For the first time, Cincinnati Children’s has been named the #1 U.S. children’s hospital by U.S. News and World Report and ranked in the top 10 among the 10 specialties that are reviewed. Radiology services are a part of the ranking of each of those 10 areas, and what we do directly impacts the success of the institution.
More important than the number is the fact that Cincinnati Children’s has worked hard to improve the outcomes of its patients, which is the real bottom line regarding the work we do. We achieved 91% of the possible score on outcomes, more than any other children’s hospital (and our outcomes performance for the current year is looking even better).
This year, we will perform about 245,000 imaging exams and procedures (a record year as well). The technical skill in exam performance and interpretation and the level of care that our patients’ experience is second to none. We touch and improve the lives of so many and provide the information that our clinicians need to do their remarkable work. There were celebratory events and a new #1 t-shirt honoring our achievements. I know our radiology department is proud of what we do, of who we are, and of what we are collectively when we work together for the care of the children entrusted to us.
There were celebratory events and a new #1 t-shirt honoring our achievements. I know our radiology department is proud of what we do, of who we are, and of what we are collectively when we work together for the care of the children entrusted to us.
Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay
Dr. Brian Coley has served as radiologist-in-chief at Cincinnati Children’s since 2011. He holds leadership roles in many societies, including the Society for Pediatric Radiology, the American College of Radiology and the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine. Additionally Dr. Coley serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Radiology and the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, and is currently the editor in chief of Caffey’s Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging.
Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.
Meredith Towbin is a freelance copy editor and writer. She has copyedited the Department of Radiology’s blog since it launched. She also works as a copy editor for the home improvement website BobVila.com. Her writing has been featured on HuffPost as well as other writing sites.
