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June 2011: New state of the art iDose Philips scanner
The new state of the art iDose Philips scanner at Goulburn Valley Imaging Group (GVIG) Shepparton, is a breakthrough in CT imaging. It offers up to 80% less dose than conventional scanners while maintaining maximum diagnostic image quality.
For more information contact GVIG on 1300 797 484.
May 2011: GVIG welcomes Dr Amit lakkaraju
Goulburn Valley Imaging Group is excited and delighted to welcome Dr Amit lakkaraju to our practice. Dr lakkaraju and his family have recently relocated from the United Kingdom to Shepparton.
Dr lakkaraju is a specialist radiologist with qualifications in sports imaging, spinal intervention and holds a musculoskeletal fellowship.
He is particularly interested in MSK ultrasound, MRI, interventional MSK and paediatric imaging.
January 2010: GVIG launches new website – www.gvig.com.au
Welcome to our new website! We hope you find it valuable, and if you have any comments or questions, please get in touch at enquiries@gvig.com.au
November 2009: Breast Care Nurses Day
Breast Care Nurses from the Goulburn Valley attended an education and information sharing day including a presentation on Breast Imaging from Dr Prue Neerhut.
October 2009: Cardiac imaging facilities upgraded
The Toshiba CT at Goulburn Valley Health is undergoing an upgrade. Following this upgrade we will be able to undertake cardiac imaging and in particular, as every heart has a unique orientation and anatomic configuration, we can quickly determine the correct location and undertake a cardiac arteries assessment.
October 2009: New computer system for BreastScreen Victoria
At GVIG, both patients and clinicians can expect the best care – and access to the best equipment. Our computer system for the reception for BreastScreen Victoria site at 104 – 106 Nixon Street, Shepparton has been revised to a digital mammography system. All of our BreastScreen Victoria reception staff have received training in the new computer system.
September 2009: GVIG introduces echocardiogram services
GVIG, in conjunction with St Vincents Hospital cardiologists, is now pleased to offer echocardiogram assessement at our Shepparton Rooms located at 104 Nixon Street. An echocardiogram is a special ultrasound examination of the heart. Ultrasound utilises sound waves to create images. It assesses the structure and function of the heart muscle and valves.
September 2009: Our staff expands their pelvic ultrasound knowledge.
At GVIG, our staff are regularly growing and expanding their knowledge and expertise. In September, Dr Prue Neerhut, our Partner and Radiologist and Eileen Brettig, our Senior Sonographer attended a meeting with local general practitioners on Pelvic Ultrasounds. A presentation was given at this meeting by experts in the field, Dr Margaret Stegeman and Dr Liliana Ilic-Jeftic.
July 2009: We sponsor an X-Ray cow sculpture!
Goulburn Valley Imaging Group has sponsored an X-Ray cow sculpture as part of the Greater Shepparton City Council - Moooving Art project. The cow is situated in Monash Park, Shepparton and is on view for the general public.
