2019
September 1, 2019
First And Only to offer functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Neuro-expertise expanded with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to guide surgical planning and radiation therapy, assess effects of stroke, trauma, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s and to better diagnose behavioral issues like depression, addiction, and schizophrenia.
August 22, 2019
The First To Offer 3D Printing
Alaska Radiology Associates, through Imaging Associates, proudly becomes the first diagnostic imaging center to offer 3D printing, visual models of a patient’s heart, brain, and other vital organs that can be used for patient education and to aid surgeons in planning complex surgical operations.
2018
January 7, 2018
First And Only In Alaska To Offer MR Elastography
The first and only in Alaska to offer MR Elastography (MRE), giving AK physicians a powerful new comprehensive tool for liver assessment, lessening the need for invasive liver biopsy and concern of sampling variability.
2017
June 15, 2017
MRE
Magnetic Resonance Elastography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that measures the stiffness of soft tissues by generating shear waves in tissue, imaging their propagation using MRI, and processing the images to generate a stiffness map.
February 1, 2017
Dr. Gerald York Serving As Board Member
ARA Neuroradiologist Dr. Gerald York began serving as board member for Alaska Brain Injury Network (ABIN)
2016
November 1, 2016
Support To VA And DoD
ARA began providing neuroradiology support to VA and DoD beneficiaries through the Multicenter Chronic Effects of Neurotrauma Consortium (CENC).
October 2, 2016
MRI / Ultrasound Fusion
ARA collaborated with local Urologists to provide the detailed digital tools they need to provide state of the art MRI / Ultrasound Fusion Prostate Biopsies.
August 22, 2016
Traumatic Brain Injury
ARA’s Neuroradiologists organized multiple presentations in the community to educate providers and the public about the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and in the proper use of diagnostic imaging to better assess these patients.
April 19, 2016
ARA Support
ARA offered continued support to local active duty and veteran populations suffering from prior TBI through educational programs (talks at JBER) and imaging consults.
2015
November 2, 2015
Diffusion Tensor Imaging
ARA Implemented a new scanning protocol using diffusion tensor imaging to allow better depiction of white matter changes in demyelinating diseases and central neurological injury.
October 2, 2015
Quantitative Volumetric Neuroimaging
ARA Introduced quantitative volumetric neuroimaging to assess patients with history of concussion/traumatic brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and other neurological diseases.
September 2, 2015
High resolution rectal MRI
In partnership with Imaging Associates and Providence Imaging Center, ARA introduced high resolution rectal MRI for rectal cancer staging in Alaska.
July 2, 2015
24/7 in-hospital Radiologists
ARA became the first and only modern radiology practice in Alaska to provide 24/7 in-hospital Radiologist coverage, at its primary inpatient hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center.
June 2, 2015
First high-field Open MRI
In partnership with Imaging Associates, ARA introduced the first high-field Open MRI to Alaska through its Providence partnership with Imaging Associates at its new flagship facility at the corner of Providence Dr and Piper St.
March 2, 2015
3T MRI to the MatSu Valley
In partnership with Imaging Associates, ARA introduced the first 3T MRI to the MatSu Valley.
2014
September 2, 2014
Breast Tomosynthesis guided biopsies
ARA’s skilled women’s imagers were the first radiologists in Alaska performing Breast Tomosynthesis guided biopsies (at PIC).
March 2, 2014
State of the art 3D mammograms
ARA’s skilled women’s imagers were the first in the state to support Breast Tomosynthesis. ARA provides interpretations for these state of the art 3D mammograms at Alaska Neighborhood Health, Providence Imaging Center and Imaging Associates.
2013
October 5, 2013
ARA recruited Dr. Allen Rubin
ARA recruited Dr. Allen Rubin, a double-boarded Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon. Dr. Rubin provides high level vascular surgical care to SouthCentral Alaskans and regularly staffs the Providence Alaska Medical Center sponsored wound clinic.
September 2, 2013
Metal Suppression MRI
Introduced Alaska’s first dedicated Metal Suppression MRI service for imaging orthopedic implants.
August 2, 2013
Multi-parametric Prostate MRI
Introduced Alaska’s first non-invasive multi-parametric Prostate MRI program.
