Broward Health celebrated the grand opening of its interventional radiology lab at Broward Health Medical Center with the addition of the Canon Alphenix Sky Plus with the HD76 detector, an advanced imaging tool designed to support complex, minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The health system is the first in South Florida to utilize the new technology.
“As a Level I trauma center, we are committed to innovation and expanding our medical technology to provide the best care for our most critical patients,” said Manny Linares, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center. “This significant investment allows for unparalleled patient care, offering more evidence-based technology.”
The 900-square-foot high-tech suite will help to increase precision and safer treatment for both inpatients and outpatients. Benefits in clude less invasive procedures that will help minimize physical trauma, promote faster recovery and reduce postoperative infection rates.
“A cutting-edge interventional radiology lab is integral to the health of our medical system,” said Michael Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of interventional radiology for Broward Health.
Key features of the interventional radiology lab include:
- Advanced imaging capabilities, with the ability to simultaneously use multiple modalities, including X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound.
- Continuity of care within the Broward Health system, ensuring high-quality care across various medical specialties.
“No other medical or surgical subspecialty addresses such a wide range of pathologies across the entire body,” Dr. Gordon said.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.8 billion, and annually more than $470 million of charity and uncompensated care. For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
