TCO’s New Edina Clinic
June 25, 2010
Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) new Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Care Center in Edina, MN officially opened on June 7, 2010. This new clinic is located just off of Highway 62 on West 65th Street between France Avenue and Valley View Road.
Pacesetter Medical Imaging, Inc. has been TCO’s partner of long-standing for digital imaging, and we share their excitement and pride in this great new facility.
Included in the services offered at the Edina location is digital x-ray provided by four, state-of-the-art, 2-panel Quantum/Canon DR radiographic systems. These systems enhance the patient experience by providing outstanding throughput for reduced wait times, as well as unmatched image quality for fast and accurate clinical diagnoses.
Fairview Goes All Digital
June 14, 2010
Last month Pacesetter Medical Imaging (PMI) and Fairview Health Services, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in Minnesota, entered into an agreement for completion of the final phase of Fairview’s system-wide conversion to digital imaging.
According to Mark Domalewski, Fairview Medical Group’s Vice President of Operations for the South Region,
We began the process of full conversion in 2002, implemented phase (conversion across all Fairview hospitals) in 2003, and are now looking at completion of phase 2 (conversion across all Fairview clinics) in 2010.
Pacesetter Medical Imaging is proud to be the partner of choice for Fairview’s total conversion.
In the beginning the decision was made to go with Agfa equipment, and at that time PMI was just starting their relationship as a representative for Agfa. We got to know PMI as things moved forward, and they got to know us very well.
To complete the conversion PMI will be installing and configuring the equipment, and training the radiological staff, at the 9 remaining film-based Fairview clinics, completing the conversion of Fairview’s x-ray services to 100% digital. A total of 13 Agfa CR systems will be deployed, including the new Agfa DX-G Multiplate Digitizer CR system.
Improving Your Image
April 18, 2010
Pacesetter Medical Imaging (PMI) exhibited at the Iowa Orthopaedic Society’s annual spring meeting held Friday, April 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines.
Highlighted by Pacesetter were the remarkable digitized orthopaedic images acquired on Canon’s flat panel DR systems and Agfa’s CR systems with NX and MUSICA2. These diagnostically detailed images were displayed on a BARCO TS1219 clinical grade LCD touch screen monitor.
The orthopaedic surgeons in attendance were impressed with the difference that quality digitizing equipment, like Canon’s and Agfa’s, combined with installation and applications’ training from a knowledgeable partner, like PMI, can make—not only in quality image output and workflow, but in diagnostic capability and patient outcome.
Pacesetter made the point that there is more to better imaging than just the manufacturer’s decal on the equipment. It takes a knowledgeable and dedicated partner to match the right technology to the installation, and provide the training and support necessary to maintain a sharp imaging edge.
Contact your Pacesetter Account Executive to begin your journey towards “improving your image.”
Pacesetter Supports the Wild
April 1, 2010
Last summer Pacesetter Medical, Inc. (PMI), Twin Cities Orthopaedics (TCO), and Midwest Radiation Consultants (MRC) donated time, expertise, and an x-ray machine to the Wildcat Sanctuary near Sandstone, MN. The unit was being replaced at TCO as part of their upgrade by PMI to all digital imaging. MRC donated their services for development of the MN Department of Health’s mandated radiation shielding plan, TCO donated the x-ray unit, and PMI donated the installation and calibration of the equipment. This was a great example of business joining forces to both recycle useful equipment, and contribute to the worthy efforts of others.
On Thursday, March 25 (9:00 pm) The Wildcat Sanctuary was featured on The Animal Planet television network’s segment titled “Fatal Attractions.” The Wildcat Sanctuary is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill rescue and shelter facility for unwanted, mistreated, and neglected privately owned wildcats that pose a potential risk to public safety. More than 100 wildcats (Lions, Tigers, Cougars, Lynx, etc.) are lovingly cared for there. It is NOT open to the general public.
Donations and volunteers are needed for the Sanctuary. Please visit their website for more details and information on how you too can help.
PMI Supports TCO Edina
March 3, 2010
Pacesetter Medical Imaging has been selected by Twin Cities Orthopedics to provide the digital radiographic imaging solutions for their new 75,000 sq. ft. orthopedic center in Edina, MN. Pacesetter will be installing four Quantum radiographic suites each equipped with Canon DR panels, providing state-of-the-art digital imaging, unmatched clinical flexibility, and efficiency designed to accommodate heavy exam volumes.
This exciting project is an extension of PMI’s long-standing relationship with Twin Cities Orthopedics, one of the largest orthopedic groups in the upper midwest.
PMI at IOS Spring Meeting
February 15, 2010
April 16, 2010 is the date, and the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, IA is the place, for the Spring Meeting of the Iowa Orthopaedic Society. Pacesetter Medical Imaging, Inc. will be on hand to show the assembled professionals what their “Total Navigation” means in the pursuit of top quality orthopedic care and optimum patient outcome.
PMI will undoubtedly talk about their highly successful work in Minnesota with Twin Cities Orthopedics and their 20 full-radiology clinics. As Twin Cities Orthopedic’s PACS vendor, PMI has garnered kudos for their work. In the words of TCO’s administrator, Troy Simonson, “Pacesetter is a solid company that covers the full spectrum. Whatever we need, they get the job done.”