Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) Installs First Outpatient 3T MRI Scanner in Milwaukee; CDI Provides a Full Range of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services to Area Physicians and Patients.

MILWAUKEE -- Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) today announced it has enhanced its diagnostic imaging services by adding a Siemens 3T (Tesla) MRI scanner to its center in Wauwatosa - making it the first outpatient center in Milwaukee to offer this advanced technology. In addition to the 3T scanner, CDI also offers 1.5T (high-field) short-bore and .7T open MRI scanners at its facility at 2445 North Mayfair Road. MRI is one of the safest, most comfortable imaging techniques available. It combines a powerful magnet with an advanced computer system and radio waves to produce accurate, detailed pictures of organs and tissues in order to diagnose a variety of medical conditions.

"CDI has always focused on providing physicians and patients in the community access to the highest quality imaging technology and overall patient care," said Patricia Zadra, Vice President of Operations, CDI. "The addition of the 3T to our MRI scanner family combined with our radiologists' expert interpretations enables us meet every patient's need, and provide accurate diagnoses to the most complex patient cases in a convenient outpatient setting." CDI's center in Wauwatosa is operated in partnership with the Medical College and Froedtert Hospital.

"Until now, 3T MRI scanners have been available primarily in hospital and research settings due to their being used in specific clinical circumstances. The 1.5T short-bore MRI scanner is still the standard in MRI imaging - it is optimal in providing excellent images to guide physicians in diagnosis and treatment for patients. What our new 3T scanner provides is higher resolution for specific uses; for example, in certain brain studies, vascular imaging and for visualizing tiny bones in the hands and feet," said Dr. James E. Youker, Medical Director, Medical College of Wisconsin.

CDI's Wauwatosa center was renovated to include three Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners (.7T Open, 1.5T and 3T) to accommodate any patient need, from highly claustrophobic patients to advanced, specialty cases. In addition to MRI service, the center continues to offer Multi-slice CT scanner, and bone density with advanced QCT (Quantitative Computed Tomography). In October 2005, the Wauwatosa center will offer an Interventional Procedures Clinic, offering image-guided venous access and diagnostic injections and pain management procedures.

About CDI

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) has been a leader in high-quality, cost-effective, outpatient radiology imaging services since 1981, and currently owns and operates 32 diagnostic imaging centers in eight states. CDI partners with hospitals and health systems to offer physician-led, outpatient radiology services and the expertise of subspecialized radiologists focused on neurological, spine, musculoskeletal, body and cardiovascular imaging, in addition to advanced diagnostic injections and pain management procedures. CDI is owned by Onex Partners, a subsidiary of Onex Corporation in Toronto, Canada, as well as CDI physicians and shareholders. Onex is one of Canada's largest companies with global operations in health care, service, manufacturing and technology. For more information about CDI, visit www.cdiradiology.com.