The Tyrone Hospital Development Council announced it has donated $8,000 to the Tyrone Hospital radiology department to purchase the iCADs Second Look 300 technology service.
\nThe Second Look 300 is an advanced computer aided detection system (CAD) used for mammogram films. to help with the early detection of breast cancer.
\nRandy Miles, Sr., Chairman of the Tyrone Hospital Development Council, said in fiscal year 2005-2006 the Council raised $23,574. The Council achieved its goal for the year, which was to purchase a teleradiology system for the hospital\u2019s radiology department at $6,000.
\n\u201cWe had some remaining funds this year, so we looked at additional options to support radiology,\u201d said Miles. \u201cTyrone Hospital provides many different kinds of imaging tests that doctors order to detect and monitor disease. We thought it would be beneficial for the community to donate additional funds to this department.\u201d
\nComputer\u2013Aided Detection (CAD) is a sophisticated FDA-approved technology that helps radiologists identify characteristics that may be associated with various forms of cancer. By using iCAD patented algorithms to mark suspicious areas, CAD serves as a \u201csecond pair of eyes\u201d and acts very much like a \u201cspellchecker\u201d to identify characteristics that may warrant a \u201cSecond Look\u201d by the radiologist.
\nMammogram films are scanned through the Second Look system before they are forwarded to the radiologist to read. The mammogram film is analyzed using sophisticated software, which helps to identify cancerous lesions. Terry Crouse, Director of Radiology at Tyrone Hospital said the Second Look system does not replace the radiologist reading. It merely acts as a \u201csecond opinion\u201d for the physician. It can alert the physician to take a closer look at subtle warning signs that could not be detected easily without use of the technology.
\nCrouse said the iCAD technology is being adopted by more and more healthcare facilities.
\n\u201cThis is a very important service enhancement,\u201d said Crouse. \u201cIt will help us spot breast cancer earlier. The sooner breast cancer is detected, the better a woman\u2019s chances are of surviving it.\u201d
\nMiles said the Development Council has some remaining funds to donate to the hospital both from this year and a previous year and will announce some additional capital equipment purchases in the near future.
\nThe Development Council\u2019s mission is to support the community via support of Tyrone Hospital. The Council raises funds through a variety of events each year. Miles said the Council is currently preparing for its annual golf tournament, its largest annual fund raising event.
\nFor more information about the Tyrone Hospital Development Council, contact Randy Miles, Sr. at 684-7603.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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