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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
CT scanning, sometimes referred to as a “CAT scan,” is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for a variety of medical conditions.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/
interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
“We are so proud of our staff for their effort in earning this accreditation,” said Jose Aponte, director of the Sutter Lakeside Imaging Department. “The CT is an important tool that our clinicians use to diagnose our patients close-to-home. It’s vital to have this level of testing in Lake County and this accreditation is one more way of demonstrating that we’re doing the right thing for our patients.”
In applying for accreditation, image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed; the findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.
To learn more about Sutter Lakeside, visit www.sutterlakeside.org/ .
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UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome pulmonologist Daniel Loube, M.D., to the medical staff.
“Dr. Loube is the first pulmonologist to join our medical staff at UVMC,” said Ukiah Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Gwen Matthews. “Having the depth of a pulmonologist is invaluable for both our inpatients, especially those in critical care, as well as those who need specialist services in the outpatient setting.”
Dr. Loube will see patients in both the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center and in the hospital as needed.
He looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues on patients who are dealing with pulmonary, critical care or sleep-related problems.
“I appreciate patients who ask questions and want to understand all aspects of their care,” said Dr. Loube. “I will do everything possible to help patients improve their health in a framework that fits best with their lifestyle and beliefs.”
“Dr. Loube has a broad range of skills in the pulmonary field that will benefit our patients with respiratory issues such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease or sleep disorders,” stated Marvin Trotter, M.D., chief medical officer at UVMC. “He brings an expertise in the areas of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.”
When not seeing patients, Dr. Loube treasures spending time with his wife and sons. He enjoys gardening, running and playing basketball, even though one of his sons consistently blocks his shots.
Dr. Loube will see patients at the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center. His office is located at 260 Hospital Drive, Suite 103. To schedule an appointment please call 707-463-7490.
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