Multi-Million Dollar Technology Brings Faster, More Precise Care to Evansville Patients

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville officially blessed and unveiled its new state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar CT scanning device this afternoon, bringing a new level of advanced medical imaging directly to Southern Indiana patients in the Tri-State. This new technology dramatically improves the diagnostic experience and quality of care available to the Evansville community.

“This machine has been a long time coming for our organization, and we are excited to bring this advanced cardiac technology to our patients.” said Amanda Griswold, St. Vincent Director of Imaging Services. “Not only will it enhance the level of care we can provide, but it will also improve accessibility, allowing more patients in our region to receive these services close to home. “

Housed inside the Center for Advanced Medicine, this cutting-edge equipment ensures Evansville area patients receive safer, faster, more comfortable, and more precise care than ever before.

Transformational Impact for Evansville Patients:

Shorter Scan Times: Patients will spend significantly less time inside the scanner, reducing anxiety and discomfort.
Safer Imaging: The advanced technology requires less contrast dye, making the process gentler on the body.
Unmatched Precision: Higher image quality allows local physicians to pinpoint issues with incredible accuracy—even measuring microscopic anomalies—ensuring patients receive the most appropriate, highly tailored treatment plans quickly.
Care Close to Home: Evansville residents no longer need to travel outside the region to access the highest standard of non-invasive diagnostic imaging.

The acquisition of this life-saving technology was made possible by a generous $2.4 million donation from the Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Foundation, reflecting a continued commitment to investing in the health and well-being of the local community.

“Heart disease continues to impact millions of individuals and families, claiming nearly one in five lives in the United States annually.” said Foundation Director Jennifer Whitaker. “This advanced equipment is a vital resource for earlier detection, more precise diagnosis, and enhanced healing for every patient we serve across our region.”

With this milestone advancement, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and its Foundation reinforce their shared dedication to elevating local healthcare, ensuring Tri-State families have immediate access to world-class, life-saving cardiac and diagnostic care right in their own backyard.

About Ascension St. Vincent

Ascension St. Vincent operates 19 hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices and clinics serving Indiana, and employs more than 13,000 associates. In Fiscal Year 2024, Ascension St. Vincent provided more than $357 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty throughout the state. Ascension St. Vincent is part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2023, Ascension provided $2.2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.ascension.org.

About Ascension St. Vincent Foundation

Founded in 1968, the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Indianapolis, Indiana dedicated to raising and managing philanthropic contributions to support Ascension St. Vincent's community programs, capital projects, and patient care, with a special focus on serving the poor and vulnerable. The Foundation supports various ministries across Indianapolis, Carmel, and Fishers, including the Cardiovascular Research Institute and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Additional Ascension St. Vincent Foundations in Indiana serve the communities of Evansville, Kokomo, and Anderson. In fiscal year 2025, Ascension St. Vincent Foundations collectively provided funding of more than $39.8 million. Learn more at give.stvincent.org