The archived OAMRS Virtual Winter Chapter Event: "Alternative Views in Imaging and Radiation Therapy" was the first Chapter event of 2024 and is all about MRTs and DMSs who are making a difference in your community. An outstanding lineup of speakers will open up about their experiences and inspire us to be the best we can be for our profession.

Speaker Information

Paula Merini/Amanda Johnston, MRT (DMS/MRT (R), RTR, BAppSc (Medical Imaging) at London Health Sciences Center, the innovative staffing practices employed by London Health Sciences in Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine utilizing Radiological Technologists to support the teams as they navigate the growing demand for their respective services during the healthcare human resource (HHR) crises felt throughout the healthcare system.

Kelly Linden, MRT(T), MSc in Supportive & Palliative Care at Ottawa Hospital, gives a brief review of historical and cultural context of cancer care in Nunavut, discusses the implementation of a cancer care clinic in Iqaluit, reviews the lessons learned and future work to deliver equitable access to cancer therapy in the north and explores the role and impact by an advanced practice MRT(T) in remote locations.

Lois Brown, ACR, MSc, P.Phys member of the Canadian Association of Physicists speaks on Veterinary Imaging Coming of Age.

Patrick Tam, MRT (R) at UpCare Partners and Associates talks about Swoop, a portable brain MRI with a magnet strength of 64mT. It is the first truly portable MRI with a self-shielding Faraday cage in Canada. With 7 systems across Canada, it will be coming to a medical center near you.

2024 OAMRS Virtual Winter Chapter Event

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