Kodak Reports Recent Orders for its Digital Medical Imaging, Information Management Systems.ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Company today announced it has recently signed contracts for its KODAK CARESTREAM Radiology Solutions and KODAK CARESTREAM Information Management Solutions with a wide range of facilities in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, healthcare providers such as Columbia New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Presbyterian also purchased KODAK computed radiography radiography: see X ray. (CR) and digital radiography digital radiography Imaging A format for producing x-rays in which film used to produce conventional x-ray images is replaced with more sensitive sensitive electronics; DXRs produce images with1⁄2 (DR) systems for medical digital image capture. "Customers are choosing Kodak to help them transition to an all-digital workflow," said Kevin J. Hobert, President, Health Group and Senior Vice President Eastman Kodak Company. "These wins are evidence that our innovative solutions are delivering results and helping our customers to improve both the quality and cost of patient care." The following facilities are among those that have placed orders for KODAK digital medical imaging and information systems: Cancer Treatment Centers of America Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is a company which operates cancer treatment hospitals and outpatient oncology clinics. It was started over 20 years ago by Richard Stephenson, whose mother died of cancer. (Schaumburg, IL) purchased a KODAK CARESTREAM PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. and KODAK CARESTREAM Enterprise Information Management for Eastern Regional Medical Center, in Philadelphia, PA. Columbia New York Presbyterian (New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , NY) ordered five KODAK CR 975 Systems. Denver Health (Denver, CO) ordered four KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 975 Systems, four KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 850 Systems and one KODAK DIRECTVIEW Long-Length Imaging System. DOSHI Diagnostic Imaging Services (Hicksville, NY) ordered upgrades to KODAK CARESTREAM Enterprise Information Management for its New York and Florida locations. Laredo Medical Center (Laredo, TX) ordered a KODAK CARESTREAM PACS along with eight KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 825, CR 850 and CR 975 Systems. Mercy Health Partners Mercy Health Partners (MHP) is a health care system with locations throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.[1] Hospitals Six hospitals are owned and operated by MHP: Mercy Hospital of Defiance, Mercy Hospital of Tiffin, Mercy Hospital of (Toledo, OH) ordered a KODAK CARESTREAM PACS, KODAK CARESTREAM Enterprise Information Management and data migration services. Mercy Medical Center (Des Moines Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. , IA) ordered KODAK CARESTREAM PACS, CARESTREAM Enterprise Information Management, as well as network services and data migration services from KODAK Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . North Shore Health Systems (Manhasset, NY) purchased eight KODAK CR Systems. Oakwood Healthcare System (Dearborn, MI) purchased a KODAK CR 975, KODAK CR 850 and a DRYVIEW 8900 Laser Imaging System for Oakwood Heritage, in Taylor, MI, and a CR 975 and three CR 850 systems for Oakwood Southshore, Trenton, MI. Pioneers Medical Center (Meeker, CO) purchased a KODAK DIRECTVIEW Web Distribution System and a KODAK CR 850 System. Providence Hospital Providence Hospital is a 247 bed acute-care facility located east of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine as a ministry to the Catholic community, in both body in spirit. (Mobile, AL) purchased 13 KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 975, CR 850 and CR 825 Systems. Rochester Radiology Associates, P.C. (Rochester, NY) ordered KODAK CARESTREAM Radiology Solutions including KODAK CARESTREAM RIS RIS rabies inhibiting substance. and KODAK CARESTREAM PACS, KODAK CARESTREAM Enterprise Information Management along with KODAK Secure Email Service and KODAK CR Systems. Roper St. Francis HealthCare (Charleston, SC) purchased a KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR 7500 System equipped with an optional second detector for its Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital St. Francis Hospital may refer to:
Trinity Health (Davenport, IA) purchased six KODAK CR 975 and CR 825 Systems as well as KODAK DRYVIEW 8900 Laser Imaging Systems. In addition, independent healthcare facilities in the Province of Ontario, Canada, ordered 21 KODAK CR Systems, which were partially funded by the provincial government. About Kodak's Health Group Kodak's Health Group, with 2005 revenues of $2.65 billion, is a world leader in supplying the medical and dental professions with advanced healthcare products, services and information technology solutions. Its broad portfolio includes picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS), healthcare information systems, computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) systems, laser imagers, mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her and oncology systems, x-ray film systems, dental imaging products, and a range of consulting - as well as repair and maintenance - services. Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to not only healthcare customers, but to the photographic and graphic communications markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images. For more information about Kodak's Health Group, contact your Kodak representative or visit www.kodak.com/go/health. KODAK, DIRECTVIEW and CARESTREAM are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. (C) Eastman Kodak Company, |
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