Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Courtesy of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Rochester, N.Y., USA - October 26, 2011

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas, showcased its dedication to high-quality pediatric care with the purchase and installation of a CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution digital radiography system from Carestream Health.

CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution Freedom and flexibility with three configurations The CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution is a versatile digital radiography system with configurable, modular components to fit your space, procedures, workflow and budget. Choose from one, two or three detector options to perform a wide variety of general radiography exams - including trauma - with remarkable convenience, productivity and patient comfort. The DRX-Evolution is powered by the cassette-sized wireless CARESTREAM DRX-1 detector and includes fully automated, hybrid or standard configuration options. Courtesy of Carestream Health, Inc.

The DRX-Evolution boosts the hospital’s medical imaging capacity and streamlines its imaging workflow.

Molly Dempsey-Robertson, M.D., medical director of Radiology at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Courtesy of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

“With the DRX-Evolution, we can generate higher quality images that can improve patient care, and this DR system is equipped to deliver long-length exams required by the many orthopedic patients we serve,” said Molly Dempsey-Robertson, M.D., medical director of Radiology at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
“The DRX-1C detector also captures images in seconds, which is a dramatic advantage when dealing with pediatric patients.”

Experience the X-Factor of Carestream’s approach to DR Systems. Carestream is changing the DR game and putting you in control of the move to digital. The world’s first cassette-sized wireless detector platform gives you the X-Factor and makes the most of your capital investment. It meets today’s needs and positions you for growth. X-Factor is a better way to care for patients. Courtesy of Carestream Health, Inc.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

DRX-Evolution A highly modular and flexible DR system. Powered by the DRX Detector, the DRX-Evolution is scalable so the capabilities can easily expand according to your future needs. Courtesy of Carestream Health, Inc.

The cesium iodide-based CARESTREAM DRX-1C wireless DR detector offers exceptional image quality and improved DQE (detective quantum efficiency), making it an ideal fit for pediatric, orthopedic, trauma and other specialty environments in addition to general x-ray exams.

The detector can be used in the wall stand or table, and then moved to perform tabletop extremity exams and complex orthopedic exams. Images are available for immediate review by hospital physicians and specialists.

DRX-Ascend This floor-mounted, DR suite is ideal for smaller rooms, imaging centers and orthopedic applications. Powered by the DRX Detector, the DRX-Ascend delivers high-end features at an affordable price. Courtesy of Carestream Health, Inc.

The DRX family includes the CARESTREAM DRX-1 System; the CARESTREAM DRX-Mobile Retrofit Kits; the CARESTREAM DRX-Evolution modular DR suite; the CARESTREAM DRX-Transportable System; and the CARESTREAM DRX-Ascend System.

For more information on Carestream’s medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions please visit

www.carestream.com  

About Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

Admission is open to Texas children from birth up to 18 years of age.

Patients receive treatment regardless of the family's ability to pay.

For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call
(214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121
or visit www.tsrhc.org  

About Carestream Health

Carestream Health is a worldwide provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions; molecular imaging systems for life science research and drug discovery/development; x-ray film and digital x-ray systems for non-destructive testing; and advanced materials for the precision films and electronics markets.

For more information about the company’s broad portfolio of products, solutions and services, please contact your Carestream Health representative or visit www.carestream.com  


Source: Carestream Health, Inc.

http://carestream.com/PublicNewsReleases.aspx  



Kevin J. Hobert

Chief Executive Officer of Carestream Health, Inc.

Kevin J. Hobert Courtesy of Carestream Health, Inc.

Kevin J. Hobert is Chief Executive Officer of Carestream Health, Inc.

Mr. Hobert, formerly, served as President of Eastman Kodak Company's Health Group and as a Kodak Senior Vice President, a position he had held since February 2005.

Prior to that, Mr. Hobert was General Manager, Digital Capture Systems and vice president of Kodak's Health Group.

He drove significant process and product improvements that delivered revenue growth and improved margins.

Under his leadership, the computed radiography business achieved the number two position worldwide, a digital radiography business was established and breast cancer computer aided detection, Kodak's first FDA PMA product, was introduced to the market.

Mr. Hobert joined Kodak in 2002 from General Electric Medical Systems (GEMS), a division of General Electric Co., with 11 years' experience in the medical imaging market.

At GE he was responsible for leading GEMS' global business comprised of digital, analog and mobile radiography market segments and remote, classical and multipurpose fluoroscopy market segments.

Mr. Hobert holds a B.S. in physics from the University of Wisconsin.


Source: Carestream Health, Inc.

http://carestream.com/kevin-hobert.html  


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