radiology, healthcare systems, Homeland Security

Homeland Security Warning: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About the Latest Medical Imaging Software Vulnerability

In an era where healthcare systems are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, safeguarding patient data and operational infrastructure has never been more critical. Recently, the healthcare sector received another urgent wake-up call regarding its digital defenses. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a key arm of the Department of Homeland Security, issued an alert warning of potential vulnerabilities found within widely used medical imaging software. … Continue reading Homeland Security Warning: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About the Latest Medical Imaging Software Vulnerability

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AHEC, TMB

Before You Renew Your TMB License, Read This

Texas Medical Board Now Requires Lawful Presence Documentation for License Renewal. If your Texas Medical Board (TMB) license is due for renewal, there’s an important new requirement you need to know. Beginning March 1, 2026, all individuals renewing a TMB-issued license or permit must submit documentation establishing lawful presence in the United States as part of the renewal process. Who Does This Affect? This requirement … Continue reading Before You Renew Your TMB License, Read This

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Ultrasound, AHEC

The Sound of Change: How Ultrasound Education Has Transformed in 5 Years

If you walked into an ultrasound training lab five years ago, you would likely see a bulky cart-based machine, a thick textbook, and a student waiting hours for a 1-on-1 session with a clinical instructor. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape is unrecognizable. Driven by a global pandemic, the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the “miniaturization” of medical tech, ultrasound education has moved … Continue reading The Sound of Change: How Ultrasound Education Has Transformed in 5 Years

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Continuing Education, Cross-Training, Mammography, Ultrasound

Cross-Training in Ultrasound or Mammography: The Credential That Opens More Doors

In the fast-evolving world of medical imaging, standing still is the quickest way to get left behind. If you are a Radiologic Technologist (RT), you already know how vital your role is to patient care. But if you’re looking at your career path and wondering how to secure higher pay, better hours, and absolute job security, the answer lies in one strategy: cross-training. Specifically, expanding … Continue reading Cross-Training in Ultrasound or Mammography: The Credential That Opens More Doors

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AHEC, Continuing Education, human trafficking prevention

Human Trafficking Prevention Course Reapproved by the Texas Medical Board

We’re pleased to announce that Advanced Health Education Center’s Human Trafficking Prevention for Healthcare Professionals course has been officially reapproved by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  This 1.5-hour course fulfills the Texas Medical Board’s human trafficking prevention continuing education requirement for healthcare professionals renewing a Texas license through the TMB. Participants also earn continuing education credit accepted by their national licensing organizations:  1.5 Category A … Continue reading Human Trafficking Prevention Course Reapproved by the Texas Medical Board

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AHEC, ASRT, Radiologic Technologist, radiology

Marilyn Sackett Receives ASRT Life Membership —The Profession’s Highest Honor

On June 26, 2026, Marilyn Sackett, M.Ed., RT(R), FASRT, President of Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) and Founder of the AHEC Foundation, was inducted as an American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Life Member during the Honors Evening Reception at the ASRT Educational Symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ASRT Life Member designation is the Society’s highest honor, recognizing professionals whose careers reflect exceptional service, … Continue reading Marilyn Sackett Receives ASRT Life Membership —The Profession’s Highest Honor

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ACOG, CDC, OBGYN, Women's Health

Medical Independence: Why Top OB-GYNs Just Released Their Own Vaccine Guidelines

Pregnancy is a time filled with choices, from picking the right nursery theme to making crucial healthcare decisions. For years, expecting parents and their doctors have relied on a single unified voice for medical guidance: the U.S. government. However, in a historic shift, the nation’s leading organization of OB-GYNs has broken away from federal recommendations. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) formally released … Continue reading Medical Independence: Why Top OB-GYNs Just Released Their Own Vaccine Guidelines

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