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Nebraska 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,
GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa: Advancing Women’s Health with Compassion and Innovation
Based in central Iowa, GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa is the only woman-owned and operated breast imaging facility in the state. When designing their practice, Dr. Rachel Preisser, MD and Dr. Andrea Lamphiear, MD, reflected on their own personal experiences to create a safe and serene space for women in underserved... Read moreUncovering the Mysteries of Patient Care: Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month Are Here
October and November are stacked with celebrations for the heroes behind the imaging equipment. Cassling is proud to unveil two new campaigns to observe Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month and Radiologic Technologist Week. These campaigns deliver complimentary ready-to-share assets, patient education materials and fun... Read moreLeading Through the Unknown: Change Management in the Age of AI
Discover how trust, transparency and communication can turn disruption into opportunity. It’s hard enough to adapt to new protocols and management at work, but with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the pace and complexity of change have dramatically increased. As manager of change management at Omaha Public Power... Read moreby Adam Haynes in Cassling,
Cassling Scholarships Empower Students to Make a Lasting Impact in Radiology
Each year, the Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship honors our founder’s legacy by supporting two students who are driven to improve healthcare and bring their expertise to the fields of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In the U.S., projected career growth for radiologic technologists between 2022 and 2032 is 6%,... Read moreby Veronica Sapp in Cassling,
Meet the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award Finalists
Join us August 25-26 in Omaha as we celebrate innovation and crown the winner live at Cassling’s Investing In You Educational Summit. Since 1984, Cassling’s mission has been simple: to strengthen community healthcare. We understand the importance of empowering and recognizing healthcare facilities who are fostering... Read moreby Tana Phelps in Cassling,
Strengthening Rural Healthcare: A Trusted Partnership Between Amberwell Health and Cassling
At Amberwell Health in northeast Kansas, sustaining and strengthening rural healthcare is more than a mission; it’s a way of life. And for Heather Birkinsha, RT (R) (CT), that commitment runs deep. Born and raised just a few miles from Atchison, Kansas, Heather has spent more than a decade at Amberwell Health, advancing... Read moreby Veronica Sapp in MRI,
Mastering the Most Routine Non-Routine Imaging Exams
A universal truth in radiology is that even the most experienced technologists have to pause and reset when a non-routine exam shows up on the image requisition form. Exams outside of our daily muscle memory can trigger uncertainty, and that’s okay. As a radiologic technologist with over two decades of clinical and... Read moreHow a "One-Stop Shop" Approach is Improving the Patient Experience at Nebraska Spine + Pain Center
Nebraska Spine + Pain Center is an advanced care facility that provides seamless diagnosis, treatment and recovery all under one roof. At Cassling, we’re driven by our vision to improve healthcare access and outcomes, and that starts with being a trusted advisor to the providers we serve. But it’s when we see that vision... Read moreby Veronica Sapp in MRI, Best Practices
CT Radiation Levels in 2025: Updated Rules Providers Need to Know
With a 2027 compliance deadline, healthcare leaders must take a proactive stance on dose monitoring, patient safety and workforce education. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented a new rule: hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from computed... Read moreby Brian Bradfield in CT,