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Good Samaritan Hospital Implements New Advanced Imaging System
The new system provides enhanced clarity to identify diseases.
Press release from WMCHealth:
Aug. 29, 2022
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), announced today that an expanded radiology department with advanced imaging technology is now open and serving patients at the hospital.
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A new, low dose computed tomography (CT) scanner and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with real-time patient monitoring highlight the renovated 5,000 square-foot department.
The new Spectral CT 7500 system captures inpatient scans quickly with enhanced clarity, for improved disease identification . In addition, the department’s new MRI system scans 50 percent faster than earlier generations of the technology with little to no image quality degradation.
Patient Experience Enhancements
Good Samaritan Hospital strives to make the imaging experience pleasant for each patient. To help accomplish this the upgraded radiology department now features ambient lighting and acoustic noise reduction for a more relaxing sensory experience as well as voice guidance and calming visuals. The expanded space also includes four ambient patient bays, six dressing rooms with handicapped access and seven lockers.
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“Our patients are the true beneficiaries of this upgrade at Good Samaritan Hospital because it gives them access to many of the same advanced medical technologies found in large medical centers,” said Mary Leahy, MD, MHA, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, a member of WMCHealth. “This modernization project is a component of WMCHealth’s commitment to the residents of Rockland County and surrounding area who rely on our hospital for care.”
The new Radiology Department at Good Samaritan Hospital is part of a long-term, multi-million-dollar strategic partnership between WMCHealth, Bon Secours Charity Health System and Philips, to support transformation of patient care in our communities.
For more information about the new Radiology Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, visit
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (GoodSamHosp.org)
This press release was produced by WMCHealth. The views expressed here are the author's own.