| December 2007: Cystic-Appearing Intra-Axial Mass within the Inferior Right Frontal Lobe |  |
| November 2007: Adrenal Myelolipoma - A Rare Benign Neoplasm | |
| October 2007: Facial Paralysis - Could This Be Bell's Palsy? | |
| September 2007: CT Angiograms (CTA) of the Head and Neck - Good Samaritan Hospital | |
| August 2007: Medical Imaging Northwest Opens Bonney Lake Imaging Center! | |
| July 2007: MultiCare Tacoma Outpatient Imaging Department Opens July 23, 2007 | |
| June 2007: Where Care Meets Health and Wellness | |
| May 2007: Mountain Bikes and Pearls...Some Things to Consider | |
| April 2007: MINW Growing Again July 2007...Bonney Lake Imaging Center | |
| March 2007: In Search of An Unknown Primary-Expert 'Team' Medicine at Work | |
| February 2007: Arachnoid Cysts...An Inside Look at a Rare Disease | |
| January 2007: Often Unrecognized Clinically...Pulmonary Embolism (PE) | |
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| 2006 Newsletter Archive | |
Please join Medical Imaging Northwest in welcoming Dr. T. Ben Johnson
Quote: “As a Radiologist, I have the opportunity to collaborate directly with referring clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses. I enjoy my role helping clinicians effectively and efficiently attain their patient's diagnosis and then treatment. Working on cutting edge imaging equipment is also very stimulating, and when it leads to faster patient recovery, extremely rewarding. ”
Specialty Interests:
*Cardiovascular Imaging
*Body CT and MRI
*Imaging Informatics (workplace ergonomics, computer user interface devices, medical knowledge and information organization, workflow optimization, medical imaging processing for presentation and publication.)
Fellowships:
*Cardiovascular Imaging (Mini Fellowship)
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
*Body Imaging and Imaging Informatics
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Diagnostic Radiology Residency:
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Education:
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Lewisburg, WV
Committees:
*DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) Working Group 11, Display
*SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics In Medicine) Research and Development Committee
Radiologist on Staff at:
*Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup, WA
*MultiCare health System Pierce and South King Counties.
Affiliations:
*Radiologic Society of North America
*American College of Radiology
*Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine
*American Osteopathic Association
 
Please join Medical Imaging Northwest in welcoming Dr. Scott A. Walker, M.D., Ph.D.
Quote: “Advances in technology have made medical imaging more important than ever. I always strive to communicate clearly and concisely every important finding, keeping in mind each person's unique situation. It is a privilege to be a part of the medical team.”
Specialty Interests:
*Neuroradiology
*Clinical application of functional MRI for surgical planning
*Functional MRI of acute and chronic pain
*Near Infrared Optical Imaging
Fellowship in Neuroradiology:
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Education:
Medical Degree: University of Illinois
Urbana-Champain, IL
Ph.D. in Physics:
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
B.A. in Physics:
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
Diagnostic Radiology Residency:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, CO
Medical Imaging Northwest announces partnership with Jorge M. Medina, M.D.
Dr. Medina is a board-certified radiologist with advanced specialty training in Diagnostic Radiology and double Fellowship trained in Body Imaging and Musculoskeletal Imaging. Before joining Medical Imaging Northwest in August 2006, Dr. Medina was appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology at Boston University Medical Center, where he served as head of musculoskeletal radiology. He also has worked in the private sector where he interpreted sports medicine imaging for collegiate and professional sports teams.
"I am happy to be a part of the MINW family," said Dr. Medina. "These are exciting and challenging times in the field of radiology. We have a lot of talented radiologists that work very hard daily to provide the best possible care to our patients." Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jorge M. Medina!
Rae-Lynn Bidon, Medical Imaging Northwest Billing Manager provides the backdrop for successful centralized billing and scheduling software in the June 2007 edition of Imaging Economics. Taking Time Out for Technology – June 2007 Imaging Economics Article
Business Examiner Chooses Medical Imaging Northwest As Finalist!
What an honor to be considered as the one of The Top Places to Work In 2007! The Business Examiner focus is on the best and brightest organizations throught the South Sound during this event and we were considered one of them! MINW will know who wins the honors on March 13th. Until then, we will be keeping our fingers crossed to win. Stay tuned for the results!
John M. Graham Receives 2006 Jane T. Russell Award for Leadership and Service
At a ceremony hosted by the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) on December 6, Mrs. Joan D. Sobba, former director of the Russell 20-20 Association, presented the Jane T. Russell Award for Leadership and Service to John M. Graham, son of Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. Graham, of Medical Imaging Northwest. John is Medical Imaging Northwest's Web Master. He was recognized by NBR for initiative, leadership, and outstanding professionalism.
"Conquering Cancer" an article from Good Samaritan that includes Dr. Alison Reinbold-Carter
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Now Open...Medical Imaging Northwest is serving patients at our Sunrise Imaging Center at Sunrise Medical Campus. The Imaging Center is one of the first in the area to operate in an all digital (filmless) environment. Call our central phone number at 253-841-4353 to schedule appointments or to take a tour of our new facility.
Congratulations to Barbara A. Blankenship, M.D. Dr. Blankenship has been named Medical Director for our South Hill Imaging Center at Sunrise Medical Campus. Dr. Blankenship's special interests are Women's Imaging, Ultrasound, MRI and CT. For more information, view her bio under For Physicians and Clinicians, Our Radiologists.
Congratulations to the MINW mammography team on a job well done! We passed our annual MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act).
Medical Imaging Northwest has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Computed Tomography (CT) as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Congratulations on this achievement!
Osteoporosis is a disease for which there is no cure, but it is preventable for most people. Bone Densitometry measures bone mineral density. It is recommended every two years for both men and women over 65. Consult your healthcare provider and/or visit www.nof.org for more information about this imaging exam.
Interventional radiology is a medical specialty focused on integrating clinical and imaging-based diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy. Visit www.sirweb.org to learn more about this amazing field. There are three Vascular & Interventional Radiologists who practice at Medical Imaging Northwest. |
