Chicago, Ill., Nov. 20, 2009 – At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare presents “Healthcare Lighting,*” a concept for lighting design in medical facilities, aimed at creating a friendly and colorful environment instead of the common bland hospital atmosphere. Practical experience to date shows that many patients feel more comfortable and are more relaxed when the examination room or the diagnostic device is flooded with colored light and relaxing music is even played at the same time. Nurses, technologists and doctors also confirm that they find a colorful work environment much more pleasant. More

Malvern, Pa., Nov. 13, 2009 – Siemens Heathcare’s SOMATOM Definition Flash CT scanner has recently been honored by AuntMinnie.com with the 2009 “Best New Radiology Device” Minnie Award. Now in its 10th year, the Minnies is an annual event recognizing excellence in radiology and hosted by AuntMinnie.com. Minnies candidates were nominated by AuntMinnie.com members in September. Semifinalists and finalists are then selected through a vote by AuntMinnie’s expert panel of radiology professionals. More

Chicago, Ill. Nov. 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare takes the fight to cancer – fast and focused – at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), November 1-5, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. At ASTRO 2009, Siemens (booth #1829) showcases its portfolio of oncology innovations that can provide the key factors for a successful cancer fight: ultimate precision and uncompromised speed. More

Knoxville, Tenn., October 30, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions, announced today that it is a registered supplier of 18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) and investigational 3’Deoxy-3’[18F] Fluorothymidine (18F-FLT) to the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) in support of ACRIN’s multi-center clinical trials. More

Malvern, Pa., October 28, 2009 – Featuring the lowest dose and the fastest scan speed on the market, Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner is now poised to assist Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, Fla., to better serve its pediatric patients. The SOMATOM Definition Flash requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details. Parents and pediatric patients will benefit from this technology by not having to worry about sedation that otherwise would have been required for CT imaging. Breath hold is also optional with the Flash technology where images are acquired in the blink of an eye. More

Malvern, Pa., Oct. 14, 2009 – The University of Pennsylvania Health System, one of the largest health systems in the United States, has awarded a $135 million contract for Integrated Service Management to Siemens Healthcare. Over the next seven years, Siemens will be servicing and ensuring around-the-clock availability of diagnostic systems and bio-medical devices from diverse manufacturers in the customer’s various hospitals. While the diagnostic systems involved include MRI scanners, CT scanners and ultrasound systems, the second group comprises, for example, laboratory systems, surveillance monitors and anesthesia units. Many diagnostic systems are constantly monitored via a data link for remote services. This can make it possible to prevent or repair faults without having to dispatch a service engineer to the installation site. Another important aspect of Integrated Service Management is that Siemens provides consulting services to the clinic on workflow optimization and offers advanced training for service engineers and operating personnel. This new contract represents a continuous extension of the preceding eight-year service agreement. More

Barcelona, Spain, October 13, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare reported today at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear medicine (EANM) in Barcelona, Spain, that leading hospitals in England, France, Germany and Monaco have shown strong interest and adoption of the Biograph mCT, the worlds first molecular CT, to fuel advanced diagnostic capabilities and to drive greater workflow efficiencies. More

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 6, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announced today the availability of syngo® Dynamic PET with Myocardial Blood Flow, a new cardiac imaging software application for the industry-leading Biograph® PET•CT scanners that may have significant impact on the diagnosis of patients with advanced coronary artery disease (CAD) and specifically, with those patients with multi-vessel disease, or those who are asymptomatic. This new application can be seen at the Siemens booth 207, at the American Society for Nuclear Cardiology Scientific Session in Minneapolis. More

Grapevine, TX, October 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is showcasing three innovative health information technology solutions designed to help customers build and maintain a comprehensive Electronic Health Record, at the 81st American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit in Grapevine, TX, October 3-8 (Booths #1322). Tools range from plan-of-care functionality to enterprise document management to state-of-the art data mining and reporting. More

Plainfield, IN., October 1, 2009 – Today, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will officially open the new Americas Distribution Center, a 300,000 square foot facility in Plainfield, Indiana. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics develops and manufactures diagnostic systems and reagents used to perform blood tests for diagnosing and monitoring patients. The new distribution center in Plainfield leverages advanced facility design to streamline the storage and world wide distribution of critical diagnostic supplies to physicians and clinical laboratories. More

Montreal, Canada, Sept. 23, 2009 – Siemens announced today the sixth annual “New Point of View” Preclinical Image of the Year awards for cutting-edge images from pioneering preclinical research. Four category winners and four honorable mentions were announced, and the Image of the Year winner will be showcased in the company’s booth #416. More

Montreal, Canada, Sept. 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announced today the initial findings of a new imaging biomarker developed by its molecular imaging biomarker research facility in collaboration with Dr. Jian Q. (Michael) Yu and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The new imaging agent was designed to capture and quantify the cellular expression of CA-IX, an enzyme whose expression has been linked to tumor growth and invasion, as well as hypoxia. The results were presented today at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in Montreal. More

Malvern, Pa., September 21, 2009 – Ingalls Health System and St. Peter’s Hospital are the latest healthcare providers to successfully launch Siemens Soarian Clinicals Healthcare Information System (HIS) in their facilities, another significant step by both to enhance patient care delivery processes, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs and errors through the use of innovative, enterprise-wide health information technology. More

Port Jefferson, N.Y, Sept. 17, 2009 – With a click of a button, the lives of thousands may have changed for the better. As the winning online bidder for a Siemens Healthcare digital radiography (DR) system, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (www.matherhospital.org) in Port Jefferson, N.Y., today presented a check for $285,309 to the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) (www.childrenshealthfund.org), a national organization dedicated to providing health care for homeless and medically disadvantaged children and advocating on behalf of all children. Mather Hospital’s new Siemens DR system, the Ysio®, will allow the hospital to comfortably image patients of various shapes and sizes, ages and disabilities. More

Hamburg, Germany, Sept. 14, 2009 – Adding a new premium ultrasound platform to its Women’s Imaging line of products, Siemens Healthcare introduces the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system – Women’s Imaging at the 19th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) in Hamburg, Germany. At booth No. 201, the company demonstrates how innovative 3D/4D imaging solution and unique knowledge-based applications enhance the quality of care and speed up workflows in high-risk fetal imaging, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as breast imaging. More

Malvern, Pa., Sept. 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare and SurgiVision, Inc. today announced an agreement for the co-development and commercialization of a real-time magnetic resonance image (MRI)-guided cardiac electrophysiology (EP) system. The two companies are collaborating with the University of Utah to bring to the clinic a fully integrated, ground-breaking EP MRI system that promises to improve conventional catheter-based cardiac procedures. More

Mountain View, Calif., Aug. 25, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is now shipping its syngo® US Workplace, Release 3.5, an intuitive, off-the-system workstation solution that delivers advanced applications for improved clinical workflow and patient care. The release offers comprehensive capabilities for cardiology, general imaging, OB/GYN, and vascular screening, including the syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP) for semi-automated carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurements. More

Malvern, Pa., Aug. 18, 2009 – According to a recent report from market research firm KLAS*, Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM® Emotion CT scanner is ranked highest among 16-slice CT systems. Powerful and cost-effective, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 enables facilities to not only perform routine examinations, such as brain, chest, and abdomen examinations, but also undertake high-end, detailed examinations, such as high-resolution CT angiography, which greatly improve patient care, as well as diagnostic workflow. More

Malvern, PA., August 10, 2009 – Today, Siemens Healthcare announces its latest efforts to help healthcare providers achieve Health IT ‘Meaningful Use’ criteria, continuing its pledge to assist customers in maximizing potential benefits under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The company is poised to explore these and other strategic initiatives with providers as it helps recommend and shape language in Washington related to the ongoing nationwide push for greater Health IT adoption. More

Philadelphia, PA., August 7, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is once again hosting Innovations, a one-of-a-kind symposium where Siemens U.S. health information technology customers can share ideas and expand their knowledge around invaluable tools and innovative strategies that will help them improve efficiencies and stay ahead of the technological curve. Computerized Physician Order Entry and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are among several highly-relevant topics being covered during this year’s forum, which runs from August 8-12 in Philadelphia, Pa. More

Anaheim, Calif., July 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (booth #711) brings the treatment plan to the patient with the IM-RealART™ Solution, debuting at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) in Anaheim, Calif., July 26-30. IM-RealART Solution is one of the first real-time adaptive radiation therapy solutions, resulting in high quality plans that can be produced in approximately 10 minutes or less, and does not require patient re-positioning or extensive re-planning processes. More

Deerfield, Ill., July 22, 2009 –Siemens Healthcare showcases new and innovative solutions that automate workflow in the clinical laboratory through system consolidation and inter-connectivity of systems in booth #415, Exhibit hall A, McCormick Center, at the 2009 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Expo in Chicago, Illinois July 21-23, 2009. Educational workshops sponsored by Siemens and in-booth presentations will cover topics such as sepsis, allergy, women’s heart health, and the financial crisis and healthcare reform. More

Deerfield, Ill., July 21, 2009 — Siemens Healthcare has introduced three new clinical laboratory automation solutions that eliminate manual processes laboratory personnel perform in producing diagnostic test results for patient care. By automating certain steps of the process, laboratories can improve the efficiency and quality of their operations, and reduce the time to produce diagnostic test results. More

Deerfield, Ill., July 21, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare launched the Dimension Vista® 500 Intelligent Lab System—the latest addition to the company’s family of ultra-integrated chemistry and immunochemistry systems. The new system has a test menu of more than 115 assays and offers test panels for anemia, cardiac disease, thyroid disorders, therapeutic drug monitoring, protein testing, drugs-of-abuse testing and routine and specialty chemistry testing—all on one system and from a single patient sample. With the option of two configurations, the system meets the varying needs of mid-volume laboratories. More

Deerfield, Ill., July 20, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare today released new survey results revealing that 85 percent of mothers in the United States believe childhood allergies are a serious concern. Yet, when asked about testing their children for allergies, the survey shows that many mothers know little about the testing options available. Furthermore, more than one-third were not familiar with the accuracy of these tests, despite 93 percent indicating that accuracy was their top concern. The survey of over 1,000 U.S. mothers is part of a Siemens health initiative to raise awareness about this growing epidemic in America. More

Knoxville, Tenn., July 17, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. announced today that they are a registered supplier of investigational 3’Deoxy-3’[18F] Fluorothymidine (F-18 FLT) to the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s Clinical Trial network. This was made possible via a cross reference from Siemens Molecular Imaging/PETNET’s Drug Master File (DMF) to the SNM’s centralized IND. More

Malvern, Pa., July 7, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare opens doors to new applications in computed tomography (CT) imaging with the first installation of its SOMATOM® Definition AS (Adaptive Scanner) 20-slice configuration CT system at Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). As the world’s first adaptive CT scanner, the SOMATOM Definition AS adapts to virtually any patient, adapts for complete dose protection, adapts for new dimensions, and adapts to the user’s space. More

Mountain View, Calif., July 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare today introduced a dedicated ultrasound solution for Obstetrics and Gynecology, the ACUSON X300™ ultrasound system, Premium Edition (PE) – Women’s Imaging. The system features exceptional clinical performance across all modes, including 3D/4D imaging. Unique workflow tools such as automated biometry measurements of the fetus streamline the exam process for greater patient throughput. Compact, highly portable, and easy to use, the system accommodates the needs of any clinical environment – from private practices to busy hospital settings. More

Malvern, Pa., June 30, 2009 –UMass Memorial Health Care and Bethesda Healthcare System have just signed multi-year contracts for Soarian, Siemens’ innovative, fully web-based Healthcare Information System (HIS) that helps hospitals facilitate enterprise-wide workflows to more efficiently meet their unique clinical, financial, and administrative challenges. More

Malvern, Pa., June 29, 2009 – Michael Reitermann has been appointed the new CEO of Siemens Healthcare’s U.S. organization, effective July 1, 2009. In his new position, Reitermann will lead the marketing, sales and service functions for Siemens Healthcare in the U.S., including the medical imaging, therapy and health care information technology businesses. He will be based at the U.S. headquarters in Malvern, Pa. Reitermann succeeds Dr. Heinrich Kolem, who will assume the role of global head of Siemens Healthcare’s Angiography, Fluoroscopy and X-ray business unit, based in Forchheim, Germany. More

Deerfield, Ill., June 25, 2009 – The Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, the group purchasing unit of the Premier healthcare alliance, has presented Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics with the 2009 Pinnacle Award for the fourth consecutive year. The company is one of 19 winners out of 800 eligible suppliers whose performance exceeds the expectations of Premier. Siemens is being recognized for the outstanding management of Premier agreements and serving the members of the Premier alliance, which is made up of more than 2,100 U.S. hospitals and 58,000 other health care sites. More

Malvern, Pa., June 25, 2009 – Gail Latimer, MSN, RN, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Siemens Healthcare has been selected by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) as one of the 2009 new Fellows. This prestigious honor will be bestowed upon her, along with 98 other nurse leaders, during the Academy’s 36th Annual Meeting & Conference in Atlanta, Ga., November 7. More

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced that Thomas Miller, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Workflow & Solutions Division, Siemens Healthcare, testified before the Health Subcommittee, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives on the need for healthcare reform. More

Malvern, Pa., June 17, 2009 – MedCentral Health System has just launched Siemens new knowledge-driven healthcare data-mining tool, Soarian® Quality Measures, enabled by the REMIND™ (Reliable Extraction and Meaningful Inference from Non-structured Data) Platform. The application will help MedCentral streamline its quality improvement process by automating chart abstraction and helping expedite the submission of quality measures, as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. More

Toronto, Canada, June 16, 2009 – SNM and Siemens Healthcare today announced the winners of the Siemens Award for Excellence in Practice-Based Research at SNM’s 56th Annual Meeting in Toronto. The purpose of the award is to encourage clinicians and researchers to create studies that demonstrate the economic value of molecular imaging, including nuclear medicine, in the daily patient management process. This is especially important as many emerging applications and techniques are limited in their adoption. Cooperative efforts to encourage research studies hold potential to drive down the overall cost of healthcare by increasing the quality and accuracy of the information gained using these types of imaging techniques and bolsters efforts for generating evidence for increased reimbursement. More

Toronto, Canada, June 15, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare Molecular Imaging announces the much anticipated first US installations of Siemens Biograph mCT at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill., and at the Spectrum Health Lemmon-Holton Cancer Pavilion in Grand Rapids, Mich. Siemens Healthcare continues to lead the molecular imaging industry by providing solutions that are both progressive and innovative, meeting the specific needs of every customer. Siemens (booth #1024) will highlight the Biograph mCT at the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week. More

Seattle, Wa, June 15, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of financial solutions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Healthcare Finance Conference 2009, Seattle, Wa, June 14-17 (booths #1619, 1621) as part of its commitment to help providers achieve higher operational efficiency, financial excellence, and overcome a challenging economic climate. More

Toronto, Canada, June 14, 2009 – At the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week, Siemens Healthcare will highlight Symbia.net*, the new client-server solution for SPECT and SPECT•CT imaging applications for anytime, anywhere processing and reading. Show attendees are invited to experience Symbia.net functionality at the Siemens booth (#1024). More

Toronto, Canada, June 14, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the 500th installation of its diagnostic SPECT-CT technology. The Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke in Quebec will receive a Symbia T6-slice SPECT-CT system on June 18 and will be honored at Siemens Booth #1024 at this week’s 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto. This milestone installation demonstrates the clear market shift toward diagnostic SPECT•CT procedures. More

Toronto, Canada, June 13, 2009 – At the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week, Siemens (booth #1024) is breaking down barriers to market entry, as well as offering versatile, multipurpose solutions that help physicians provide high quality patient care, and effectively manage healthcare costs. As the healthcare landscape changes within the United States and internationally, Siemens molecular imaging solutions offer options at all purchasing levels. The Biograph™ mCT, the world’s first molecular CT, will be shown at SNM for the first time. More

Toronto, Canada, June 12, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the launch of its newest version of Inveon Research Workplace, IRW 3.0, at the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto, June 14-16. This new software provides Inveon users with an expanded set of tools for image visualization and data analysis, and new solutions for important applications in cardiac PET imaging. As part of Siemens’ ongoing commitment to preclinical imaging solutions, this new software is one more tool in the comprehensive array of solutions offered with Inveon hardware and software technology for preclinical research. More

Toronto, Canada, June 11, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and a leader in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, has announced the execution of a supply agreement with Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, to provide BMS747158 for PET imaging of cardiac perfusion as part of the Phase II and Phase III trials. PETNET Solutions/Siemens has previously supplied all of the clinical trial doses for the Lantheus Phase I study. BMS747158 is Lantheus’ novel fluorine 18-labeled Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracer for myocardial perfusion imaging in subjects under rest and stress conditions. More

Knoxville, Tenn., June 5, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., has reported that it is prepared to increase production and availability of 18F Sodium Fluoride (NaF) to replace Technetium for MDP bone scans. The company has taken appropriate steps to help offset shortages of molybdenum, which can result in limited availability of 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceuticals. More

Washington, D.C., June 6, 2009 – At the 20th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) in Washington, D.C., from June 6-10, Siemens Healthcare (booth #411) will be demonstrating a new Gold Standard in Echocardiography: Non-stitched, real-time full-volume 3D images of the heart acquired in one single heart cycle with the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system. The latest release of the system features unique technologies and applications that improve diagnostic confidence and workflow in echocardiography. The company will also showcase the world’s first volume 3D intra-cardiac echocardiography catheter, the ACUSON AcuNav™ V ultrasound catheter, which delivers real-time volumetric information from inside the heart. More

Hoffman Estates, Ill., June 5, 2009 – The Inveon preclinical imaging scanner from Siemens Healthcare has recently been validated in several publications using newly established NEMA guidelines for conducting performance evaluation of preclinical PET imaging scanners. More

Malvern, Pa., June 4, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the general availability of the latest version¹ of Soarian® Clinicals, the Siemens enterprise-wide healthcare information system that streamlines information flow to support healthcare providers’ operational and administrative initiatives. New Plan of Care functionality empowers care teams with tools to implement their patient-specific collective care plan derived from best-evidence content. More

Deerfield, Ill., June 4, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare and Disney are introducing a children’s book to the clinical laboratory and physician communities to educate children and parents about the diagnosis and management of allergies. Mickey and the Giant Kachoo!, featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse, highlights a blood test to help identify allergens that trigger allergic reactions, one that’s simpler than a traditional skin-prick test and poses no risk of a severe reaction. More

Charlotte, NC, June 2, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative imaging IT solutions for the healthcare market, will demonstrate the latest developments to its broad radiology, cardiology and image-processing portfolio at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2009 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, June 4-7 (booth #118). More

Deerfield, Ill., May 21, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare launches the next-generation integrated chemistry and immunochemistry system for use in mid-volume clinical laboratories. The Dimension® EXL™ system with LM (LOCI Module) uses LOCI® advanced chemiluminescence technology, allowing customers access to fast, sensitive immunoassay testing on a trusted and proven integrated platform. LOCI technology allows for fast analytical turnaround time of 10 minutes for critical cardiac tests such as high-sensitivity Troponin I. More

Malvern, Pa., May 18, 2009 – As the third leading cause of death in the United States, stroke effects approximately 795,000 Americans each year – with an estimated 610,000 accounting as first-time cases¹. And for a stroke victim, the first few hours are the defining time when a quick and effective diagnosis can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability. At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Neuroradiology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 16-21, Siemens Healthcare (booth #207) brings stroke diagnosis to the patient with a combination of Siemens SOMATOM® computed tomography (CT) scanner technology and CT Neuro Engine, offering a unique and complete solution for all aspects of neuroradiology. More

Boston, Mass., May 13, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate the clinical benefits of the world’s first volume intra-cardiac echocardiography (VICE) catheter, the ACUSON AcuNav™ V ultrasound catheter, this week at the 2009 Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, May 13-16. With real-time volumetric information from inside the heart, the new volume catheter will improve therapeutic ablation procedures and other electrophysiology (EP) applications facilitating workflow and improving performance in the EP lab. More

Hoffman Estates, Ill, May 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces FDA 510(k) clearance for the new Biograph® TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT system, which is now commercially available. More

Hoffman Estates, Ill., May 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare has filed an exploratory Investigational New Drug (eIND) application with the FDA for a for a new imaging agent [18F]-SMIBR-W372, to image Amyloid Plaque associated with Alzheimer's Disease. The latest result of Siemens broad PET biomarker research program, this new plaque imaging agent, when imaged using Positron Emission Tomography, has been designed to seek out amyloid plaques in the living human brain. Together with other agents developed in the program, [18F]-SMIBR-W372 may assist Siemens in achieving its goal of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages. More

Deerfield, Ill., May 6, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) announces the availability of the CLINITEK® AUWi System, the combination of two of the most widely used urine analyzers in the clinical laboratory– the CLINTEK Atlas® Automated Urine Chemistry Analyzer and the Sysmex UF-1000i™ Urine Cell Analyzer. More

Malvern, Pa., May 5, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) has reached a milestone with the 300th global installation of its SOMATOM® Definition AS (Adaptive Scanner), the world’s first adaptive computed tomography (CT) scanner, which adapts to virtually any patient, adapts for complete dose protection, adapts for new dimensions, and adapts to the user’s space. The new system was recently installed at Community Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed, Critical Access hospital in Staunton, Ill. More

Chicago, Ill., May 2, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) showcases latest ultrasound solutions at the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), in Chicago, May 2-6, featuring innovative knowledge-based workflow and 4D applications that increase diagnostic confidence and improve clinical workflow. One of the highlights includes syngo® Auto OB measurements, which are an advanced clinical tool that automates routine biometry measurements of the fetus. More

Deerfield, Ill., April 29, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) donates clinical laboratory instruments and diagnostic tests to the National Kidney Foundation’s community outreach program, Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), to help reduce the number of individuals that develop chronic kidney disease. The program raises awareness in the United States about early detection of kidney disease and screens high-risk individuals at no charge. More

Malvern, Pa., April 28, 2009 – Rosemary Kennedy, RN, MBA, chief nursing informatics officer for Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare), has just been named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” for 2009. In compiling the list, Modern Healthcare editors selected 25 female healthcare executives who are making a positive difference in the industry, honoring women who are leading healthcare systems, corporations, government agencies, philanthropic organizations and professional associations. More

Malvern, Pa., April 27, 2009 – Highlighting lowest dose and fastest speed, Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) announces Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as the first medical facility in the United States to offer patients the innovations of the SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner. The SOMATOM Definition Flash requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details. The fastest scanning speed in CT (i.e., 43 cm/s) and a temporal resolution of 75 ms enable complete scans of the entire chest region in just 0.6 seconds. Thus, clinicians now have the option of not requiring their patients to hold their breath during the exam. More

Deerfield, Ill., April 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) introduces the RAPIDPoint 340 and 350 Blood Gas Analyzers for the low- to mid-volume critical care patient testing sites. These two low-maintenance models are small, easy-to-use cartridge-based systems. The simplicity of these systems is ideal for operators in a variety of critical care testing sites including intensive care units, operating or emergency rooms, and the clinical laboratory. More

Chicago, April 7, 2009 – In response to the need for more effective collection of patient vital signs data, Greenwood Leflore Hospital recently went live with Soarian® Device Connect v2.0, which Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will showcase at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Chicago, April 6, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will focus on knowledge-driven solutions and quality of care with Soarian® Quality Measures, enabled by the REMIND™ Platform, at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago (Booth #2036). More

Chicago, April 5, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced new customer contracts and installations, along with strong existing-customer support, for its enterprise-wide clinical workflow system Soarian Clinicals, at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Chicago, April 5, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced enhancements to its MedSeries4 Clinical Suite enterprise-wide solution, which includes a new easy-to-use interface that allows clinicians to access vital clinical data in three clicks or less. This and other MedSeries 4 enhancements, including plans of care and medication management, will be showcased at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Chicago, April 4, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced enhancements to its Soarian Revenue Cycle Management enterprise-wide solution at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. Most notably, Soarian Financials' comprehensive claims management solution now includes additional industry-leading edits to further promote clean claims processing and accelerated cash collection, while reducing providers' reliance on third-party claims solutions. More

Chicago, April 3, 2009 – CentraState and Pinnacle health systems will demonstrate and discuss how to leverage information technology to improve nursing practice as part of the Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) experience at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Chicago, April 3, 2009 – The Image and Knowledge Management (IKM) business unit of Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) and Harris Corporation (www.harris.com) are joining forces to offer healthcare providers affordable solutions critical for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) disaster recovery to support business continuity. More

Malvern, Pa., April 2, 2008 – Citing the company’s dominance in the market and its introduction of ultra-short, open-bore magnetic resonance (MR) imaging scanners as the new standard of care within MRI, global market analyst Frost & Sullivan has honored Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) with the 2009 North American Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanners Market Leadership Award. More

Chicago, April 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will highlight workflow enhancements and demonstrate role-based portals, innovative applications, and intelligent information systems for radiology and cardiology at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

New York N.Y., April 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the benefits of workflow automation on the new release of its premier general imaging platform, the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system, at the annual conference of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), April 2-5, in New York City at booth # 413. These solutions comprise a palette of exam procedures and protocols which address the challenges that handheld ultrasound faces in regards to user-dependence and variability, as well as scan-related injuries. Siemens will also highlight how automation can support the viability of fusing ultrasound and computed tomography imaging in the clinical routine. More

Chicago, March 31, 2009 – Anchored by a broad portfolio and bolstered by 35 years of healthcare IT experience, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will unveil its latest portfolio of healthcare information technology innovations at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, April 4-8 (Booth #2036, South Hall, Level 3). The latest offerings in clinical and community-market solutions, revenue cycle management, point of care, and image & knowledge management continue Siemens’ objective to help healthcare providers streamline workflows and achieve quality initiatives at reduced costs. More

Orlando, Fla., March 28, 2009 – At the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842, Siemens will present enhancements to their syngo® Dynamics solution. The newest, version 8.01, is designed to offer even greater efficiency, accuracy, and increased capabilities for clinical procedures in the fields of cardiovascular imaging, vascular ultrasound, general imaging, and OB/GYN. More

Orlando, Fla., March 28, 2009 – During the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system that delivers workflow speed and improved diagnostic confidence with non-stitched, instantaneous full-volume imaging of the heart in one single heart cycle (booth #1842). The company will also show how knowledge-based applications and automation of procedures across their platforms enhance clinical workflows. More

Orlando, Fla., March 27, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates its commitment to excellence “From Prevention to Follow-up” at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., in booth #1842. Siemens comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and solutions ensure excellence in prevention, early detection, acute-care, and follow-up of cardiovascular disease by bringing together medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, cardiovascular information technology (IT) solutions, workflow, and customized support offerings. More

Orlando, Fla., March 26, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the fastest speed and lowest dose for cardiac applications with the SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual source computed tomography (CT) scanner at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842. Siemens CT covers the entire spectrum of cardiology, from early detection to acute care through follow-up. More

Orlando, Fla., March 25, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) provides imaging excellence and workflow enhancements for cardiology with its ultimate hybrid at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842. Highlights at the Siemens booth at this year’s conference is the first-to-market Artis zeego® with small detector1, which enables cardiologists to work with great efficiency and precision. The Artis zeego is part of the Artis zee® family of interventional imaging in cardiology, radiology, and surgery. More

Deerfield, Ill., March 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) and Sysmex Corporation (www.sysmex.co.jp/en/) have announced the signing of a five-year contract renewal for a global supply, distributorship, sales and service agreement. Under the agreement, clinical laboratory customers around the world continue to have access to the largest portfolio of coagulation instruments and tests. The companies will also continue joint product development activities ensuring customers have continued access to new coagulation technology. More

Knoxville, Tenn., March 20, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and a leader in radiopharmaceutical distribution, has announced the opening of a new SPECT radiopharmacy in Raleigh, N.C. Through an agreement with Covidien Medical Imaging, PETNET now offers a combined portfolio of high energy and low energy radioisotopes to the nuclear medicine community, further expanding its PET and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) coverage. More

Malvern, PA., March 12, 2009 – Today, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announced details of its program aimed at assisting customers navigate the key Health IT provisions of the recently-enacted American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). Through these activities, the company hopes to further inform its customers about the intricacies of the legislation and enable them to maximize the potential benefits of the stimulus package. More

Malvern, Pa., March 10, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) celebrates a milestone with the 1,000th installation of its MAMMOMAT® NovationDR, a full-field digital mammography system for screening, diagnostics, and biopsy applications. Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, an 80-bed community hospital in El Dorado, Kansas, recently received the MAMMOMAT NovationDR, the first system to merge Siemens’ long-standing networking expertise with all the advantages of full-field digital mammography to optimize clinical workflow. More

Hoffman Estates, Ill., March 6, 2009 – Siemens expands is imaging portfolio with the addition of the Biograph® TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT* imager. The Biograph TruePoint PET•CT imaging family is the first portfolio of imaging systems to include High-Definition PET•CT and now expands its offering with 16-slice CT capabilities. The Biograph TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT will be highlighted this week at the European Congress of Radiology, March 6-10, in Vienna, Austria. More

Malvern, Pa., February 24, 2009 – Recently, two U.S. healthcare facilities signed multi-year contracts with Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare), which include the installation of Siemens’ Soarian® Health Information System (HIS) platform. An additional facility also signed a multi-year contract for Soarian and Siemens’ MedSeries4®, another fully web-based HIS designed to meet the unique needs of community hospitals. More

Deerfield, Ill., February 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) launched a new version (5.0) of the EasyLink Informatics product providing customers with more workflow enhancement opportunities, connectivity to new instruments and a new fully integrated web-based quality control (QC) package. EasyLink connects multiple instruments to a laboratory information system (LIS), to consolidate patient data management. With this addition, Siemens continues to offer a scalable informatics option for all sizes and types of clinical laboratories and also extends connectivity options to more instruments across the clinical laboratory for improved patient & QC data management. More

Hoffman Estates, Ill., February 19, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the addition of the Symbia® E single detector imaging system to its portfolio of state-of-the-art, award-winning Symbia family of scanners. The Symbia E is a high-quality, cost-effective single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) system that can help improve clinical confidence, reliability and versatility. More

Malvern, Pa., February 9, 2009 – Rosemary Kennedy, RN, MBA, chief nursing informatics officer for Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare), has just been awarded the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s 2008 Nursing Informatics Leadership Award. The Society will award Kennedy, along with 50 other industry leaders and organizations, on April 4 during the 2009 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, Ill. More

Malvern, Pa., February 10, 2008 – Personalized medicine takes center stage as healthcare executives, radiologists, pathologists, and information technology (IT) professionals gather at the Society Hill Sheraton in Philadelphia, February 10-11, to learn the latest trends and techniques in delivering integrated healthcare. Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) and The Dark Report bring together industry experts in molecular imaging, molecular diagnostics and IT, to discuss rapidly advancing trends in the integration of imaging and clinical laboratory diagnostics as a means to enhance predictive diagnosis and tailor effective treatment to the individual. More

San Diego, Calif., January 29, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights its latest ultrasound solutions for obstetrics at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) in San Diego, January 29-30, featuring innovative knowledge-based workflow and 4D applications that increase diagnostic confidence and improve clinical workflow. More

Malvern, Pa., Jan. 23, 2009 – Renowned research firm KLAS has named Siemens Healthcare’s (www.siemens.com/healthcare) NOVIUS Lab as the recipient of its 2008 Best in KLAS award for laboratory information systems (LIS) for large hospitals with more than 200 beds. The prestigious annual award is given to a vendor or product that scores the highest in its industry segment and meets all other Best in KLAS requirements. More

Zion, Ill., January 22, 2009 – On January 27, 2009, the Siemens Caring Hands United Way Committee (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will award The Zion Benton Children's Service/ Lind Memorial Dental Clinic a check for $10,000 to help fund their “Add a Chair” Project, which involves equipping a third room in their dental facility for children of low-income families. More

Mountain View, Calif., January 16, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare and U-Systems, Inc., today announced a technology licensing agreement for U-Systems’ somo•VIEWer™* advanced workstation for Automated Breast Ultrasound for use with Siemens’ ACUSON S2000™ Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), which recently received FDA 510 (k) clearance. This will allow physicians to obtain the comprehensive 3D view of the breast with the intuitive anatomical coronal plane not available with conventional ultrasound systems. The agreement will facilitate the adoption of Automated Breast Volume Ultrasound for women’s healthcare providers. More

Malvern, Pa., January 16, 2009 - Siemens Healthcare and the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) congratulate John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y., on winning the recent online auction for a new Ysio digital radiography system from Siemens. Siemens worked with the Children’s Health Fund, which will receive all proceeds from the event, totaling more than $285,000. The proceeds will help CHF’s programs provide urgent health services to children and their families throughout the United States. More