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Progressive Radiology Implements Communication Interface with CRISP on May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
Progressive Radiology Implements Communication Interface with CRISP on May 10, 2012 Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a communication date exchange interfac...
Dr. Tu and Radiology Resident Dr.Rekhi of The George Washington University Project Accepted for Presentation
May 07, 2012
The Maryland Self-Referral Law of 1993: Cornerstone Law Shaping Federal and State Advocacy. Historical summary from inception to recent challenges was accepted for oral presentation at the ...
Progressive Radiology Opens New Aberdeen Office!
Apr 05, 2012
Progressive Radiology Opens New Aberdeen Office Progressive Radiology is proud to announce the opening of its newest x-ray center, located in Aberdeen, Maryland. Aberdeen residents can now...
Progressive Radiology Signs CRISP Contract to Assist in Patient Care
Mar 13, 2012
Progressive Radiology, a leader in the growing use of electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchanges (HIE), is pleased announce our participation in the Chesapeake Regional Informat...
Dr Tu Appointed the New ASNR Alternate CPT Advisor
Mar 01, 2012
The CPT Editorial Panel prepares CPT codes submitted by specialty societies, commenting on other applicant proposals in advance of Panel meetings, and assists the ASNR RUC Advisor in preparing submiss...
Facelift at Progressive's Bel Air Location
Feb 28, 2012
Progressive Radiology’s Bel Air location is undergoing much needed renovations to serve our patients and medical providers better. A multiphase enhancement project which began in early Feb...
Dr. Tu Selected as a Manuscript Reviewer for the American Journal of Neuroadiology (AJNR)
Feb 06, 2012
Dr. Tu selected as a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Neuroadiology (AJNR). The mission of AJNR is to further knowledge in all aspects of neuroimaging, head and neck imaging, and ...
Progressive Radiology Welcomes Dr. Boyd to the Radiology Team
Jan 31, 2012
Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. David Boyd joins our radiology team. Learn more about Dr. Boyd at http://www.progressiveradiology.net/radiologists-directory/p...
Progressive Radiology Opens New Location in Greenbelt with 3.0T High-Field, Wide Bore MRI Technology
Jan 20, 2012
You can now receive the exceptional service and expertise from Progressive Radiology for your imaging health care needs in Greenbelt, MD. Progressive Radiology is proud to announce the opening of its ...
Progressive Radiology at Bel Air Passes MQSA Inspection
Jan 13, 2012
The Medical Director at the Bel Air office, Dr. Wilkens, is proud to announce successfully passing the annual MQSA inspection. She attributes the continued success of digital mammography and women's i...
Progressive Radiology Offers Discounted Medical Imaging
Dec 15, 2011
Are you uninsured or underinsured? Imaging tests can cost two to three times more in a hospital, or in an imaging center affiliated with a hospital. You can choose to have your examination done a...
Progressive Radiology Implements Mobile Physician Portal
Nov 09, 2011
Progressive Radiology strives to provide exceptional radiology services, with easy and rapid access to test results. With rapid, secure access to critical medical information, physicians have the info...
Dr. Tu Interviewed by Diagnostic Imaging Regarding Medical Radiation Exposure
Nov 07, 2011
Dr. Tu interviewed by Diagnostic Imaging Live on low-dose technologies. Low-dose technologies — Here’s a look at some of the low-dose imaging solutions, how the U.S. mar...
Dr. Wilkens Recognizes November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 03, 2011
Consider a low dose CT scan for lung cancer screening by Dr. Jill Wilkens. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death of both men and women in the United States. Each year more people die of lun...
Progressive Radiology Welcomes Dr. Charafeddine to the Radiology Team
Nov 03, 2011
Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Riad Charafeddine joins our radiology team. Learn more about Dr. Charafeddine at http://www.progressiveradiology.ne...
Progressive Radiology Contributes to the Harford County Community
Oct 21, 2011
Progressive Radiology participated in the Harford Business Expo at the Harford Hall in Bel Air, MD October 14-15. Progressive’s staff promoted Breast Cancer Awareness along with...
Progressive Radiology Welcomes Dr. Silverberg to the Radiology Team
Oct 01, 2011
Progressive Radiology is pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Silverberg joins our radiology team. Learn more about Dr. Silverberg at http://www.progressiveradiology.net/ra...
Top Ten Reasons to Choose Progressive Radiology for Women's Imaging by Dr. Wilkens
Sep 30, 2011
Breast cancer in the United States is still the most common cancer in women, despite your race or ethnicity! Risk Factors Research has found several risk factors that may increase your cha...
Progressive Radiology is Pleased to Provide Diagnostic Imaging Services to the University of Maryland Athletic Teams
Sep 19, 2011
Progressive Radiology has expanded by bringing diagnostic imaging services to the University of Maryland athletic teams. ...
Progressive Radiology Committed to The Fight
Sep 13, 2011
The staff at Progressive Radiology is proud to continue the fight against breast cancer. As part of our commitment, Progressive Radiology developed a fundraising campaign designing breast cancer...
American College of Radiology Renews Accreditation for Silver Spring's MRI Unit
Sep 09, 2011
The American College of Radiology’s Committee on MRI Accreditation is pleased to notify Progressive Radiology, the MRI unit at Silver Spring has met all requirements for accreditation....
Dr. David Writes a Blog Devoted to Musculoskeletal MRI
Sep 06, 2011
Visit Dr. David's blog at http://musculoskeletalmri.blogspot.com/ to learn more about musculoskeletal and orthopedic MRI. The blog covers all parts of the body, and contains many...
Dr. Wilkens Featured in Washington Post Article on CT Scans Triggering Lung Cancer Debate
Aug 23, 2011
CT scans for lung cancer trigger debate By Rob Stein, Published: August 15 Hospitals and radiology practices around the United States have increasingly begun using high-tech CT scans to screen...
Referring Physicians Can Request Referral Pads On-Line Via the Progressive Radiology Website.
Aug 05, 2011
Progressive Radiology is pleased to offer referring physicians the option to request referral pads anytime, anywhere on-line via the Progressive Radiology website. ...
Dr. Wilkens on Lung Cancer Screening CT Scan
Jul 25, 2011
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death of both men and women in the United States. Each year more people die of lung cancer than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Cigarette smoki...
Dr. Tu and his Radiology Residents at GW Receives The ACR RFS Advocacy Award
Jul 11, 2011
Dr. Tu was faculty advisor on a research project on health care reform which was presented at the ACR Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference (AMCLC) in Washington D.C. May 14-18. Dr. Tu me...
Dr. Raymond Tu Scientific Papers Accepted by RSNA
Jun 21, 2011
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) announced acceptance of 6 scientific papers authored by Raymond Tu MD of Progressive Radiology and his colleagues at The Georg...
Dr. Wilkens Designs New DXA Report
May 19, 2011
Progressive Radiology’s women’s imager, Dr. Jill C. Wilkens, introduces a new DXA report to streamline results. This redesigned report, inclusive of percent change in bone mineral d...
American College of Radiology Renews Accreditation for Westminster's MRI Unit
May 13, 2011
The American College of Radiology’s Committee on MRI Accreditation is pleased to notify Progressive Radiology, the MRI unit at Westminster has met all requirements for accreditation....
Progressive Radiology at Bel Air Recognized by Imaging Technology Magazine as a Top Women's Center for 2011
Mar 21, 2011
Progressive Radiology featured as a Top Women’s Center for 2011 in the March edition of Imaging Technology Magazine. You can read the entire article at their website http://www.itnonl...
Progressive Radiology Now Offers On-Site Creatinine and eGFR Testing with StatSensor
Mar 15, 2011
Patients requiring a Creatinine and eGFR test before a diagnostic exam with contrast media no longer need to worry about scheduling another appointment. Progressive Radiology off...
American College of Radiology Renews Accreditation for Bel Air's MRI Unit
Mar 15, 2011
The American College of Radiology’s Committee on MRI Accreditation is pleased to notify Progressive Radiology, the MRI unit at Bel Air (Colonnade) has met all requirements for accreditation....
Dr. Wilkens on Mammography Screening Recommendations: Wading Through the Recent Confusion
Feb 28, 2011
Mammography Screening Recommendations: Wading through the recent confusion By Jill C. Wilkens M.D. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States next to skin c...
Progressive Radiology is Committed to The Fight
Dec 23, 2010
The staff at Progressive Radiology is proud to continue the fight against breast cancer. As part of their commitment, Progressive Radiology developed a fundraising campaign designing breast canc...
Dr. Tu Meets with the Clinical Practice Committee at the Radiologic Society of North America
Dec 01, 2010
Dr. Tu, chair of Professional Relations in the American Society of Neuroradiology, discussed the response to Highmark Medical Services MR Angiography Draft Policy during the Clinical Practice Committe...
Dr. Tu Receives the Pineapple Award for Radiology Education at The George Washington University School of Medicine
Nov 19, 2010
Dr. Tu received the Pineapple Award for Radiology Education at the George Washington University School of Medicine Department of Radiology 2010 graduation dinner. The award is given to an attending by...
Dr. Wilkens on Men's Bone Health and Mammography
Aug 30, 2010
Just for Men Male Breast Cancer and Mammography Did you know that men get breast cancer too? In fact about 1450 men are diagnosed in the United States with breast cancer yearly.We, at Progressiv...
Progressive Radiology Launches New Website
Aug 20, 2010
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website providing; On-Line Appointment Requests On-Line Surveys Locations and Directions Services and How to Prepare for an Exam Radiologists Bio...
Dr. Aimee Maceda on Detecting Rheumatoid Arthritis Earlier with MRI
Aug 01, 2010
Over the past several years, several new therapies have been developed to help slow the progression of joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis. Because of these therapeutic advances, it is importan...
Dr. Aimee Maceda on Adenomyosis
Aug 01, 2010
Adenomyosis is a non-neoplastic condition in which ectopic endometrium invades the myometrium of the uterus. Diagnosis relying on clinical symptoms is difficult, because the symptoms are nonspecific...
Dr. Wilkens on Appendicitis During Pregnancy
Aug 01, 2010
Appendicitis is the most common non-obstetrical surgical problem encountered during pregnancy. The diagnosis may be disguised due to anatomic changes as well as atypical presenting sign and symptoms w...
New Digital Mammogram Equipment Installed in Bel Air, at the Colonnade
May 01, 2010
The Bel Air, Colonnade office installs new digital mammogram equipment. Visit www.progressiveradiology.net for more information....
