New Diagnostic and Imaging Center now open

Offers the most technologically advanced diagnostic testing and imaging services available

Sharon Regional’s new $10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Center opened July 2 at the corner of North Kerrwood Drive and Garden Way in the Sharon Regional Medical Park, Hermitage. The 30,000 square foot Center offers the most technologically advanced diagnostic testing and imaging services available, in addition to dedicated areas for women’s health services and health education. It replaces Hermitage HealthPLACE nearby on Highland Road

One of the highlights is the Women’s Pavilion, a dedicated area that focuses on procedures specifically related to women. The Women’s Pavilion features separate waiting and changing areas along with dedicated imaging areas for mammography, ultrasound, and physician consultation.

Women’s imaging services, along with other imaging services at the center, will be overseen by Allegheny Radiology Associates (ARA), Sharon Regional’s new provider of radiology services. William Poller, M.D., director of the breast imaging section for ARA, has designed protocols for prompt turnaround of test results and patient consultations. Patients choosing Sharon Regional have access to the most advanced imaging and radiology services available, through the ARA radiologists at the hospital and the new center, plus instant access to radiology sub-specialists in Pittsburgh through a sophisticated teleradiology computer link.

Also, Sharon Regional’s Breast Care Center is located in the Women’s Pavilion. Marilyn Maule, RN, breast care nurse, is a member of the breast care team that coordinates the care of women through the mammography screening, diagnosis and treatment process.

Miichalene (Mickey) Gula, RN, BSN, director of Women’s Services, Karen Piccirilli, BA, R.T.R. (M), director, Outpatient Diagnostics and Imaging, and Gayle Linden, LPN, community education coordinator, and a staff of 25 are based at the Center. Including back-up, there are about 45 employees consisting of greeters, aides, CT/MRI techs, Ultrasound techs, x-ray techs, mammography techs, registration staff, and lab staff.
           
John Zidansek, president and CEO of Sharon Regional, emphasized the benefits that the community will receive. “Sharon Regional’s new Diagnostic and Imaging Center was designed with one goal – to provide the community with convenient access to the newest and most technologically-advanced diagnostic and imaging services available,” Zidansek stated. “In addition, we’ve placed a special emphasis on women’s diagnostic and imaging services along with continuing our commitment to provide comprehensive health education services to the community. The new center, coupled with the arrival of Allegheny Radiology Associates, provides the community with superior diagnostic imaging services that are second to none,” Zidansek concluded.   

A large educational conference center provides ample space for ongoing health education programs and screenings, physician presentations, support groups, community meetings, and other activities that were offered at HealthPLACE. A Seattle’s Best coffee kiosk provides food and beverage service.

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