Roseau, Dominica, November 7, 2022 – The Diagnostic Imaging Department of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, DCFH, will join the international community in observing International Day of Radiology on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
A week of events, starting on Monday, November 7, will include:
Continuing medical education on the use and misuse of ionizing radiation, The History of X- Rays: Then vs. Now and Patient Preparation for Imaging Procedures. November 8, is patient interaction day where patients will get to ask questions and interact with staff outside of what they normally would.
Coordinator of the Imaging Department at the DCFH, Mrs. Genise Pascal-Ferrer Iglesias, says the radiology services offered at the island’s main hospital have come a long way with the introduction of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for which patients had to travel elsewhere in the past. There has been an increased demand on the department to meet the needs of our Dominican population as we now have a larger volume of available specialist medical officers on island.
This has sometimes created delays in access, however, we are continually strategizing and seeking ways to meet those demands. Increased staff availability and operationality of our services are major areas that have received attention in the past few months.
The Imaging Unit offers plain x-rays of all parts of the body, special x-rays by the use of fluoroscopy, a wide array of ultrasound services, CT scans whether plain or contrasted studies, and plain MRI studies.
Mrs. Iglesias reiterated the DCFH’s mandate to provide quality client care to its patients and says the Unit is always looking for ways to improve its delivery of care.
World Radiology Day will be celebrated under the theme: “Radiologists and Radiographers supporting patients”.
Yall need the help because it is beyond me how in 2022 you still have to send images to anguilla to be read. Dominicans keep saying how great the hospital is, but how good is it really when sick people cannot get their scans taken and read on island???? do better!
All you keep on celebrating ‘International day of Radiology’ while your CM takes all you for another ride. Get a grip and get your priorities right. Foolish people!!!!!