UCI Health celebrates state of the art Outpatient Imaging Center with ribbon cutting ceremony

UCI Health celebrates state-of-the-art Outpatient Imaging Center with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Facility marks a leap forward for access to the most advanced diagnostic services in the community

Orange, Calif. - UCI Health marked a milestone in the opening of a state-of-the-art Outpatient Imaging Center at UCI Medical Center in Orange with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

When the center opens its doors to patients later this month, it will mark a leap forward in the mission of UCI Health to deliver leading-edge diagnostic services to the entire community.

The new 19,000 sq. ft. two-story Outpatient Imaging Center is equipped with the latest imaging technologies on the first floor while the second floor houses a dedicated breast health clinic, providing specialized services such as mammography, breast ultrasound and bone density screening. This facility is designed to offer streamlined care in a welcoming environment.

Nathan Shinagawa, UCI Health chief operating officer, expressed his excitement about the new facility.

"Today is a momentous occasion as we celebrate not just the opening of a new building, but a significant leap forward in our ability to provide exceptional care and cutting-edge diagnostic services to our community," said Shinagawa.

"This center represents our commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care, ensuring we meet the highest standards."

Advanced capabilities

The facility's first floor is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technologies that will provide comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, ensuring precise and timely diagnoses for our patients. The advanced equipment includes X-ray, MRI, ultrasound, CT, PET/CT and SPECT/CT, enabling UCI Health to offer the most comprehensive imaging services in the region.

Focus on breast health

The second floor features a dedicated breast health clinic, offering specialized services including mammography, breast ultrasound and bone density screening. This clinic is designed to provide unparalleled diagnostic and treatment services, with advanced imaging technology including automated breast ultrasound and mammography-guided biopsy systems.

The multidisciplinary approach integrates a team of surgeons, oncologists and imaging experts to deliver personalized care for patients.

Looking ahead

The UCI Health Outpatient Imaging Center is set to open its doors to patients later this month, ushering in a new era of diagnostic excellence and patient-centric care. The center's comprehensive range of services, combined with its state-of-the-art technology, positions UCI Health at the forefront of diagnostic imaging.

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About UCI Health

UCI Health, one of California's largest academic health systems, is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. The system comprises its main campus UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Recognized as a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.