Hyannis, Mass. – Cape Cod Healthcare and Shields Health ushered in a new era of local healthcare with the delivery of the GE SIGNA Voyager, a cutting-edge, AI-enabled MRI system, to Cape Cod Hospital on Wednesday, May 28. Weighing approximately 11,000 pounds, the machine was delivered by crane. The GE SIGNA Voyager, poised to … Continued
BOSTON, MA – It sure was a spooky day to get an MRI scan. But for patients who visited Shields Health in Dedham on Halloween, the trip was less frightening than normal. That’s because Shields and partner Tufts Medicine had just installed a new GE Healthcare machine equipped with artificial intelligence, and used it with a patient for the first time … Continued
In this episode, Prashanth Bala, Chief of Ambulatory Surgical Services & Vice President of ASC Operations at Shields Health, shares his journey and discusses Shields Health’s role in transforming healthcare delivery. He also explores current trends in surgery centers, including outpatient procedures and partnerships with hospitals. Listen here on Apple Podcasts
Few patients enjoy getting an MRI. Often, there’s a long wait to schedule the scan, and then the time required in the machine — which can be close to an hour — can be scary, loud and claustrophobic.Shields Health, a large Quincy-based provider of medical imaging at over 50 locations across New England, says it … Continued
Regional Organization Earns National Recognition as an Employer of Choice Quincy, Massachusetts, August 7, 2024 – Shields Health is proud to announce that it has been named a 2024 Top Workplaces Industry winner, securing a spot among the top healthcare organizations across the nation. This prestigious recognition, determined by Energage, highlights our commitment to creating a people-first … Continued
First Health System in State to Have the Advanced MRI Capabilities WESTFORD, MA, August 7, 2024 — Shields Health and Emerson Health, partners in a joint venture for MRI and PET/CT services, installed the cutting-edge GE 3T SIGNA™ Hero (HERO) at Emerson Health’s outpatient center in Westford. This advanced MRI is the first of its … Continued