Radiology Associates thanks everyone for the

terrific turnout and for joining us for this fun-

filled day!

C I N CO D E M AyO . . . U N A NOCH E E S P E C I A L . . .

Approximately 250 community members, physicians, medical office professionals and local media gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Radiology Associates. The event was held at the state-of-the-art Southside Imaging Center where guests toured the facility, explored the specialized imaging services for women, and met the Radiology Associates team.

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Guests enjoyed a bevy of bebidas y aperitivos.

It was a RED HOT party for Radiology Associates staff and physicians celebrating with margaritas, chili pepper necklaces and laughter.

The margaritas and party refreshments kept flowing thanks to the expert bartenders from Cocktails Party Bartending.

A professional face and body paint artist created beautiful art on the crowd.

Exuberant sounds and entertainment were provided by the popular local ensemble, “Latin Talk.”

For decades, radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy has been an effective tool for the treatment for hyperthyroidism, most commonly seen as Graves’ disease.

Radioactive iodine doses have increased over the years to achieve permanent relief of symptoms and to reduce the chances of hyperthyroidism recurrence.

When radioactive iodine-131 is indicated (over antithyroid agents) as first-line therapy, it’s important to remember that I-131 therapy is now available on an outpatient basis through Radiology Associates Southside Imaging Center. Ordering physicians can be assured that the entire process is handled professionally and with the utmost concern for the patient.

Patients referred to Radiology Associates for I-131 therapy receive a thorough explanation of the procedure from a member of our Nuclear Medicine Team. A detailed thyroid therapy instruction and consent form clearly describing preparations, safety precautions and post-treatment activities is reviewed with the patient. Following this conversation, the patient swallows the iodine dose, which is absorbed into the bloodstream and localizes to the thyroid gland. The entire process is supervised by one of our subspecialty-trained, board certified radiologists.

Doses of 5 to 30 millicuries (mCi) of I-131 are typically administered to slow or stop overactive thyroid tissue. Patients are able to return home and resume normal activities a few days after I-131 treatment, although it’s not uncommon for patients to experience some post-treatment neck pain. This can be treated by your physician with over the counter medications.

The I-131 treatment will gradually slow or stop thyroid function over the next several months as the desired therapeutic effect is achieved. A physician will continue to monitor thyroid function to determine the appropriate time to start thyroid replacement hormone.

It is important to reiterate I-131 therapy is not appropriate for women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding. For further information, or to schedule an appointment at Radiology Associates, please contact us at 887-7000.

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“It’s a labor of love,” said Carmen Arias, marketing director for the radiology group, who had paint smeared from her ankles to her face. (Reported in the Caller-Times, June 7, 2009)

Radiology Associates’ Community Volunteer Group has provided countless volunteer hours to the Coastal Bend community, participating in such events as Operation Paintbrush, Graffiti Wipeout and Beach Clean-up. No project is too big or too small, as the group enjoys taking an active role in their community and is always willing to give back for the good of the city.

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As part of the city-wide Operation Paintbrush, Radiology

Associates’ “Skeleton Crew” gathered on June 6 to paint the

home of Ms. Ora Hill, a longtime Corpus Christi resident.

Also pictured is Dr. Belinda Gonzales, a local practitioner

who graciously volunteered to help!

The paint crew of about 15 Radiology Associates volunteers pooled resources to buy blue paint for Ms. Hill’s trim work after learning it was her favorite color.

It was the group’s third consecutive year volunteering for Operation Paintbrush, which aims to spruce up homes in low-income neighborhoods.

Ms. Hill said she was touched by the selfless effort of

the volunteers and commented it was the “best birthday

present” she had ever received (she turned 85 on June 15).

Joining the Radiology Associates team in 2003, Michael Kroeger serves as the Technical Director of P.E.T./Nuclear Medicine. Michael received an undergraduate degree in Health Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He then went on to earn the designations of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(N)), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), and Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist. More recently, Michael earned the designations of Certified P.E.T. Technologist (P.E.T.), and Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NCT). In doing so, Michael became one of only 36 technologists in the country to concurrently hold CNMT, PET, and NCT designations. In addition to his duties at Radiology Associates, Michael is the National Council Representative for the Southwestern Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine to the National Society of Nuclear Medicine, and, previously served as Secretary, SNMTS Representative to Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories Board of Directors, and ICANL application reviewer and site visitor.

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V I S I T O U R N E W W E B S I T E !

Radiology Associates provides a full range of outpatient imaging services including:

• Comprehensivediagnosticnuclearmedicine/P.E.T.• Completecertifiedmammographyfacilities• Sameday/nextdayavailabilityformostscheduledexams• Fast,efficientreporting—directfaxofresultstoreferrers,delivery

upon request or call reports upon request• Extensivepatients’filmlibraryon-line,plusfilmpickupwithinthe

Coastal Bend area for comparisons• Computerized data systems for online scheduling, film tracking,

officereports,mammogramfollow-up(tracking),electronicbilling,andextensivepatientexamhistories

We feature imaging modalities and interventional services including:

• WideboreMRIandhighfieldMRI• MRangiography• Multi-sliceCT• Certifieddigitalmammography• Complete breast biopsy with ultrasound or stereotactic

needle guidance• HighresolutionOBandgeneralultrasound• Colordopplerultrasound—carotidsandextremities• Nuclearmedicine—bonescan,thyroid,gallbladder,liver,renal• Shoulderandhiparthrography,CTmyelography• Fluoroscopy,IVP,hysterosalpingograms,cystography• Newendovenouslaserveintreatment

Radiology Associates is proud to present our new website! In addition to pertinent patient information and online bill payment, the site features in an all-new Physician Web Portal, giving physicians the ability to access patient reports and studies. If you would like access to the portal, please visit www.xraydocs.com/physicians and fill out the ‘Access Request Form,’ or call our IT Help Desk at 561-3024. We look forward to seeing you there!

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To see our exciting new additions and to find out why Radiology Associates has earned the trust of more physicians and their patients along the Coastal Bend, please contact us.

A Partner of Radiology Associates for six years, Dr. Everett Gayle is Medical Director of P.E.T./Nuclear Medicine, is part of the Breast Imaging Team, and contributes in Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Gayle received his undergraduate degrees from Kilgore Junior College and Rice University, and his postgraduate medical degree from the University of Texas HSC at San Antonio, Texas. He completed medical residencies in Pathology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiology at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, William Beaumont Medical Center in El Paso, and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Dr. Gayle is currently on staff at HCA Corpus Christi Medical Center which includes, Bay Area Medical Center, Doctors Regional Medical Center, and The Heart Hospital. He holds medical licenses in Texas, Missouri, and Hawaii.

Prior to coming to Radiology Associates, Dr. Gayle worked with Palmaris Imaging in Chesterfield, Missouri, and provided expertise at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, for locum tenens work and other hospitals by telerad. He also practiced at several military medical facilities including General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital in Missouri, Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Darnall Army Community Hospital at Ft. Hood, Texas.

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