Edward-Elmhurst Health Chooses RadPRO® OMNERA® Digital Radiographic System For New Facility

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Imaging, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce that Edward-Elmhurst Health has selected the RadPRO1 OMNERA 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System for its radiology needs at its newest outpatient site in Hinsdale, Illinois. This manual-positioning system helps provide high throughput needed in healthcare imaging departments through a high-quality, lightweight design that helps reduce the demands placed on radiographic technologists.

As one of the larger integrated health systems in Illinois, Edward-Elmhurst requires a robust and reliable imaging solution for all of its locations. Having used Canon CXDI Digital Radiography Systems for the last five years, Edward-Elmhurst chose the RadPRO OMNERA 400T System to meet these needs and provide the high-quality imaging they expect as they expand to the new location.

"With the introduction of our new facility, it was important that we chose a trustworthy system that would provide us with the capabilities required to meet the needs of our patient population," said William Wallin, RTR, radiology manager, Elmhurst Hospital. "Our newest outpatient facility was over an $18 million investment for us—and throughout the facility, we chose only the highest quality products to serve our community—and the RadPRO OMNERA System fit the bill."

RadPRO OMNERA 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic SystemEquipped with Canon digital radiography technology, the RadPRO OMNERA 400T Manual-Positioning Digital Radiographic System is designed to support an efficient and customizable workflow.  Using the Canon Wireless Detector, this system delivers fast, high-quality imaging, helping to reduce wait times for staff and patients. The RadPRO OMNERA 400T System provides a high degree of flexibility to accommodate the needs of patients and healthcare providers alike.

For more information about radiography solutions from Canon and Virtual Imaging, visit usa.canon.com/dr.

About Virtual Imaging, Inc.Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon Company, combines unmatched experience, extensive resources and broad business functions.  Virtual Imaging collaborates with large complex hospitals, imaging centers, private physician offices and government organizations to support them in becoming efficient, high-performance healthcare providers and professionals with the latest in digital radiography technology. We assist in the forward advancement of our clients, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations, with our commitment to providing products and services for diagnostic equipment, imaging solutions, and digital flat panel technology. In addition to healthcare organizations, Virtual Imaging also provides solutions to the U.S. veterinary sector and to the security industry – a field deployable radiography system for military use and a full-body security screening system to help address the security needs of jails, prisons and other high security environments.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. 

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1. All RadPRO products are sold by Virtual Imaging, Inc., a Canon U.S.A. company, and its authorized dealers.

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