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Valley Regional Health Services
Valley Regional Health Services features a state-of-the art PET/CT scanner called Discovery IQ. The scanner has the Q.Clear feature, which allows for more accurate tumor measurement. VRHS can scan patients in half the time and with a lower dose of radiation.
“We’re able to see smaller tumors,” said coordinator Karen Karczewski. “That means sooner diagnosis and sooner treatment, which hopefully will lead to a better outcome for the patient.”
The scanner has the ability to scan patients from head to toe without having to move them. PET is a test that uses a radioactive sugar molecule to produce pictures of the function and metabolism of the body’s cells. CT scans generate a detailed view of the anatomy or structure of the body’s organs and tissues. The laboratory uses a chemistry analyzer, an Abbott Architect, to provide a broader test menu with a quicker turnaround time.
The laboratory provides routine and stat blood counts, chemistry tests and tumor marker assays.
Valley Regional Health Services is a joint venture St. Margaret’s Hospital – Spring Valley and St. Margaret’s Health – Peru, comprised of experienced laboratory and diagnostic imaging technologists. Together, they provide state-ofthe-art care for patients with cancer and other blood disorders. VRHS is located at Valley Regional Cancer Center, Peru, and provides diagnostic imaging and laboratory services to patients. VRHS offers PET/ CT imaging scans Monday through Thursday, and laboratory services Monday through Friday. Every patient at VRHS is treated with extraordinary compassion and care. The staff at Valley Regional Health Services includes (from left) Morgan Sadnick, Patient Services Associate; Rachyl Newell, Patient Services Associate; Amber Siegmann, Patient Services Associate; Michell Heider, PET/CT Technologist, CMNT, RT; Kim Vogel, RT (R) (CT); Tabitha Greve, Patient Services Associate; Karen Karczewski, Clinical Coordinator, MT (ASCP); Kim Hanck, Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP). Not pictured is Sondra Smith, Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCP); Yvonne Moore, RN.
Comprehensive Treatment Compassionate Care
Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Services
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
