February is National Heart Health Month Heart Disease in Women Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men, but women experience unique patterns that are often misunderstood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, over 60 million women, …
MRI Safety During Pregnancy There is a good reason for your doctor to request an MRI during pregnancy. If there is a concern for the health and safety of the mother that cannot wait to be addressed until after delivery, an MRI may be the best method to diagnose and …
Greater Waterbury Imaging Center has been awarded a three-year term of ACR accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness 2016 Month! National Breast Cancer Awareness 2016 is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. Approximately 1 in 8 women born today in the USA …
Now that it’s autumn and the temperatures are cooler, it’s certainly more enjoyable and comfortable for activities outside such as running, tennis, and basketball. With more activity comes greater risk of injuries such as sprains and strains. So let’s explore what they are, what causes them and where the injuries …
GWIC Supports National Safety Month Join NSC and thousands of organizations across the country to raise awareness about how to stay SafeForLife during National Safety Month. This month is observed annually in June and the focus is on raising awareness and reducing the leading causes of injury and death in …
