Officials Dedicate Cath and
Interventional Imaging Lab

A collaborative project with Kettering Medical Center, the $2.2 million Lab is one of the latest enhancements made since GMH became part of Kettering Health Network last year. The lab became operational earlier this summer with the capability to treat heart and vascular disease as well as back pain through minimally-invasive techniques.

"This facility is a tremendous advancement in health care for our community," said Tammy Murphy, manager. "With this equipment, we can now perform diagnostic heart catheterizations, cardioversions, pacemaker and internal defibrillator placement, and trans-esophageal echocardiograms. We can also perform angiography and stenting of other blood vessels in the body."

The dual-use interventional imaging and catheterization facility utilizes a GE Innova 4100 system. This digital imaging system renders extremely detailed, real-time images during procedures that require exacting precision.

Coupled with Greene Memorial Hospital's other recent advancement in cardiac care, its accreditation as a certified Chest Pain Center, the lab opening shows the hospital's commitment to providing community residents with the best resources and tools for fighting cardiac disease.

"It is a real advantage for us to collaborate with Kettering Medical Center on our Cardiac Cath & Interventional Imaging Lab," said Greg Henderson, president of Greene Memorial Hospital. "Their experience, guidance and support are critical to our success and will ensure that the Lab is of great benefit to residents in and around Xenia."

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