National Radiologic Technology Week©

Every year, the technologists and other staffers at the Magnetic Imaging Center in Mechanicsburg, Pa., make a commitment to the American Cancer Society to collect monetary donations and walk in their annual 5K Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Harrisburg, Pa. The Magnetic Imaging Center provides the services of breast MRI and MRI-guided breast biopsy to the community of Central Pennsylvania. Because of that, they feel strongly about giving back to the community in which they live and work. (Elizabeth Flanagan)

Magnetic Imaging Center staffers participate in the Strides Against Breast Cancer; walk participants organize a “Book and Bake” sale to help them raise additional monies.

On October 4, all of the office staff of XRAYZ 4U LLC, an agency that staffs imaging professionals, gathered in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The staffers completed a one-mile walk on the point of Colonial Beach, Va. In addition, XRAYZ 4U was one of two corporations sponsoring the walk, and almost $5,000 was raised during the event. Pictured: Walkers enjoy a beautiful morning and great fellowship with one another. (Julie K. Irving, RT(R)(M)(CT),CPC)

The Fla.-based Keiser University Jacksonville Campus Radiologic Technology Program participated in a “Go Green” event on March 17. Keiser University and the Radiologic Technology Program invited community members, students, staff, faculty, and friends to instructional seminars to help others “Go Green” at home and at work. Education about environmental concerns and practical suggestions were offered during the seminars that also kicked off the Keiser Jacksonville recycling initiative. Some of the main topics covered during the presentations included electrical consumption, conservation, groundwater preservation, and responsibility to our forests. Pictured: RT students Brittany and Ashley showcase the Keiser University reusable “Green” shopping totes they received at the event. (Lindsay R. Mannelin, MEd, BS, RT (R))

The radiology department at New York-based NYU Langone Medical Center provides care to special subsets of their residents who have fallen through the cracks of the healthcare system. One program that NYU Langone participates in is the New York City Free Clinic (NYCFC). The NYCFC provides its patients (all uninsured New York residents) with the full range of healthcare services, including radiology. By providing certain radiology services at no cost to the patient, NYU Medical Center plays an invaluable role in providing quality healthcare for the local uninsured. Pictured: Members of the NYU Langone radiology team (NYU Langone Medical Center)