Archive for July 2024
SCP shows continued support for ILoveBoobies
The ILoveBoobies breast cancer charity’s bra donation campaign is back and SCP Radiology will once again provide its full support to the project. In aid of women with limited resources, patients are invited to bring along any new or gently worn normal, sports, or mastectomy bras when they come for their mammograms at SCP. According…
Read MoreTricky terms explained: Radiation safety
Radiation safety is a key topic for anyone in the medical imaging industry and patients might hear the term when they visit a radiology practice. For patients who don’t fully understand why there is so much emphasis on it, we demystify the term with this short explanation. What is radiation safety? X-ray and its different…
Read MoreBranch teams reach out to local communities
Mandela Day is a tradition that SCP Radiology prioritises every year. 2024 was no different and it was once again wonderful to witness the spirit of compassion and enthusiasm our staff displayed for organisations in their local communities. Branch teams get to choose, plan and execute their own projects. The teams and organisations they chose…
Read MoreTricky terms explained: Sonographer and ultrasound
When you visit SCP Radiology, your imaging will be done by either a radiographer or a sonographer. The term “radiographer” is fairly well known but what exactly does a sonographer do? These are more tricky terms of radiology, explained. A sonographer is specifically trained in the use of ultrasound, an imaging modality that uses high-frequency…
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