Kodak's Health Group complete their successful digital solutions road show in Jeddah

The road show toured Bahrain, Al Khobar, Riyadh and Jeddah, hosting informative seminars led by a number of high caliber speakers from various segments of the Healthcare industry, who discussed issues and solutions for Healthcare imaging in the region. Audiences heard testimonials from Healthcare institutions that have successfully implemented Healthcare Information and Imaging Systems with highly positive results. The seminars were attended by a large number of executives and decision makers from the Healthcare market across the region.

The seminar in Riyadh also witnessed a unique initiative in the medical profession in Saudi Arabia as HRH Prince Abdul Aziz bin Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz, the honorary chairman of the Radiology Club in Riyadh, announced the launching of his highness' award in radiology research.

'We are extremely pleased with the response our digital solutions road show has experienced over the last week,' commented Laith Bazzoui, Middle East Area Manager of Kodak's Health Group.

'Our customers in the Middle East appreciate the positive impact the adoption of state-of-the-art Kodak Imaging and Information Solutions can bring to their Healthcare institutions. Initiatives such as these road show seminars help us to bring our latest innovations to the region upon their global release.'

The seminars included several presentations on the latest Digital Capture Solutions, as well as Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), the world standards for Diagnostic Monitors and the ultimate Networking Solutions. These presentations demonstrated the possible cost savings and the productivity enhancements that can be achieved by implementing Digital Healthcare Information and Imaging Systems Solutions.

As a leading player in the Digital Capture and Healthcare Information systems; renowned for their commitment to improving digital solutions in healthcare and their innovative, progressive solutions, Kodak have this year introduced several new systems to the Middle East, adding to their already strong portfolio. The digital road show will see Kodak showcase a variety of equipment from their portfolio, including:

KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR975 System, the new top-of-the-line multi-cassette CR system, which is a workflow leader marrying image quality enhancements - in the form of new noise suppression algorithms and optional 50 micron scanning - with a reliable design that allows the system to operate even during network and power failures.

KODAK POINT-OF-CARE Systems, a newly launched range of mobile CR solutions ideal for specialty applications.

KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR7500 System, offering the ultimate in flexibility, enabling medical facilities of any size to configure a digital x-ray solution that meets their individual space, application, workflow and budget requirements. It features a unique wall stand capable of three-axis movement to capture a wide range of upright, horizontal and cross-table projections. The system also features a fixed, elevating table with four-way float that provides flexible patient positioning. Auto-positioning capability moves the equipment to predefined positions with a press of a button.

KODAK DIRECTVIEW DR3000 System, a new multi-purpose digital radiography (DR) platform, is a works-in-progress solution with a motorized, floor-mounted U-arm design, which will be able to perform a variety of general radiography exams including those with cross-table positions.

KODAK CARESTREAM Solutions are complete image and information systems that enhance communication of patient data across the continuum of care. These solutions, which include
KODAK CARESTREAM Radiology Solutions and KODAK CARESTREAM Information Management Solutions, are designed to improve care delivery, patient safety and efficiency while delivering cost savings for radiology departments, healthcare organizations and communities.