11/02/2025
Happy Rad Tech Week 2025! 🎉 Celebrating innovation, dedication, and the legacy of medical imaging.
We're incredibly proud of our outstanding team of medical imaging technologists at Silver Cross Hospital for their tireless commitment to excellence in patient care. Your adaptability and expertise continue to shine as healthcare evolves—and your role remains essential in delivering accurate, timely, and compassionate diagnostics.
This week, we also honor the remarkable history of radiologic technology:
✋1895: German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays, capturing the first image of his wife's hand and revolutionizing medicine.
☢️1896–1901: Pioneers like Marie and Pierre Curie explored radioactivity, leading to early therapeutic uses of radium for conditions like lupus and cancer.
🧲1946: The discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance laid the groundwork for MRI technology.
🩻1970s: The invention of the CT scanner marked a golden era in radiology, offering unprecedented views inside the human body.
⚕️Today: Radiologic technologists use advanced tools like digital X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine to support diagnosis and treatment across every corner of healthcare. And at Silver Cross, we've got the !
From Roentgen’s lab to today’s cutting-edge imaging suites, this field has come a long way—and our technologists continue to lead the charge. Thank you for your skill, compassion, and commitment to excellence.
