December 20, 2024, Press Release from OhioHealth: VAN WERT, Ohio – OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital’s Imaging Department has installed a new state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) Unit to enhance diagnostic capabilities and provide high-level care close to home. The GE Revolution Ascend CT scanner was installed at Van Wert Hospital on Friday, December 20^th, as part of a $1 million investment to upgrade this service for patients. It produces high quality images, making it easy for radiologists to read the scans.

There are several types of radiology services that are available through Mercy Health St. Rita's. One that some may not know about is nuclear medicine, performed by technologists like Chad Baldosser. Baldosser was in construction before he went back to school to earn his degree.

October 2, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health-St. Rita's: Lima, Ohio (October 2, 2024)—Mercy Health—St. Rita’s is proud to announce the purchase of a cutting-edge PET/CT scanner, further enhancing medical imaging services available to the community. PET/CT scanners are critical tools used to detect cancers and neurological disorders and monitor progress in patients undergoing cancer treatment. This state-of-the-art equipment represents a significant advancement in imaging technology. It provides faster scan times and the highest sensitivity for lesion detection.

There are many different careers and pathways that one can pursue in the healthcare industry. Freedom Bell is a radiologic technologist with Mercy Health St. Rita's. She worked for St. Rita's back in 2021 with patient transport, and discovered that she loved the imaging field and wanted to know more. While attending Rhodes State College, she applied for their radiology program, and obtained clinical hours as a student. She also took advantage of another opportunity while earning her degree.

Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law this week.