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How To Build a Patient Environment People Want To Be In
Hospitals are, by nature, high-stakes places. People often arrive feeling anxious, vulnerable or uncertain about what comes next. Physicians and care teams help patients feel seen and supported, but they’re not the only ones shaping the experience. The environment also plays a crucial role. From the time a patient walks... Read moreImaging Implants with Confidence: Here’s What Technologists Should Know
After more than two decades in MRI and over 11 years teaching MRI physics, one thing has become clear to me: implant safety is one of the most misunderstood responsibilities we have as technologists. Every day, we balance patient comfort, diagnostic quality and safety in an environment where even small oversights can have... Read moreGrow Your Cardiovascular Service Line To Meet the Moment
Every February, American Heart Month puts a spotlight on the critical importance of cardiovascular care. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., and the number of patients seeking care continues to rise. Inpatient cardiovascular procedures are expected to grow 8% by 2035, while outpatient procedures... Read moreThe Official Guide to the 2026 Cassling Leadership Institute
Discover a series of webinars that will amplify your professional and personal growth In partnership with Bellevue University, Cassling is excited to launch another year-long series of webinars to support healthcare leaders in challenging the status quo and developing practical skills to grow both professionally and... Read moreby Ellie Stanard in Cassling, Webinar,
OEM Service Contracts: The Ultimate Return on Investment
With every imaging equipment purchase comes an important question your team will need to answer: Do we purchase a service contract? While the response boils down to a relatively simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No,’ the ramifications are more complicated. For an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service contract to make sense, your... Read moreby Shawn Pew in Equipment Service,
Breaking Barriers in Communication: How Children’s Health in Texas is Creating Inclusive Care for Every Patient
MRI scans can be a stressful experience for patients of any age. The loud sounds, the confined space, the required stillness…it’s a lot, even under the best circumstances. And as any seasoned technologist will tell you, capturing the perfect images involves a combination of precise instruction and compassionate coaching.... Read moreby Tana Phelps in Cassling,
Commitment to Care: Recognizing Cassling’s 2025 Retirees
Every day, our customers work tirelessly to care for patients. Supporting them in that mission is a privilege we never take for granted. This year, we celebrate the employees who have spent their careers standing behind those customers by servicing their equipment, supporting their teams and facilities and, ultimately,... Read moreRecapping RSNA 2025: Imaging the Individual
At this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, the energy was undeniable as thousands of radiologists, technologists and other medical professionals came together to explore the latest innovations shaping the imaging field. One theme kept coming up again and again: artificial intelligence... Read moreNebraska Medicine Sets the Bar in Workforce Innovation
Across the country, healthcare systems are facing critical workforce shortages. At Nebraska Medicine, the Department of Diagnostic Radiology has taken this seemingly impossible challenge and turned it into an opportunity for growth. As a finalist for Cassling’s Imaging for Impact Award, the department has used education,... Read moreby Tana Phelps in Cassling,
Honoring 20 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Cameron Johnsen, Courtney Glover and Jay Daniels
At Cassling, we are grateful for the dedication of individuals who go above and beyond to serve our customers, support their teammates and strengthen community healthcare. This year, we’re proud to celebrate three outstanding employees who have reached an incredible milestone of 20 years of service. Read moreHonoring the Veterans Who Power Patient Care
Cassling’s story is built on a legacy of service that began with the company’s late founder. Bob Cassling was a U.S. Air Force veteran and navigator during the Korean War, and when he founded Cassling Diagnostic Imaging in 1984, his philosophy was simple: superior customer service always comes first. More than four decades... Read moreClearwater Valley Health’s Mobile Solution to Rural Mammography Barriers
Idaho ranks among the bottom of states with the lowest percentage of breast cancer screenings. It’s a statistic Clearwater Valley Health, a critical access hospital located in Orofino, Idaho, is determined to change. Read on to find out how this finalist for the Cassling Imaging for Impact Award is changing lives across a... Read moreby Tana Phelps in Cassling, Mammography,
Inside the Imaging Equipment Upgrade: What it Really Takes to Replace a CT or an MRI
Replacing high-performance imaging equipment isn’t casually done over a cup of coffee. It’s a multi-year process filled with technical planning, interdisciplinary cooperation, tough financial decisions and even internal politicking. In this blog, I’ll let you in on everything you need to plan ahead, including understanding... Read moreby Drew Vermeer in CT, MRI, Best Practices
Why Relationships Matter in Healthcare: Citizens Health’s Approach in Rural Kansas
In Colby, Kansas, a town of about 5,500, Citizens Health is more than just a hospital. It’s a healthcare anchor for northwest Kansas, providing comprehensive care for patients across nine counties and even into neighboring Nebraska and Colorado. The organization includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, a family practice... Read moreby Veronica Sapp in Cassling,