5 Ways AI is Reshaping the Future of Healthcare
The transition of artificial intelligence in healthcare from a futuristic concept to a daily reality is happening faster than many expected. While some clinicians... Read more.
The Athletic Trainer’s Roadmap to DEXA Certification: Credits, Compliance, and Career Growth
In our November 2025 blog, From the Sidelines to the Scan Room, we discussed how Bone Densitometry (DEXA) has moved from the hospital to the sidelines. From managing... Read more.
Beyond Robot Doctors: 5 Surprising Truths About AI’s Real Impact on Medicine
Forget the image of a robot doctor. The most profound AI revolution in medicine won’t be televised, it will be integrated, invisible, and already underway.... Read more.
Danielle McDonagh D.H.Sc., R.T.(T) Awarded Marilyn Sackett Leadership Scholarship
Danielle McDonagh, D.H.Sc., R.T.(T), has been named the 2026 recipient of the Marilyn Sackett Leadership Scholarship from the ASRT Foundation. This award recognizes... Read more.
Beyond the Bones: 4 Surprising Truths About Forensic Imaging
When we think of forensic science, our minds often jump to the high-drama scenes from popular television shows. We picture investigators dusting for fingerprints,... Read more.
What “Best Value” Really Means for Your Career
This time of year, we hear phrases like “annual sale” and “best value.” We hear them after Christmas and before Super Bowl weekend. But how often do we apply... Read more.
From the Sidelines to the Scan Room: The Expanding Role of DXA in Sports Medicine
For years, Bone Densitometry (DXA) has been the gold standard for assessing bone mineral density and diagnosing osteoporosis in clinical and hospital settings. But... Read more.
Community Care in Action: GROW! Fellow Hope Davila
The GROW! Mammography Fellowship continues to shine a light on individuals who bring not only technical skill but also a deep commitment to patient care and community... Read more.
Imaging Vacancies Remain High…Here’s How the AHEC Foundation Is Responding
For the past few years the number of vacancies in the imaging sciences profession has remained high. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists or ASRT recently... Read more.
Expanding the SERT Pathway: New Courses, More Opportunities for Technologists
Back in March, we introduced you to AHEC’s SERT Training (Stackable Education for Radiologic Technologists) and spotlighted our CT for the Radiologic Technologist... Read more.
ARRT Seeks Feedback on Proposed Changes to Radiography Content and Clinical Competency Requirements
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is inviting input from working radiography professionals on proposed updates to the Radiography Examination... Read more.
Cross-Training into CT: Why Now Is the Time to Level Up Your Imaging Career
As the world of medical imaging continues to evolve, Computed Tomography (CT) stands out as one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialties. For radiologic... Read more.
Rise of the Digital Doctor: Microsoft Unveils AI That Diagnoses Patients Four Times More Accurately Than Human Physicians
In a development that could reshape the landscape of medical diagnostics, Microsoft announced a new artificial intelligence system that has demonstrated a remarkable... Read more.
What Medical Imaging Technologists Really Want: Insights from Our Recent Polls
Over the past week, we turned to our community of medical imaging professionals with two important questions: Your responses were loud and clear—and they... Read more.
DEXA Screening Gains Emphasis in Updated Osteoporosis Guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated its recommendations, reaffirming the critical role of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in osteoporosis... Read more.
How To Become a Mammography Technologist
As breast cancer awareness and diagnostic technologies advance, the demand for highly trained professionals in mammography continues to grow. If you’re exploring... Read more.
What Hiring Managers Want in 2025
The job market is evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be all about finding the perfect blend of skills, adaptability, and cultural fit. If you’re looking to land... Read more.
Why Continuing Education Matters for Medical Imaging Professionals
In the ever-evolving field of medical imaging, staying current is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. Advancements in technology, updated protocols,... Read more.
What Is an Ultrasound?
The ultrasound is one of the most widely used and trusted imaging tools in modern healthcare. From routine pregnancy checkups to emergency diagnostics, this safe,... Read more.
Ultrasound Training for Cruise Ship Medical Professionals: Meeting ACEP Guidelines with AHEC
There’s a new buzzword floating around—Maritime Medicine. If you’re like me, the first thing that comes to mind might be Doc and Gopher from The Love Boat.... Read more.
Get SERT-ified in CT – AHEC’s CT Training Program for Career Growth
As the imaging sciences continue to rapidly advance, AHEC’s CT Training program is a crucial step to becoming certified and boosting your career. That’s... Read more.
Maximizing the Benefits of Online Continuing Education in Healthcare
Continuing education (CE) is not just a professional advantage — it’s often a requirement for maintaining licenses, certifications, and staying compliant with... Read more.
Advance Your Career with Remote CT Scanning Training
The landscape of medical imaging is evolving, and remote CT scanning is at the forefront of this transformation. As technology advances, radiologic technologists... Read more.
Navigating Radiology Staffing Shortages: Strategies for Healthcare Facilities
Radiology departments across the country are facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals, putting strain on patient care, staff well-being, and overall facility... Read more.
Evaluating the Lumbar Spine DXA Scan: Implications for Accurate L-spine Bone Health Assessment
As we age, the spine undergoes various degenerative changes due to the natural wear and tear of its structures, including intervertebral discs, vertebrae, ligaments,... Read more.
Radiology Roundup with Melanie Hail Launches with ‘All Hat and Plenty of Cattle’ as It Blazes New Trails in Podcasting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, Texas — January 29, 2025 — Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC), a nationally recognized leader in radiology education and... Read more.
Enhancing Your Imaging Career: The Importance of Continuing Education
Continuing education (CE) is essential to a radiology professional’s career. Organizations like the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) require... Read more.
Mastering the Radiography Certification Exam: Tips and Tools for Success
Preparing for your radiography certification exam can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools, strategies, and support, success is within reach. At Advanced... Read more.
Notes from Past GROW! Fellowship Recipients
At Advanced Health Education Center, we take pride in supporting the next generation of imaging professionals through our partnership with the GROW! Fellowship program.... Read more.
How to Become a Mammography Technologist
Mammography technologists are vital in the healthcare field, specializing in advanced imaging techniques that play a crucial role in detecting and diagnosing breast... Read more.
What Are the Requirements for a Mammography CE?
Mammography is more than just a specialized area of medical imaging. It’s a lifeline in the fight against breast cancer, offering early detection that can make... Read more.
AHEC Announces Retirement of COO Peggy Hoosier
Advanced Health Education Center Announces Retirement of Chief Operating Officer Peggy Hoosier, M.Ed, RT(R)(M) October 17, 2024, Houston, TX – Advanced Health... Read more.
What Are The MRI Registry Review Courses?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologists are essential to modern healthcare, using advanced imaging techniques to help doctors diagnose and monitor various... Read more.
Radiology Technologists Receive GROW! Fellowship to Cross-Train into Mammography: A Journey of Compassion and Care
The healthcare field is filled with individuals who not only possess technical expertise but also the empathy needed to guide patients through life-changing diagnoses.... Read more.
Celebrating Our Newest GROW! Mammography Fellowship Recipients
It’s been a year since we partnered with the GROW! Mammography Fellowship to address the shortage of mammographers by offering two all-expenses-paid fellowships... Read more.
Thoughts from the desk of Diane Hutton, BA, RT(R), MoSRT ARRT
I recently attended a conference in Orlando. Although I enjoy seeing and visiting with friends and making new ones, I do not enjoy the actual traveling part with... Read more.
What Continuing Education Is Required For Sonographers?
Every healthcare professional must stay updated with the latest advancements and maintain proficiency. Sonographers are no exception and play a critical role in... Read more.
Why Continuing Education Is Important for Radiologists
Innovations in medical imaging, advancements in artificial intelligence, and emerging diagnostic techniques are just a few examples of how the healthcare landscape... Read more.
GROW! Mammography Fellowship: Empowering Radiologic Technologists
Are you a radiologic technologist eager to advance your career in mammography? Do you have a passion for enhancing healthcare in your community? The GROW! Mammography... Read more.
Breast Pain: When Should I Worry?
Breast pain (mastalgia) is very common and can manifest as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain, or tightness in the breast tissue. Breast pain can... Read more.
Melanie Hail, M.Ed., RT(R)(M) Announced as Vice President of Business Development
June 3, 2024 Houston, TX – Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd., one of the nation’s premier providers of professional continued education and skills training... Read more.
Old School vs. New Tech: Reflections on Radiology’s Rapid Transformation
We’ve all heard the “old tech” stories, you know the ones- they start out with, “When I was a new grad, we hand dipped our films and pushed the portables... Read more.
Why is Continuing Education Important in Nursing?
The journey of education in nursing goes way beyond passing your final exams or getting through those intense clinical rotations. Even after swapping your textbooks... Read more.
Beyond the Bedside: Navigating Healthcare’s Virtual Frontier
In today’s healthcare scene, technology is becoming a ray of hope for dealing with the shortage of healthcare workers while also improving how patients are... Read more.
Meet the Inspiring Recipients of the GROW! Mammography Fellowship
Last year, we announced the GROW! Mammography Fellowship, which aims to help supplement the mammography shortage by providing two all-expenses-paid fellowships for... Read more.
Inspirational Women in Radiology
Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the industry of radiology. From groundbreaking discoveries to impactful leadership, these women have... Read more.
Benefits of Remote Continuing Education
In recent years, education has gone through a transformation due to global circumstances. We have seen a decline in live events and in-person continuing education... Read more.
Why is Professional Development Important?
Professional development, upskilling, career progression, vocational advancement —no matter what you call it, there’s definitely a buzz about it! Have you ever... Read more.
AHEC and MEDRelief Staffing Joins Forces with PFS for Prestigious Veterans Health Administration Award
February 14, 2024 HOUSTON, TX — Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. (AHEC) and its division MEDRelief Staffing is honored to announce it is part of the team... Read more.
Celebrating Black Excellence in Healthcare
Black History Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the trailblazers who have left a mark on the healthcare landscape. Let us recognize the profound impact... Read more.
Hospital at Home – A Transformative Trend
The Hospital at Home program is an innovative care model that provides safe, high-quality, hospital-level care to older adults in the comfort of their own... Read more.
A Recap of AHEC 2023
Looking back on 2023, it has been an exciting year! We celebrated AHEC’s 35th anniversary, along with the 35th anniversary of our President and Managing Partner... Read more.
5 of the Biggest Healthcare Stories in 2023
As the holiday season continues and the year comes to an end, there have been a lot of new healthcare advances and stories throughout the year. From AI to healthcare... Read more.
5 Emerging Radiology Technologies
In 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen’s accidental discovery of the X-ray marked a significant turning point in the field of radiology. Now, nearly 130 years later, the... Read more.
Dr. ChatGPT is in the Office
Recently, a mom was able to use ChatGPT to correctly diagnose her four-year-old son after 17 doctors could not figure out the source of his chronic pain. The designers... Read more.
AHEC’s Top 35 Classes
For over three decades, Advanced Health Education Center has been a leading provider of continuing education, dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through... Read more.
It’s Been AHEC of 35 Years
In 1988, two technologists who believed continuing education was a cornerstone for radiologic technologists decided to create Advanced Health Education Center. Dissatisfied... Read more.
The Amazing World of Animal Radiology
Usually, when we get patients for a scan, our patients are humans, but there’s a whole world of adorable patients that occasionally require their moment under... Read more.
What Does the Future of Bone Health Look Like?
Every night at dinner every member of my family is required to have a glass of milk. This not only happens in my current family life but always happened in... Read more.
4 Ways to Promote Radiation Safety
Radiation plays a crucial role in diagnostic imaging, enabling healthcare professionals to obtain valuable information about the human body. Unfortunately, radiation... Read more.
2023 AHEC’s Mammography Opinion Questionnaire
Advanced Health Education Center frequently does opinion surveys to understand the trends in the profession and how professionals are responding to the state of... Read more.
MQSA Update to Federal Regulations: What You Need to Know!
I attended the CRCPD Mammography Conference in Houston last week, and one of the sessions was the FDA Update: Amendments to MQSA Regulations. It was presented by... Read more.
GROW! Mammography Fellowship
The field of radiologic technology has seen a significant increase in demand in recent years, and mammography is no exception. Mammography is an essential tool in... Read more.
Elevate Your Gynecological Ultrasound Skills with AHEC
As a medical professional, staying up to date with the latest advancements in your field is crucial for providing quality patient care. This is especially true in... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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.... Read more.
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?... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
The 3 P’s of Human Trafficking for Healthcare Professionals
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Defined by the United Nations, human trafficking is “the recruitment, transport, transfer, harboring, or receipt... Read more.
Have You Read Our Blog?
Have You Read Our Blog? AHEC Provides Important Information! AHEC provides current information to our readers about many topics such as advancement in your career,... Read more.
The Highlights of 2022 in Imaging Continuing Education
2022 was a year of constant change between pandemic restrictions easing and inflation hitting a record high, but AHEC continued to offer quality continuing education... Read more.
Being Empathetic on Social Media
About 80% of people in the United States use social media, and healthcare professionals are also included in that group. Recently, many people have been fired or... Read more.
Catch all Healthcare News with AHEC’s Blog
Have you read our blog? AHEC’s online blog is great for healthcare professionals who want to advance their careers, stay updated with new industry trends, or keep... Read more.
Following UP: Shielding Requirements for RT’s
Have RT’s forgotten and forgone their shielding policies in lieu of the recent debate? It’s been almost five years since the shielding debate began about gonadal... Read more.
ACR Changes CT and MRI Accreditation Contrast Media Supervision Requirements
Beginning on March 31, 2020, special requirements for contrast media supervision were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy related to direct supervision... Read more.
What Qualities Make a Good Leader?
Leadership /ˈlēdərˌSHip/ (noun): the action of leading a group of people or an organization. Anyone can be assigned a leadership role, for example, a manager,... Read more.
Texas Medical Board License and Certificate Renewal for 2022-2023 Begins in August
Don't forget: any Texas Medical Board license and certificate renewal will be under the rules that require Human Trafficking training with each renewal beginning... Read more.
My Path to Mammography & Breast Ultrasound
Michelle Keck, BSRT RT(R)(M)(BS), talks about her path to mammography and breast ultrasound.... Read more.
How to Create a LGBTQIA+ Friendly Healthcare Practice
In the last ten years, the percentage of US adults who identify as something other than heterosexual has more than doubled. How does this affect medical practices?... Read more.
Dedicated Breast CT: New Technology
One of the primary barriers to women scheduling mammograms is the discomfort – or the fear of the discomfort – from the compression required to remove... Read more.
Contract 101 for Healthcare Professionals
Picture this: You finish clinical training, you get all your certifications, you get a license to practice, and you’re ready to work. A contract is offered to... Read more.
New ASRT Leadership Scholarship Announced
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has announced a new scholarship award for leadership. Award applications will open September 1, 2022, and close... Read more.
3 Worst Things To Do When Applying for a Job
As credentialing specialists at MEDRelief Staffing, we see every applicant who comes through looking for a job. Most days, we are swamped with multiple applications... Read more.
The Effect of Healthcare Violence: Are You a Victim of your Patient?
“Did you know that Healthcare is the most violent industry outside of law enforcement in the United States?” was the title of the first blog I did to shine a... Read more.
Human Trafficking 101–In Case You Missed It
Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. There are 40.3 million victims worldwide. It can happen anywhere to anyone. Many states... Read more.
7 Must-Have Soft Skills for Every Exceptional Nurse
There are about 5.13 million registered nurses in the United States and over 900 thousand registered PNs. Nursing is a growing industry, and it can become hard to... Read more.
5 Common Misconceptions About Autism and How You Can Help End the Stigma
The earliest description of Autism in a person was first recorded in 1799, though the term “Autism” wasn’t coined until 1911 in Germany. However, the definition... Read more.
A Look at the Ex-Vanderbilt Nurse Trial: From Mistake to Crime
RaDonda Vaught's case has been watched by healthcare professionals everywhere, and the verdict left many reeling from shock and fear. Here is a look at the ex-Vanderbilt... Read more.
Celebrating Women’s Achievements: A Salute to RT(R)(M)
This month we have been paying tribute to women who make a difference. There is no greater impact in women’s health than the radiologic technologists who specialize... Read more.
AHEC Cares: How You Can Help Ukraine
Just a few weeks ago, no one would have imagined that a country would be invaded, or that nearly 7% of the Ukrainian population would have left their homeland. ... Read more.
Perks of Traveling 2.0
The pandemic has increased the need for travel personnel in response to increased hospitalization and a decrease in the workforce. Even as COVID-19 seems to be winding... Read more.
Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 7 Medical Puns to Get You Through the Day
Advance Health Education Center and MEDRelief Staffing would like to encourage you to take a moment to laugh this weekend for World Laughter Day and International... Read more.
10 Facts You Need to Know About Kidneys
An air conditioner needs an air filter to clean out dust, and when it gets too dirty, it can be replaced. It’s recommended to filter water before drinking it,... Read more.
Do You Still Love Your Job… In Healthcare?
Do You Still Love Your Job… In Healthcare? Do you find yourself: Working without breaks or time for lunch? Responsible for procedure times that are too... Read more.
Tubman, Truth, and Taylor Walked, so That Hazel W. Johnson-Brown Could Run
In the mid-1800’s, when the Civil War emerged, Black-only infantries voluntarily fought for their freedom. Three well-known Black women in history took part in... Read more.
Making Changes Towards Equality in Health Care: Brief History of the National Black Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association was founded by 18 nurses due to the lack of representation and leadership roles for Black nurses in the American Nursing Association... Read more.
A Radiologist with a Better Idea
Alex Oshmyansky, MD, PhD is 33 years old and a mild-mannered radiologist. He is going to war with the big drug companies. His partner in the battle is Mark Cuban,... Read more.
RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! The Title Fight Between PAs (Physician Assistants) and Physicians
Physician assistants are fighting for a name change. They no longer want to be seen as assistants simply because they provide care as part of a team, says Leslie... Read more.
How to Transform from Healthcare Hero to Archenemy in Less Than One Year!
I can still hear them clapping and ringing the bells. It was just one year ago. Some of the most enduring images from last Spring were people standing on their balconies... Read more.
The Role of Radiology in Paleontology
Dinosaurs, one of Earth’s greatest creatures, has intrigued people for generations. Unfortunately, the only public places left to see remnants of those extinct... Read more.
Radiology Staffing Shortages Nation Wide?
Hearing about healthcare workers who are tired and stressed isn’t surprising these days. Staffing shortages are being reported in many different ways on the internet... Read more.
The Mass Migration – Out of Healthcare!
In 2017, I wrote a blog about Burnout Syndrome. Wow! What we didn’t know back then seems to be eons ago. Now, we are in another pandemic surge, this one worse... Read more.
Hospitals Are Amazing Places…if you have enough staff and caregivers
The time is Sunday night, August 1, 2021. The place is Lyndon B Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX. The nursing shortage has come to a peak. There are 130 patients in... Read more.
You’ve Received Your ARRT CQR RX, Now What?
There is much confusion about the prescribed continuing education credits and correct categories to satisfy the CQR requirements for each individual’s prescription... Read more.
Depression/Anxiety Among Rad Techs
Depression/Anxiety Among R.T.’s Study Planned Three prominent researchers got together to ask the hard questions about the workplace and its effects on radiologic... Read more.
Customer Service with a Smile…Patients Complaints Getting You Down?
Last night I was at dinner with a friend and as we were chatting, we were acutely aware of two females at the table next to us. At some point it was noticeable to... Read more.
Recent Study Identifies Most Successful Radiologists
Breast subspecialty radiologists make up less than 10% of all radiologists, and most mammograms in the US are interpreted by general Radiologists. The demand for... Read more.
Post Pandemic Bender – Are we Drinking Too Much?
We do not know what came first, bread or beer? We do know that many scientists have said that it could have been the beer or whatever available form of fermented... Read more.
ARRT Announced Computed Tomography Exam Cut Score to change July1, 2021
Effective July 1, 2021 the ARRT will be begin using a new cut score for the CT exam. The scaled score will continue to be reported as a minimum of 75, however the... Read more.
TMB requirement for Human Trafficking Prevention CE: AHEC course approved and available!
In February 2021, AHEC published a blog about the new Human Trafficking Prevention CE requirement effective 09/1/2020. Following the dissemination of this information, AHEC... Read more.
Is Asking About Covid Vaccination a HIPAA Violation?
Should we return to a mask free workplace.? Now we are using the honor system to determine who should be wearing a mask. It is contingent upon vaccination. But we... Read more.
Can Patients Survive A Trip to Our Healthcare Facility? “Post Hospital Syndrome”
In the days of Social Media, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and other internet platforms, there are many communities where the professional’s “dirty laundry” is... Read more.
The 5 Minute Mammogram
I have been impressed recently at how much the patient experience has changed where my family receives health care. It is obvious the healthcare system that we patronize... Read more.
Human Trafficking Prevention for Healthcare Personnel Course
Advanced Health Education Center is excited to announce our 1-hour Human Trafficking Prevention for Healthcare Personnel Course has reached phase 2 of the 3-phase... Read more.
How Is Your Mental Health, Health Care Worker?
Most of the time we know more about how much battery is left in our phones than we know about our personal battery. I wrote that in an AHEC blog some time back.... Read more.
Post Covid Vaccine Findings on Mammograms
It’s being reported from mammographers all over the country that women are showing positive nodes on mammograms after they had the Covid-19 vaccine. Both the Pfizer... Read more.
Court Grants Temporary Injunction to Advanced Health Education Center Against MTMI and Former Employee
Following a hearing on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the 134th District Court of Harris County granted a Temporary Injunction for Advanced Health Education Center against... Read more.
I REALLY dislike that stupid groundhog!
Here in southeast Texas, we joke that we don’t have the typical four seasons that occur in other parts of the country. We have hurricane season, crawfish season,... Read more.
Texas Medical Board Implements Requirements for Human Trafficking Prevention Continuing Education Training for Health Professionals.
Yes, it is true. If you heard any rumors, you are among the few. Most health professionals have not heard anything. The 86th Texas Legislature passed H.B. 2059 on... Read more.
How Is Your Brain? Will you be a Super Ager?
Super Agers are individuals who are in their 80’s or older who have the same cognitive abilities comparable to those in middle age. Radiology image of the year... Read more.
Trending: Where Did the Mammographers Go?
There have been frequent postings recently lamenting the fact that directors cannot fill or even get applicants for their vacant positions in mammography. How did... Read more.
Jury awards $10.83M In MRI Allergic Reaction Case (2020)
This case was first reported in our blog “Patient Safety: Whose Job Is It Anyway? A Radiology Tragedy” in September 2020. The case involved an allergic reaction... Read more.
Happy New Year 2021! Our 2020 Look Back Period
We are so happy to see 2020 go and to start 2021! Advanced Health Education Center was tossed by the COVID-19 whirlwinds and made many changes to adjust to the new... Read more.
New Study Shows Unsafe Levels of Radiation In Crops Near Chernobyl Nuclear Site
A new study published December 17, 2020 in the Environmental International Journal reported researchers from Greenpeace Research Labs have found ongoing contamination... Read more.
The Healthcare Fight of the Week: Vaccine Anyone?
After all the personal opinions die down on social media about whether the vaccine is safe and the naysayers express their mantra of “Never, I won’t take it”,... Read more.
ARRT Will Stop Accepting CE for Preparing and Delivering Presentations
In June of 2020 during the height of the pandemic, ARRT published proposals for public comment from the professional community about discontinuing acceptance of... Read more.
Patient Safety: Whose Job Is It Anyway? A Radiology Tragedy
As a Radiology Director, Administrator, Radiation Safety Officer and now owner of a medical imaging education company, I have always received numerous questions... Read more.
AHEC Educator Newsletter – August 2020 Edition
Radiology e-Newsletter – August 2020 Diagnostic Imaging & Artificial Intelligence – A Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic With the prolific advancements... Read more.
The Realities of Healthcare Staffing During COVID-19
Five months ago, on March 2nd, 2020 I had started my new job with MEDRelief Staffing. I was prepared to help build the new travel healthcare division and increase... Read more.
Diagnostic Imaging & Artificial Intelligence – A response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the prolific advancements in social media and technology, our world seems to get smaller and smaller every day. No other event in history can illustrate that... Read more.
#HoustonStrong – We are back open for business!
Just 3 years ago I was sitting at this computer writing a blog 12 days after the Hurricane Harvey disaster. Now we are in a new disaster of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more.
How Your Peers are Protecting Markers and Equipment During the Pandemic
We noticed a lot of concerns from the radiography community about the sanitary use of lead markers, especially on possible COVID-19 patients. Most technologists... Read more.
Coronavirus sparks dramatic decline in non-coronavirus ER visits
Patient visits to the emergency room have been trending downward since mid-March proving that people are afraid of going to the hospital. Doctors believe it is... Read more.
Taking Our Temperature: What’s Your Employment Status
Amid the pandemic, it is hard to connect with others who may be undergoing the same types of experiences in the workplace. The pandemic exposure is variable dependent... Read more.
Are You Still Skeptical of the Covid19 Spread? Will the Skeptics Kill Us All?
Our staffing firm is recruiting and placing new candidates for the many health care positions that are associated with the Covid19 testing and opening of new beds.... Read more.
Open Letter on the COVID19 Pandemic… What We Are Doing to Help
Marilyn Sackett, MEd, RT(R), FASRT President/CEO Advanced Health Education Center MEDRelief Staffing Houston, TX These are unprecedented times and we are changing... Read more.
Public Health Leadership Void in Covid19 Pandemic
No, I am not blasting our government. I am speaking about our local public health response. I have never seen so much disagreement and lack of continuity. Social... Read more.
The Plague Lurking on Your Lead Aprons
We can thank the Coronavirus for making us rethink our hygiene and environment a little more than usual. Have you given thought to how many germs are living in... Read more.
Radiology Community Shares Coronavirus Clinical Practices
We have compiled question and answers regarding coronavirus clinical practices from radiology community leaders and medical imaging forums. Here’s what people... Read more.
No masks but here are 100+ products and tips to help protect you against COVID-19
The CDC says there is proof that disinfecting your home and workspace properly can help fight back against the flu and coronavirus. Community members can practice... Read more.
Am I Going to Get the Coronavirus?
This is a very important question for all of us today. Personally, I have a family member who has respiratory disease which makes it imperative that I not get exposed... Read more.
Walmart Adds Imaging Services to Second Super Center
Walmart’s first super center for health care services opened September 13, 2019 in Dallas, Georgia. This new “Walmart Health” center is 10,000 square feet... Read more.
Hats Off to MRI Safety Personnel
Although MRI has never been my specialty, I am a member of a MRI Safety group on Facebook and receive posts from them on a daily basis. The group requires approval... Read more.
Radiology Life… Humor that will brighten your day!
As a technologist when I hear “great shot” or “beautiful sunrise” I do not necessarily think about basketball or the sun coming up in the morning. We were... Read more.
In Case You Missed It – Top Blogs of 2019
AHEC blogs experienced 25% growth in readership in 2019 with 14,439 blog views and 10,413 unique visitors from 51 different countries. Our blogs have been quoted... Read more.
Surgery In the Dirt
In Iraq in 2007 five hundred pounds of explosives detonated beneath Combat Medic Greg Dotson’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle. His unit soldiers, trained by Greg, pulled... Read more.