Diagnostic Imaging Services, Inc. (DIS) of Metairie, LA has recently upgraded their CT Scanner services with the installation of Hitachi’s first Supria CT Scanner in the United States. The Hitachi Supria CT combines the latest radiation dose saving technologies in a compact design with enhanced patient access features to comfortably accommodate a wide range of patient sizes, including bariatric patients.

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Supria 16 Slice CT (Photo: Business Wire)

Supria 16 Slice CT (Photo: Business Wire)

“With DIS acquiring the latest technology in CT, we demonstrate our continuing commitment to provide superior product value to health care providers and the general public, all within a freestanding outpatient imaging environment,” said Michael Holmes, Chief Executive Officer of DIS. “Referrals do not need to be made to a hospital in order to take advantage of new and progressive imaging modalities,” he added.

“We are very excited about our relationship with Diagnostic Imaging Services and are proud to see our first US Supria installation in a facility dedicated to the best patient experience, service, excellence and quality,” said Sheldon Schaffer, Vice President and General Manager, MRI and CT, HMSA.

About Diagnostic Imaging Services, Inc. (DIS)

DIS is one of the largest independently-owned outpatient imaging organization in the Gulf Coast region, offering full-modality services to southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi coast. DIS is a unique imaging in the market offering a wide variety of services from ultra low dose CT to 3D mammography as well as an exclusive academic approach to prostate imaging with their 3T MRI study. Locations are in Metairie, Marrero, Covington and Slidell. Visit www.disnola.com for more information.

About Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.

Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. (HMSA) located in Twinsburg, Ohio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Medical Corporation offers a broad range of diagnostic imaging equipment including MRI, CT and Ultrasound. Our innovations in diagnostic imaging provide technology that drives clinical solutions to deliver diagnostic confidence, improve workflow efficiency and provide a better patient experience. In addition to exceptional equipment, HMSA is known for its comprehensive customer support programs to maximize the lifecycle value of equipment through responsive service maintenance, significant software upgrades and on-going applications support.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.4 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional material & components, automotive systems, health care and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at http://www.hitachi.com.