The UW Health Eastpark Medical Center began welcoming patients on October 28, 2024, for diagnostic radiology services, interventional radiology procedures, and nuclear medicine imaging conducted by UW Department of Radiology faculty and staff. On Monday, cancer care was fully ramped up and includes breast imaging services, radiation oncology and theranostics.
Most of radiology services are located on the first level with the radiology waiting room located in the north wing. In addition to state-of-the-art scanners, Eastpark features a new approach for the MRI scanner and patient prep rooms.
“The design for patient flow in and out of the MRI scanners has already proven to save time with only three minutes between the last sequence of one patient and the first sequence of the next patient,” Senior Vice Chair of Clinical Operations Michael Tuite, MD explained. “In addition, the patient experience has improved as they are rolled into the scanner room instead of having to approach the sometimes intimidating machine.”
The only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin, the newest location for the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center includes the Breast Center and Clinic on the fourth level. Patients will also access novel treatments such as theranostics at Eastpark.
Refer to UW Health’s recent article for more information about the specialty care provided at Eastpark.