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An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) diagnostic clinic is an unlikely place to expect a warm, fuzzy, friendly staff. Having an MRI is serious business, often related to traumatic or orthopedic injuries, brain diseases or dental TMJ problems.
Receiving an MRI prescription is worrisome enough. It may confirm a serious condition that might also signal heavy costs for needed care. Whether wealthy or working class, everybody thinks twice about medical expenditures today.
Neurologist Dr. Gary M. Weiss founded Weiss Medical Associates Open MRI to ease patients' worries in every way. Since opening its Vail Valley doors in 2008, Weiss MRI's mission has remained constant: providing the best MRI care available at the lowest possible price.
Dr. Weiss' pedigreed training included Northwestern University's honors medical program and continued specialization at Mayo Clinic, with neurology and electrodiagnostic medicine board certification. These revered institutions cemented Weiss' holistic patient care philosophy.
For 25 plus years, Dr. Weiss has practiced patient-centered, first-rate medicine, recognized as one of "America's Top Physicians" by the Consumers' Research Council since 2006. In Mayo's own words, "The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered."
"We chose Hitachi's Airis II Open MRI based on the patient," comments practice director Bonnie McDonald. "In addition to superior quality imaging, this open design increases patient comfort and composure. Shorter scan times with less patient movement mean better high-resolution images."
Michelle Wolffe, Vail Valley's first registered MRI technologist, specialized at the University of Texas, Galveston. She's delighted to help deliver additional diagnostic options to Vail Valley at Weiss' new open MRI department. "I get immense satisfaction from helping patients receive their needed images, when they struggled or couldn't successfully complete them elsewhere.
"Since patients aren't confined in a tube, our MRI accommodates large patients, allows parents to hold children's hands during imaging and permits easier adjustment of injured patients. Claustrophobic patients appreciate that our MRI's accessible from four sides. Repeat MRI patients are amazed at how quiet the Airis II is, remembering previous MRIs rivaling a jackhammer."
Without distracting bony artifacts, MRI often delivers images superior to X-rays, and sometimes allows patients to avoid invasive biopsies and exploratory surgeries, removing that associated risk. Multiple Sclerosis, head injury and Alzheimer's patients need periodic MRIs to monitor their condition. Yet, many forego this critical procedure due to cost.
Patients benefit many ways from Weiss' standalone facility. First, a much less clinical environment reduces patient stress and anxiety. You'll find plenty of smiles and friendly staff ... no glaring fluorescent lights or white coats here.
Second, it's adjacent to the Gypsum/Eagle airport, convenient for those flying in, and a central location for Grand Junction to Frisco patients.
Third, Weiss accommodates work schedules with early morning and evening appointments every day. With an injury, Weiss can often schedule patients on the same day. Respecting their time-critical nature, Dr. Weiss personally reviews all neurological MRIs and Boulder Radiology reviews extremity images.
Most important, Weiss MRIs cost considerably less for an equal or better diagnostic image and patient experience, compared to expensive hospital settings. Often, patients' out-of-pocket expense is reduced by up to 60-70%, with 3rd party financing and payment plan provisions available. Weiss' goal is to arrange an MRI for every patient who needs one.
Fortunately, Colorado residents can now depend on expert MRI diagnostic care with a friendly human touch. Quality, comfortable and stress-less MRI is not just a service provided by Weiss Medical Associates, it's a mission. When MRI is needed, Weiss Open MRI is a win-win for patients and their checkbooks.
For more information, please contact:
Bonnie McDonald
bonniem@weissmri.com
Weiss Medical Associates
485 Lindbergh Drive, Gypsum, CO 81637
Conveniently located adjacent to Gypsum/Eagle Airport
http://www.WeissMRI.com
970-477-0700 phone
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Weiss Medical Associates
CONTACT: Bonnie McDonald of Weiss Medical Associates, +1-970-477-0700,bonniem@weissmri.com
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According to court documents, Holloman has worked full-time for the State Department since November 1980, as a file assistant within the Bureau of Consular Affairs
A State Department employee was sentenced today to 12 months of probation for illegally accessing 70 confidential passport application files, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division. Susan Holloman, 58, of Washington, D.C., was also ordered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Alan Kay in the District of Columbia to perform 75 hours of community service. On Nov. 9, 2009, Holloman pleaded guilty to a one-count criminal information charging her with unauthorized computer access.
According to court documents, Holloman has worked full-time for the State Department since November 1980, as a file assistant within the Bureau of Consular Affairs. In pleading guilty, Holloman admitted that she had access to official State Department computer databases in the regular course of her employment, including the Passport Information Electronic Records System (PIERS), which contains all imaged passport applications dating back to 1994. The imaged passport applications on PIERS contain, among other things, a photograph of the passport applicant as well as certain personal information including the applicant's full name, date and place of birth, current address, telephone numbers, parent information, spouse's name and emergency contact information. These confidential files are protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, and access by State Department employees is strictly limited to official government duties.
In pleading guilty, Holloman admitted that between Feb. 13 and Dec. 5, 2007, she logged onto the PIERS database and repeatedly searched for and viewed the passport applications of 70 celebrities and their families, actors, professional athletes, musicians and other individuals identified in the press. Holloman admitted that she had no official government reason to access and view these passport applications, but that her sole purpose in accessing and viewing these passport applications was idle curiosity.
To date, nine current or former State Department employees or contractors, including Holloman, have pleaded guilty in this continuing investigation. On Sept. 22, 2008, Lawrence C. Yontz, a former Foreign Service Officer and intelligence analyst, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing nearly 200 confidential passport files. Yontz was sentenced on Dec. 19, 2008, to 12 months of probation and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. On Jan. 14, 2009, Dwayne F. Cross, a former administrative assistant and contract specialist, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 150 confidential passport files. Cross was sentenced on March 23, 2009, to 12 months of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. On Jan. 27, 2009, Gerald R. Lueders, a former Foreign Service Officer, watch officer and recruitment coordinator, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 50 confidential passport files. Lueders was sentenced on July 8, 2009, to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
In addition, on July 10, 2009, William A. Celey, a file assistant, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 75 confidential passport files. Celey was sentenced on Oct. 23, 2009, to 12 months of probation and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. On Aug. 26, 2009, Karal Busch, a former citizens services specialist, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 65 confidential passport files. Busch was sentenced on Dec. 15, 2009, to 24 months of probation and ordered to perform 25 hours of community service. On Aug. 17, 2009, Kevin M. Young, a contact representative, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 125 confidential passport files. Young was sentenced on Dec. 9, 2009, to 12 months of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service. On Oct. 28, 2009, Yvette M. Burrison, a passport specialist, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing nearly 100 confidential passport files. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled for Burrison. On Dec. 11, 2009, Debra Sue Brown, a file assistant, pleaded guilty to unlawfully accessing more than 60 confidential passport files. Brown is scheduled to be sentenced on Mar. 23, 2010.
These cases are being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Armando O. Bonilla of the Criminal Division's Public Integrity Section. The cases are being investigated by the State Department Office of Inspector General.
U.S. Department of Justice
CONTACT: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs,+1-202-514-2007, TDD, +1-202-514-1888
Web site: http://www.justice.gov/
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