Radiographers preparing a patient for an MRI scan. Imaging Associates, will be providing comprehensive radiology services to Bass Coast Health (BCH) from October this year. Photo courtesy of Imaging Associates.
Bass Coast Health announced Imaging Associates, a leading provider of medical imaging solutions, will be providing comprehensive radiology services to Bass Coast Health (BCH) from October this year.
Imaging Associates has extensive experience providing radiology services to public hospitals, having successfully retained contracts with Eastern Health, Murrumbidgee Local Health District and more recently Peninsula Health. Imaging Associates also supports Gippsland Southern Health Service in nearby Leongatha and Korumburra Hospitals, and they have established private radiology practices in Drouin and Warragul.
As part of the contract, Imaging Associates will install state-of-the-art imaging equipment at Wonthaggi Hospital, and the new Phillip Island Community Hospital.
BCH CEO Jan Child said the health service was extremely pleased to welcome Imaging Associates to the community.
"The Imaging Associates partnership will deliver expanded services for our community at Wonthaggi Hospital and Phillip Island Community Hospital, bringing state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure to the region," she said.
"We welcome and congratulate Imaging Associates for their comprehensive and innovative vision for Radiology services in the Bass Coast community. We know this partnership will support high quality care, closer to home"
Key highlights of the partnership between Imaging Associates and BCH include:
- Introduction of a diagnostic mammography service at Wonthaggi Hospital, complemented by an upgrade to existing mammography equipment. BreastScreen services will continue to be offered at Wonthaggi Hospital, ensuring continuity of care for patients
- A new low-dose cardiac-capable CT scanner at Wonthaggi Hospital.
The partnership comes at an opportune time as BCH's newly developed hospital site at Wonthaggi Hospital continues to expand.
With Stage 1 opening in December 2022 and planning for Stage 2 expansion underway, including a new MRI facility within the radiology department, Imaging Associates is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting BCH's growth and development
BCH said with a focus on quality, accessibility, and innovation, Imaging Associates is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare providers with advanced imaging technology, expertise and compassionate patient care.
