Q: Could you tell us about your background? I am an internal medicine resident and research fellow at Houston Methodist and with … Continue reading Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound Testimonial

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New Mammography Amendments to MQSA

 It’s Been A Long Time Coming! Most of the requirements in our MQSA mammography regulations are 20 years old and, in some cases, not reflective of current clinical practice.  The updates according to the FDA are to, “modernize the regulations by incorporating current science and mammography best practices”. The changes first proposed in 2019 were published in the federal register for comments.  On March 10, … Continue reading New Mammography Amendments to MQSA

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Women's History Month, AHEC, Celebrate

Inspirational Women in Modern Radiology

Throughout history, many women have played pivotal roles in advancing many industries. For radiology, women have made numerous contributions to the field since its inception, from early pioneering women in medicine to modern women who continue to elevate and evolve the field. In the past, even though women faced significant barriers as the field was primarily male-dominated, there were many women who made an impact … Continue reading Inspirational Women in Modern Radiology

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5 Future Trends in Radiology to Expect

Radiology is a field based on innovation and change. Even during the past decades, radiology has continued to evolve as the imaging industry added CT and MRI as well as interventional radiology. As technology becomes more advanced, so will radiology. With AI becoming more incorporated into healthcare and telemedicine becoming more popular, here are 5 trends in radiology we expect to see.  Trend 1: AI’s … Continue reading 5 Future Trends in Radiology to Expect

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AHEC, Career Development

Announcing the Marilyn Sackett Leadership Scholarship Recipient

Last September, a new scholarship endowed by Marilyn Sackett was announced. We’re proud to reveal the recipient of the Marilyn Sackett Leadership Scholarship. Congratulations to Darcy Willis, M.S.Ed., R.T.(R)(CT)! As a current faculty member of a radiography program and a department chair at Madison College’s School of Health Sciences in Wisconsin, Willis is also working on her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership. She will be … Continue reading Announcing the Marilyn Sackett Leadership Scholarship Recipient

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My Boss Wants Me to Train Our MA’s to Take X-rays!

Fighting words or a major twinge of conscience? Is this a moral dilemma and you are concerned about patient care, or are you gatekeeping to protect your profession? This problem or concern is not new. It just reoccurs often.  Only 5 states and the District of Columbia do not have some type of licensure, certification, or registration regulations, and the regulated states usually provide a … Continue reading My Boss Wants Me to Train Our MA’s to Take X-rays!

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AHEC, Black History Month

Black History in Healthcare and its Ongoing Legacy

February is National Black History Month! This month, we will celebrate some of the pioneers and achievements in the field of healthcare that have been made by African Americans over the centuries. Black history is incredibly important to healthcare because it serves to recognize the many ways in which African Americans have contributed to the development of healthcare and medicine. Celebrating this history can provide … Continue reading Black History in Healthcare and its Ongoing Legacy

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Primary Care/Abdominal Ultrasound Testimonial

I’m a gastroenterologist and I’ve recently added a new technique to what I do. I look after a lot of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal ultrasound, which is sort of a subspecialty within ultrasound. This is being performed now by a lot of clinicians rather than ultrasonography, and it is a new area which I’ve sort of become involved in.  I realized that … Continue reading Primary Care/Abdominal Ultrasound Testimonial

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Navigating the Way to Becoming a Breast Health Clinical Navigator

Becoming a breast health clinical navigator is a rewarding and challenging career path that requires a variety of skills and knowledge. It is important to understand what the role entails and what qualifications and experience are necessary to become a breast health clinical navigator. As a breast health clinical navigator, you will be responsible for providing support to patients and their families in their journey … Continue reading Navigating the Way to Becoming a Breast Health Clinical Navigator

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Ageism in Healthcare = Unfair Treatment 

I will never forget the words from the Emergency Room Doctor when my mother-in-law was transported from the assisted living to the local Emergency Room for pain and shortness of breath. He told me that there would be no CPR or attempt for resuscitation. I immediately responded that there was no DNR order in her chart. He told me point blank that she was too … Continue reading Ageism in Healthcare = Unfair Treatment 

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