Ascension St. Vincent Warrick elevating local healthcare with new Nuclear Medicine Room

Ascension St. Vincent Warrick is expanding its local diagnostic capabilities with the installation of a new nuclear medicine camera, marking an investment in regional healthcare infrastructure. Featuring a high-performance dual-detector system, this technology empowers clinical care teams to perform key cardiac imaging studies — including stress tests — when clinically appropriate, with quality diagnostic precision. This helps support timely care decisions right here at home.

The upgraded nuclear medicine suite features advanced digital detector technology, a streamlined gantry design, a cantilevered patient table, and integrated Xeleris processing workstations. Key features designed to support local patient-centered care include:

• Quality imaging: Advanced detector technology and a SPECT-optimized design aim to provide clear diagnostic views.
• Minimized radiation exposure: Built-in dose reduction capabilities are designed to help reduce radiation exposure during scans.
• Enhanced comfort and efficiency: Faster SPECT imaging and flexible robotic gantry movement are designed to accommodate a wide range of clinical needs efficiently.
• Integrated care collaboration: Advanced image processing connects securely with remote workstations and PACS solutions to support care team collaboration.

This investment builds upon the broad range of local diagnostic services available at Ascension St. Vincent Warrick, which also includes X-ray, CT, MRI, and echocardiography (Echo).

To celebrate this advancement, Ascension St. Vincent Warrick will host a special blessing event at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10. Local media representatives are invited to attend the ceremony and tour the facility to learn how this investment expands access to care for Warrick County residents.