RALEIGH, N.C., October 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, the leading provider of outpatient medical imaging in the Triangle, is pleased to announce Bonnie Little-Hildebrandt, MHA, has joined the organization as Director of Business...
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Wake Radiology Celebrates Opening of Expanded, Patient-Centered, State-Of-The-Art Cary Breast Center
RALEIGH, N.C., October 3, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Wake Radiology’s newly expanded, state-of-the-art Cary Breast Center is open and providing comprehensive breast imaging services in one easily accessible location: 300 Ashville Avenue, Cary. “As the long-time imaging...
Wake Radiology Launches ‘We See The Difference’ Campaign For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
RALEIGH, N.C., October 1, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wake Radiology is launching a month-long campaign during October to highlight the importance of early breast cancer detection and prevention. Wake Radiology’s “We See...
Wake Radiology Adds Eight Physicians to Serve Patients in Multiple Specialty Areas
RALEIGH, N.C., September 9, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, the leading provider of outpatient medical imaging in the Triangle, has welcomed eight physicians to their team over the past 60 days – all of whom have completed advanced...
Wake Radiology Physician Joseph W. Melamed, MD, Announces Retirement
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare announces the upcoming retirement of established musculoskeletal radiologist Joseph W. Melamed, MD. He will retire on August 30, 2024, completing 28 years of service at the oldest and largest outpatient imaging group in the Triangle.
Benefits of Joining the Strategic Radiology Coalition
In August 2024, Wake Radiology became the 40th independent, locally owned and managed practice group to become a member of Strategic Radiology, a national coalition of private, local, radiology practices whose resources will help us remain independent. It was formed...
Strategic Radiology Onboards Wake Radiology, the North Carolina Triangle Region’s Oldest and Largest Imaging Group
RALEIGH, N.C., August 8, 2024 -- Strategic Radiology added a 40th independent private radiology practice to the coalition with Wake Radiology, which serves patients in the North Carolina Triangle region from 14 locations. Wake Radiology represents the coalition’s...
Physician G. Glenn Coates, MS, MD, To Retire From Wake Radiology
RALEIGH, N.C., JULY 31, 2024 -- Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare announces the upcoming retirement of long-standing team member and body imaging radiologist G. Glenn Coates, MS, MD. Joining the practice 1996, Dr. Coates will retire on July 31, 2024, after dedicating...
Wake Radiology Adds Rad AI Technology to Revolutionize Radiology Reporting
RALEIGH, N.C., June 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, a leading provider of outpatient medical imaging in the Triangle, is proud to announce its partnership with Rad AI to implement its radiology...
Wake Radiology’s Garner Office Honored as Outstanding CT Clinical Site for Spring 2024
RALEIGH, N.C., June 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare announced that Wake Technical Community College Computed Tomography (CT) students have awarded its Garner office as the Outstanding CT Clinical Site for Spring 2024. Students rotated to...
Wake Radiology Supports Triangle Race for the Cure with Third Largest Team, $11,100 Contribution
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, the oldest and largest outpatient imaging provider in the Triangle, contributed $11,100 to breast cancer research as a Gold Sponsor of the 2024 Komen Triangle Race for...
Wake Radiology Team Rallies to Support Triangle Race for the Cure
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, the oldest and largest outpatient imaging provider in the Triangle, announced today it is once again sponsoring the Susan G. Komen® Triangle Race for the Cure. The event...
It Takes Two Minutes to Schedule Your Mammogram
It's time to take care of you. At Wake Radiology UNC REX, It only take two minutes to schedule your annual mammogram online. With 14 locations throughout the Triangle, Wake Radiology UNC REX is conveniently located where you live, work and play. We offer early...
It Takes Two! It only takes two minutes to schedule your annual mammogram.
It's time to take care of you. At Wake Radiology UNC REX, It only take two minutes to schedule your annual mammogram online. With 14 locations throughout the Triangle, Wake Radiology UNC REX is conveniently located where you live, work and play. We offer early...
Understanding Surgically Implanted Devices & Static Magnetic Field
In this video, we discuss the forces associated with the static magnetic field that would be acting on a surgically implanted device. We also briefly discuss the concept of spatial gradients and how to interpret the provided maps in order adhere to the conditions of...
The Breast Imaging Sequence
Understanding the Process of Breast Imaging is important to our Patient and reduces Anxiety. Learn the sequence of breast imaging and detection of cancer.
The Facts about 40
Wake Radiology recommends mammograms starting at age 40. High-quality, annual 3D mammography remains a woman’s best option for early breast cancer detection. Long-term follow up in multiple studies have shown an 18-29% reduction in breast cancer mortality when annual...
Abbreviated Breast MRI
Abbreviated Breast MRI (Fast Breast) is a breast cancer screening tool available to women who have an average risk of breast cancer or who have dense breasts.
MRI: What to Know Before You Go
When a doctor orders an MRI, patients know they that will get information about an injury or health concern. What they don’t know, is what to expect during the actual MRI exam. To help, Kimberly Morris, Lead MRI technologist and Manager of our Raleigh MRI office, helped us pull together information that walks you through the entire process.
Your Safety Remains Our Priority
WakeRad UNC REX continues to keep our community safe with new safety protocols. This includes modified appointment times to allow for improved patient safety, social distancing and more cleaning time. Learn what we’re doing to keep everyone safe.
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare Adopts AI Technology to Support Breast Cancer Detection
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare is the first outpatient radiology practice in the Triangle to adopt state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) technology to aid in breast cancer detection. We’re implementing iCAD’s ProFound AI®, an advanced, deep-learning AI software platform, as another tool our physicians may use in the effort to improve cancer detection and decrease recall rates.
Dr. Siobhan Alexander Speaks about Annual Screenings
Do you really need a mammogram every single year? Yes!
Dr. Siobhan Alexander talks with Valonda Calloway to explain the benefits of annual screenings – particularly 3D mammograms. She also shares how breast imaging radiologists at Wake Radiology UNC REX are leveraging artificial intelligence with 3D screening mammograms to improve early detection and reduce callbacks for more imaging.
Wake Radiology to Provide Radiology Services at Johnston Health
The area’s largest diagnostic imaging practice extends care in Johnston County RALEIGH – Wake Radiology, the Triangle’s leader in quality medical imaging, was recently awarded the reading contract at Johnston Health and will soon begin providing subspecialty radiology...
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update
WakeRad UNC REX is carefully monitoring COVID-19 in our community. We’ve added new safety protocols to ensure that our patients and team remain healthy. This includes modified appointment times to allow for improved patient safety, social distancing and more cleaning time. Learn what we’re doing to keep everyone safe.
Accreditation: What It Means, Why It Matters
The FDA and the American College of Radiology set image quality standards. Certifications and accreditations from these groups help ensure quality in the images we take and the care we provide. WakeRad UNC REX has continuously met FDA and ACR standards since the 1990s when they become mandatory.
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare Expands Expertise with New Radiologists
WakeRad UNC REX welcomes six new radiologists to our team. These doctors strengthen our commitment to subspecialty radiology in the Triangle. Read more about their background and medical imaging area of focus.
Why Is Compression Important During a Mammogram?
There are a lot of reasons women put off having their annual screening mammogram. One reason we routinely hear is that many patients find the compression uncomfortable or even painful. So why is it important? Why is compression necessary during a mammogram?...
8 Things To Know Before Your First (or Next) Mammogram
What to know before you go! We’ve pulled together some tips and answer to frequent questions that many women have before they have their first – or annual – screening mammogram.
Free Mammogram Day – Thursday, October 8, 2020
Wake Radiology is offering a free Mammogram Screening Day for uninsured women on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Appointments required! Learn more!
Wake Radiology Supports New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
New breast cancer screening guidelines outlined by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) call for risk assessments beginning at age 30 for all women and detail specific instructions for African American women who are at an increase risk of mortality from breast cancer.
What is the role of breast ultrasound?
Breast ultrasound shouldn’t replace your mammogram, but it does provide additional diagnostic information, especially if there’s an area of concern. Learn more about the role of breast ultrasound from Dr. Susan Kennedy, one of our breast imaging radiologists.
Lung Cancer and Early Detection with CT Screenings
We’re joining with the American Lung Association and Lung Force to build awareness for CT lung cancer screenings. Let’s stop lung cancer.
No Excuses: Why You Should Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
Our mammography technologists help turn common excuses into action. Don’t let fear or a lack of understanding to drive decisions about your breast health.
Lyndon K. Jordan III, MD, FACR Named Fellow with the American College of Radiology
25-year ACR member also to become Vice President of the NCACR RALEIGH, N.C. – June 30, 2019 – Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare is proud to recognize Lyndon K. Jordan III, MD, FACR, the practice’s president and managing partner, who was recently named a Fellow with...
Free Mammogram Day – Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Wake Radiology is offering a free Mammogram Screening Day for uninsured women on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Appointments required! Learn more!
A New Partnership Improves Access to Medical Imaging for Area Patients
We’re making it easier than ever to access quality, outpatient medical imaging no matter where you live or work in the greater Triangle. Check out what our new partnership means for patients and referring providers. (Hint: it means more office locations for everyone and some will see lower costs!)