National Radiologic Technology Week

  • Lawrence County Memorial Hospital wants to celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week. The LCMH Radiology Technologists are some of the best and LCMH appreciates everything they do!
  • Whether it is a mammogram, a bone density scan, or an x-ray, the team at LCMH ensures the best care possible.
  • They are able to operate with state of the art equipment and they play a crucial role when it comes to diagnosing a variety of diseases.
  • This National Radiologic Technology Week, travel back in time and relive the history of the radiologic technology profession.
  • in 1895 the x-ray was discovered by a German physicist and the first clinical use of x-rays was in 1896.
  • It was 1903 when radiation was first used to treat cancer. It wasn’t until 1920 when the American Association of Radiological Technicians was established. Today it is known as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
  • National Radiologic Technology Week, November 8-14, 2020 celebrates the important role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient care and health care safety.