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Facts About Nuclear Medicine You May Not Have Known 
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May 2023
Facts About Nuclear Medicine You May Not Have Known 
Of all the modalities in Radiology—X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine—nuclear medicine is probably the least well-known or understood modality. Here are some interesting facts about nuclear medicine you may not have known.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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What is an Enterography Exam?
10
May 2023
What is an Enterography Exam?
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may need to have an enterography exam. At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, our Imaging department utilizes two imaging modalities to perform this exam: MR and CT.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Which Tool Is Cool For You?  Updates on the Radiology Modalities in Diagnosing Appendicitis
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Apr 2023
Which Tool Is Cool For You?  Updates on the Radiology Modalities in Diagnosing Appendicitis
Ultrasound, CT, or MRI, why are different tests ordered for appendicitis? How do you know which test is best?
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Apr 2023
Inside Radiology
The Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children's is the leader in all things related to pediatric imaging.
By: Alex Towbin | 0
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Anesthesia in the Radiology Department
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Apr 2023
Anesthesia in the Radiology Department
If your child is unable to hold still for long periods of time, anesthesia may be necessary to complete the CT or MRI exam successfully and safely.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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March Radiology Patient Experience Update
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Apr 2023
March Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing? In February, 92.4% of the 328 families surveyed gave Radiology a positive score for “overall rating of facility.” This exceeds our Patient Experience Goal of 92%! The FY23 Goal is 92.0% What are K-Cards? The Patient Experience (PE) team uses an observational tool called K-Cards. (The “K” in K-Cards comes from the
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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<strong>How Does Radiology Share Your Images?</strong>
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Mar 2023
How Does Radiology Share Your Images?
Healthcare Informatics is the field of computer science that develops methods and technologies for gathering, processing, and evaluating patient data to improve knowledge and communication within the healthcare system.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Radiologic Technologist Programs
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Mar 2023
Radiologic Technologist Programs
The Cincinnati area offers a lot of options in higher education to become a radiologic technologist. Programs in the area feature training for X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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<strong>MRI’s Role in Your Child’s Proton Therapy</strong> 
22
Mar 2023
MRI’s Role in Your Child’s Proton Therapy 
Cincinnati Children’s is one of the only sites in the country to offer proton therapy specifically for pediatric patients
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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<strong>Radiology’s Got Heart</strong>
20
Mar 2023
Radiology’s Got Heart
Outpatient Radiology team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital bundled up and gathered downtown for the Mini Heart Walk.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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After Five Years, Collaboration is Still Key for Interventional Radiologists (IR) and Surgeons
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Feb 2023
After Five Years, Collaboration is Still Key for Interventional Radiologists (IR) and Surgeons
Interventional radiologists (IR) and surgeons teamed up 5 years ago to design, build, and staff a hybrid operating room (OR) equipped with the imaging and navigational technologies of an interventional Radiology suite as well as the space, lighting, and sterile requirements of an operating room.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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<strong>Radiology Shows Its Support for the Cincinnati Bengals</strong>
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Jan 2023
Radiology Shows Its Support for the Cincinnati Bengals
Even though the outcome of the AFC Championship game didn’t go our way, we’re still proud of our Bengals team and their great effort this football season. Days before the game, our Radiology Department staff at Cincinnati Children’s showed their support for our local team. See the examples below!
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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August Radiology Patient Experience Update
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Aug 2022
August Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing?  For FY 22 – Testing (Radiology and Lab combined) met goal of 89.5% positive, 6 out of 12 months!  In July, 92.4 % of the 288 families surveyed gave Radiology a positive score for “Overall rating of facility.”    This exceeds our FY23 Goal of 92.0%     What’s New?  An additional question
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Patient Experience and MRI Safety Week Celebrations
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Jul 2022
Patient Experience and MRI Safety Week Celebrations
This week our Radiology Department is celebrating two events at once. Patient Experience is a program set forth by Cincinnati Children’s Radiology Department to investigate and put into effect ways to make our patients’ and their families’ visit outcomes better. In the last week of July, we always commemorate MRI Safety Week in our department
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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30
Jun 2022
Radiology in the New Critical Care Building
Last fall, Cincinnati Children’s officially opened its new Critical Care Building (CCB). The CCB added 249 new beds to the hospital with new technologies and design arrangements suggested by families and patients.  As for the Department of Radiology, we expanded our services to better collaborate with the Emergency Department, which was moved. It’s officially called the
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Pediatric Interventional Radiology
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Jun 2022
Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Pediatric Interventional Radiology    A subspecialty of Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Interventional Radiology, allows doctors to use image guidance (such as real-time X-rays called fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or CT) to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures in children. Our staff is committed to being the leader in image-guided, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic medicine. As evidence, we perform
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Augmented Reality Display in a Hybrid OR
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Jun 2022
Augmented Reality Display in a Hybrid OR
Augmented Reality and Interventional Radiology: bringing new meaning to our ‘Hybrid’ OR  The Interventional Radiology (IR) and Radiology department at Cincinnati Children’s welcomes a creative approach to performing procedures. As doctors who depend on imaging to take care of patients safely and effectively, interventional radiologists frequently face ergonomic challenges during procedures. For example, the imaging
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Medical Radiation
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May 2022
Medical Radiation
We are all exposed to a small amount of natural radiation, called background radiation, every day of our lives from sources such as the sun, rocks and soil. This small amount of radiation can be compared to X-ray tests. A chest X-ray (one view) emits a level of radiation comparable to being in the sun
By: Tony Dandino | 0
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Careers in Medical Imaging
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Apr 2022
Careers in Medical Imaging
One of our Ultrasound Technologists, Ann Gramling, gave a recorded lecture on careers in Medical Imaging at a High School Science Symposium. To inform high schoolers of several opportunities in the medical imaging field open to them after high school.  To view the lecture please click the play button.    Ann Gramling, RDMS, (AB, OBGYN,
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Radiology Fellowship
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Apr 2022
Radiology Fellowship
Ever wondered about becoming a Radiology Fellow? Cincinnati Children’s offers one of the best training opportunities in Radiology fellowship.  “This comprehensive one-year program covers all aspects of radiology and medical imaging and includes rotations in thoracoabdominal imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, cardiac imaging, and fetal imaging. Daily lectures and interdisciplinary
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Adopt a Family Update
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Mar 2022
Adopt a Family Update
The “Adopt a Family” team is celebrating another successful season of giving on Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds. Traditionally, each year at Christmas, the Department of Radiology at Cincinnati Children’s “adopts” a family. With the generosity of many employees throughout our department, we can help alleviate some of the stress during the holiday season
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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Radiology Discharge Instructions
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Mar 2022
Radiology Discharge Instructions
What Are Radiology Discharge Instructions?  The Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children’s offers general instructions for discharge after a Radiology procedure.  If you have questions, contact us at 513-636-4251 (option 5) or 1-800-344-2462 (ext. 4251, then press 5).  Going Home from the Hospital  A transporter can help you with safely getting your child to the car
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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March Radiology Patient Experience Update
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Mar 2022
March Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing?  In February, 92.2 % of the 295 families surveyed gave us a 9 or 10 for “Overall rating of facility”  This exceeds our Radiology FY22 PE Goal of 92.0% 9/10s for “Overall Rating”  What’s new?  Parents voice appreciation for asking about worries and concerns.  The goal for our latest Patient Experience
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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February 2022 Radiology Patient Experience Update
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Feb 2022
February 2022 Radiology Patient Experience Update
How are we doing? In January, 91.1 % of the 359 families surveyed gave us a 9 or 10 for “Overall rating of facility” The Radiology FY 22 Patient Experience (PE) Goal is 92.0% 9/10s “Overall Rating”   Family Feedback The Nurses were awesome explained everything and everything went quickly and ahead of schedule (they
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
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You Have A Non-Anesthesia Interventional Radiology Study At Cincinnati Children’s, What Happens Next?
12
Jan 2022
You Have A Non-Anesthesia Interventional Radiology Study At Cincinnati Children’s, What Happens Next?
If your child is having a procedure in Interventional Radiology without sedation/general anesthesia, you will first check-in at the main radiology desk located in Building B1.  A nurse will take you and your child to a holding room in Interventional Radiology before reviewing your child’s medical history and verifying the exam to be conducted. The interventional
By: Wendy Bankes | 0

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