CGH Medical Center in Sterling unveiled a new $44,586 portable echocardiogram machine Jan. 31. The machine was donated by CGH Health Foundation through a bequest from the late Maxine Hall of Sterling. Foundation trustees and employees pictured are (front row, from left) Kris Ratliff, echocardiogram technician; Alice Vetter, registered nurse, cardiology, and critical care director; and Crystal Tropp, echocardiogram technician; and (back row) Kristie Geil, chief nursing officer and trustee; Dr. Steven Mackay, cardiologist; Dr. Paul Steinke, CEO; and Amy Springman, board vice chairwoman. The machine can be used for both pulmonary and vascular images and was purchased to enable cardiologists to conduct immediate evaluations on patients if required. Photo submitted by Nicole Bollman.
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CGH Medical Center in Sterling unveiled a new $44,586 portable echocardiogram machine Jan. 31. The machine was donated by CGH Health Foundation through a bequest from the late Maxine Hall of Sterling. Foundation trustees and employees pictured are (front row, from left) Kris Ratliff, echocardiogram technician; Alice Vetter, registered nurse, cardiology, and critical care director; and Crystal Tropp, echocardiogram technician; and (back row) Kristie Geil, chief nursing officer and trustee; Dr. Steven Mackay, cardiologist; Dr. Paul Steinke, CEO; and Amy Springman, board vice chairwoman. The machine can be used for both pulmonary and vascular images and was purchased to enable cardiologists to conduct immediate evaluations on patients if required. Photo submitted by Nicole Bollman.