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Honoring 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 moreHow to Tell When Imaging Equipment Has Reached End-of-Life (and How to Extend Its Value)
Like humans, medical imaging equipment shows signs of aging. But instead of creaky joints, wrinkles, or gray hair, the machinery gives other hints that it is wearing out and that it might be time for you to make a change. Here are five signs that your imaging equipment is approaching its last lap, plus tips on what you can... Read moreHow A New Cardiovascular Suite is Strengthening the Heart of Community Healthcare in Iowa
Time is muscle. This common phrase is well-known to healthcare providers in the ED who have been called upon to treat a heart attack. The longer you take to stabilize the heart, the higher the risk of long-term damage to the patient’s heart. "Time is muscle” was the impetus for the new $6 million cardiovascular suite at... Read moreJay Tolsma Sets the Bar for 20 Years
From Field Service Engineer (FSE) to Account Executive (AE), Jay Tolsma’s role has evolved over his 20-year career with Cassling, but what hasn’t changed is Jay’s dedication to the job and his colleagues. His success has been anything but static, as pointed out by Cassling leaders and his peers: Read moreToby Vincent Reaches 20 Years of Service Excellence
As Director of Project Management at Cassling, Toby Vincent has seen more projects through to completion than maybe anyone. And it’s his perseverance and willingness to get every detail ironed out early on that has enabled him to achieve remarkable growth with Cassling over the past two decades. As Toby celebrates 20 years... Read moreAdvanced Imaging Shows Promise for Addressing Radiology Staff Shortages
Hospital staffing shortages are a real problem. In fact, last March the American Hospital Association submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee that deemed them a "national emergency." The impact of these shortages has affected the gamut of healthcare worker roles -- from... Read moreCHECKLIST: Everything You Need for a Successful Imaging System Installation
When you invest in medical imaging equipment from Cassling and Siemens Healthineers, we work closely with you to ensure your purchase helps you make a positive impact on patient outcomes in your community. Part of that commitment involves making sure your systems are delivered on time and within scope of your construction... Read more6 Ways to Simplify: Lean on Cassling as Your Strategic Healthcare Partner
If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that there is not enough time in the day or enough medical professionals to keep up with the growing needs in healthcare today. Look at any hospital career page or the job board of a medical staffing agency and it is easy to see that our communities are in dire need of extra... Read moreBig Decisions: 13 Things to Consider When Choosing a Service Vendor
Whether you’re a new imaging system owner or have had your equipment for some time, its maintenance deserves as much thought and consideration as the original decision of which system to buy. It’s not a matter of if you should have a service contract. Even the best equipment must have a regular preventive maintenance... Read moreby Cassling in Equipment Service,