Lane County imaging center gets PET/CT seal of approval

Medical experts give center props for patient care, quality imaging

EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon Imaging Centers has received a three-year stamp of approval from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL) for PET/CT imaging, making it the only imaging center in Oregon to be ICANL accredited for both oncological and neurological PET/CT.

PET/CT exams are the most effective method for diagnosing or ruling out cancer, coronary heart disease and brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

“This endorsement reflects the care and commitment we provide to patients every day,” said Stephan Theide, medical director at Oregon Imaging Centers. “The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives and comes with great responsibility. And that’s not something we take lightly.”

The ICANL accreditation lets patients know that they can rely on Oregon Imaging Centers because it has been carefully critiqued in all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of nuclear medicine. This respected organization only grants accreditation to facilities that provide quality patient care and are in compliance with national standards.

How it works

Positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) are state-of-the-art imaging tools that allow physicians to pinpoint disease. PET scans show all the biological organ systems in the body and how they function at the molecular level, while the CT scan provides a detailed picture of the body's internal anatomy and structure. PET/CT combines the strengths of these two imaging modalities into a single scan.

About Oregon Imaging Centers

Founded in 1993, Oregon Imaging Centers is the only full-service medical imaging organization in Lane County. Committed to improving access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art services, Oregon Imaging Centers was the first to introduce many imaging technologies and procedures. Its mission is to “Provide the best medical imaging, one patient at a time.” 

About ICANL

A nonprofit organization, the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL) is sponsored by Academy of Molecular Imaging, American College of Radiology, American College of Nuclear Medicine, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Society of Nuclear Medicine, and Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section.

Patients benefit from lower radiation

Imaging center upgrades CT technology

EUGENE, Ore. – Through recent technological advances, patients can now receive dramatically less radiation when they have a computed tomography (CT) scan at Oregon Imaging Centers in Eugene/Springfield.

This new technology reduces the amount of radiation a patient receives by up to 70 percent without compromising image quality. A leader in setting standards of care, Oregon Imaging Centers is the only outpatient-imaging center in Oregon to implement this new technology.

“Any time you decrease radiation, you lower a patient’s risk of developing cancer later in life,” said Dr. Stephan Thiede, medical director of Oregon Imaging Centers. “As an organization, we are committed to delivering the lowest radiation possible while providing the highest-quality imaging services.”

Using this powerful diagnostic tool, doctors are able to identify developing health problems. Fast, painless and non-invasive, CT is today’s imaging tool of choice.

“This new technology required a significant investment, but we will not increase the cost,” said Mark Smith, CEO. “We invested in it because everyone is concerned about radiation exposure, and we don’t want radiation concerns to prevent someone from benefitting from the diagnostic capabilities of a CT scan.”

About Oregon Imaging Centers

Founded in 1993, Oregon Imaging Centers is the only full-service medical imaging organization in Lane County. Committed to improving access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art services, Oregon Imaging Centers was the first to introduce many imaging technologies and procedures. Its mission is to “Provide the best medical imaging, one patient at a time.”