Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is bringing a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner to the community in order to improve diagnostic capabilities, patient safety and comfort. This equipment will offer state-of-the-art technology close to home for people in need. The upgrade was made possible by the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation through generous donations by community members. "This new CT scanner is faster and more precise, which only enhances treatment for those we serve," said Bryan Walrath, President, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “We are very excited to bring this new imaging technology to our community."
The new CT scanner features a large, patient-friendly scanning area, with a comfortable table and a large opening to better serve patients of all ages and sizes. It allows for more motion, like breathing, which makes it ideal for children. Additionally, it uses less radiation, further improving patient safety. The image quality is also greatly improved, allowing doctors to better diagnose and treat patients as needed. The CT scanner can be used with virtually any body part or patient type. Examples include:
- Bone, muscle, tendon, ligament and soft tissue/musculoskeletal imaging
- Head and neck imaging
- Lung scans and low-dose cancer screenings
- Pediatric imaging Pelvic imaging
- Advanced heart imaging
“Having advanced heart imaging available for our patients will allow doctors to identify heart disease early when it is most treatable, “ said Dr. Lauren Stipp, cardiologist, Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart. For a CT scan, a referral from your doctor is required. Appointments can be made by calling 850-278-3800. For more information about Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast visit ascension.org/EmeraldCoastFL. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is recognized by Fortune Magazine/Merative in its 100 Top Hospitals® list in the category of Small Community Hospitals. The hospital has earned this recognition for six consecutive years. Hospitals on the list are recognized for their level of care and patient experience.
About Ascension Sacred Heart
Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast includes Ascension Sacred Heart based in Pensacola, Florida, Ascension St. Vincent’s based in Jacksonville, Florida, and Ascension Providence in Mobile, Alabama. Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast operates ten hospitals and more than 200 other sites of care, employing more than 13,000 associates. Across the region, Ascension Providence, Ascension Sacred Heart and Ascension St. Vincent’s have served North Florida and South Alabama communities for more than 165 years. In fiscal year 2022, Ascension Florida and Gulf Coast provided more than $265 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 139 hospitals in 19 states – while providing a variety of services including clinical operations, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization. Visit www.ascension.org.
