ITW News
ITW Co-Founder, Dr. DeStigter Receives Global Humanitarian Award
Kristen DeStigter, MD, has received the Global Humanitarian Award from The American College of Radiology Foundation (ACRF) for her work with Imaging the World.
WFPI article features Imaging the World collaboration in pediatric radiology
Journal article features Imaging the World collaboration.
Imaging the World at UVM's Global Health Day
Radiology resident Chris Stark, MD, recently presented his poster "Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy in the Resource-Limited Setting: An Initial Experience in Rural Uganda."
Article highlights that ultrasound offers promise for preventing maternal death
Is giving birth safely largely a privilege of the rich? It could be, given the shockingly high maternal death rates that still plague the developing world.
RHD study roll out continues, beginning at Nawanyago
We are, for the first time, extending the ITW ultrasound program to include a study that looks for rheumatic heart disease in pregnant women.
Rheumatic Heart Disease project roll out
This week is a very exciting week for Imaging the World as we introduce a rheumatic heart disease study at two of our existing clinics.
Successful community outreach for Rheumatic Heart Disease project
ITW recently traveled to Kasambya Health Centre III to conduct an educational workshop on rheumatic heart disease (RHD) for the local village health team (VHT).
Dr DeStigter talks about Imaging Solutions using Rural Cellular Networks
Kristen spoke about how Imaging the World uses rural cellular networks for transmitting ultrasound images,
ITW has submitted a case to Radiopaedia on behalf of the WFPI
ITW has submitted a case to Radiopaedia on behalf of the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging.
ITW holds Ultrasound Lab Program for teens
Imaging the World has developed a program that educates teenagers in Uganda about pregnancy, the risks of teen pregnancy, the importance of family planning and how ultrasound plays a important role in prenatal care.
Beautiful ITW mothers & babies
It always touches our hearts to see both mother and baby thriving.
More Highlights from Uganda!
Everyone is continually impressed by the ability of the ITW ultrasound scanning program to draw men to the clinics during prenatal visits.
The ITW Team travels to Uganda to begin pilot project
The ITW team is in Uganda over the next two weeks to begin a pilot program for Rheumatic Heart Disease in pregnant patients.
A new book by ITW board member
Congratulations to ITW board member Jim Kaufman on his new book The Collectibles, which is getting great reviews.
Congratulations to The Journal of Global Radiology on their Inaugural Issue
The Journal of Global Radiology (JGR) has published their very first issue and it is now available online.
Imaging the World in December 2014 Issue of Small World newsletter
Thank you to World Federation of Pediatric Imaging (WFPI) for mentioning our important collaboration in its December 2014 Newsletter.
Happy Holidays from Uganda
From Uganda, we wish every one blessed times with loved ones and prosperity and peace in the coming year.
Imaging the World at RSNA 2014
Imaging the World (ITW) participated as first time exhibitor at this year's meeting of the 'Radiological Society of North America' (RSNA).
Thank You to Jim Kaufman
Imaging the World regrets to have been informed of the resignation of Jim Kaufman as the Chair of the Board.
Fee-for-service model to finance the presence of ultrasound at clinics
For the first time, a fee-for-service model to finance the presence of ultrasound at public clinic sites